Thoughts on a Yugo M-48 ?

[fiddler]

I should add, the one thing I don't care for on this design of rifle is the fact that its not convenient to unload if shooting is not an option. IE, unloading when done for the day or getting into a vehicle.

 

[Andy]

I put it well behind the German K98K, the Brazilian, Argentine and Peruvian M98's and several other K98K variants. Many Yugo mausers shoot well, and many like the way their stocks "feel", but their fit and finish don't compare to the above. I've owned (or own) all of the above and still own the first milsurp I ever bought - a Yugo 24/47 which I like more for sentimental reasons than anything else, but I do like the appearance of the wood they use, but not the "fatness" of the stock.

This seems to be a Yugo M48 cheerleader thread so my comments are not likely welcome to some - but you asked. If it's all you own and you like it, that's all that matters, but buy a few more and compare and you'll see what I mean.

 

[redivivus]

All - thx for the input. More accuracy reports/ pictures would be wonderful!

Just as a clarification - this is not a "cheerleader" thread, it is merely meant as a collection of opinions on the quality, reliability and accuracy of the M-48BO based on experience through ownership. There are no "wrong" or "unwelcome" opinions, and my only caution would be introducing opinion as fact based on a preconceived bias without factual backup.

What has been interesting is the volume of positive reviews of this rifle and also consistent negatives as well. All helpful feedback for someone who is interested in potentially procuring one so keep them coming!

 

[milshooter]

lol I chuckled when I read that as well.
Everyone on the internet can apparently hollow out a dime with iron sights from 200 meters if you ask them.
I can keyhole a shot on paper from 100 meters with my SKS iron sights....while standing on one foot. No big deal.
I'm also actually a ruggedly handsome 6'5" lumberjack with a johnson as big as my axe handle.
The fantasy worlds of the people of the internet eh

I guess, if you think 1.5 inches is good shooting, should be tighter than that though, don't have a proper rest, just one made of 2x8.

 

[milshooter]

Now that's great shooting, with open sights I suppose...

It will not get any better with reloading.

As a matter of fact most people cannot group 1.5 inch at 100m with a scoped rifle.

About half the people that shoot at our range, bench rest and varmint hunters shoot better than that, so they laugh at 1.5 and 2 inch groups
when they see my target beside theirs. They ask what I am shooting, and because it isn't a custom built rifle with a $1500 scope they say "well I guess it isn't that bad for an old rifle"

 

[fiddler]

About half the people that shoot at our range, bench rest and varmint hunters shoot better than that, so they laugh at 1.5 and 2 inch groups
when they see my target beside theirs. They ask what I am shooting, and because it isn't a custom built rifle with a $1500 scope they say "well I guess it isn't that bad for an old rifle"

I have to agree. Everyone whistles to their own tune. While precision shooting has its own merits, its also very finicky and has less practical use to bush hunters and milsurp shooters, but each to their own.


My personal opinion of iron sight shooting, is that it should be measured at 50 yards rather than 100. I have some rifles i can shoot close to MOA at 50 yards, but the rifle same shoots 2-3 MOA at 100. I've always found this to be true and I place the cause to vision error. After all, how accurate can you be when the front post is larger than the target paper at 100 yards away. Further to this, if you home load, its a huge waste of time and resources to launch valuable loads downrange without knowing where they hit.


As far as I'm concerned, I measure open sight groups at 50, and scoped groups at 100.

 

[Nabs]

I do not mind the Yugo M48 and I had the privilege of trying a friend's example out half a year ago.

The one thing I did not like off the bat was the way the bolt handle was bent down, it just seemed to stick out more from the rifle than I am use to when compared to my other Mausers. I also did not like the lack of a stock recess to accommodate the bent bolt handle and found it somewhat cumbersome and annoying to grasp the bolt handle the way I am use to with my other Mauser milsurps that have bent bolt handles.

The Yugo M48 wouldn't be my first choice for a range trip for those reasons but I would not hesitate to own one if the price was right.

 

[can14]

I bought a few m48's from Allen Lever with all the assy's and found them to be great guns. The only thing wrong with them is the slings....must have been made in the 1920's,very hard leather. But I bought a few original replacement slings to replace them.
They only other problem was they were so full of grease that they wouldn't fire. Had to soak the gun.

 

[fiddler]

The only thing wrong with them is the slings....must have been made in the 1920's,very hard leather. But I bought a few original replacement slings to replace them.
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Got a line on any slings now? I need two of them.

 

[y2k]

I like shooting the M48BO and I like the 8mm round, both versatile and useful. I generally only measure my open sight groups at 50 yards where I'm close enough not to introduce vision error in my shooting. My Yugo M48BO gets about 1 inch groups at 50 yards with homeload 180gr soft points.


Nice gun except for a few stamped parts and non-availability of m48 slings. All in all, a sturdy rifle and a pleasure to shoot. I just came back from the Yukon with mine. A very good all purpose hunting rifle that is well built. The bolt will likely smooth out with use, for those who have some bumps and stiffness in the action of their new rifles.

I didn`t realize the m48BO had turned down bolt. I might just have to get one.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Got a line on any slings now? I need two of them.

I bought a genuine leather reproduction Kar98 sling from a company on e-bay.
It fits it just fine