Zastava C98

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Looking at purchasing one of these in 243. Looking for reviews from people who shoot this rifle. Pros and Cons, thanks
Searched on google, found some positive reviews want to here from some members. thanks
 
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Purchased 1 about a week ago in 30-06.I'm not crazy about the looks of the polymer stock but I'll get over that or buy an aftermarket.The blueing and metal finishing seemed quite good.Originally the action seemed rough and the trigger pull was quite stiff.I've put 120 rounds through it so far and the action has smoothed out and the trigger pull seems to be a bit better.(Maybe I'm just getting used to it)I've found a load that it likes and am averaging 1", 3 shot groups.The barrel seems to heat up quickly as it is fairly thin.I originally bought this gun for the action thinking I would have it rebarreled to 338-06 but the more I shoot it the more I like it and believe I'll keep it as is. Bac4
 
Although I own one of these rifles in .308 I have not fired it yet. I purchased it because I thought it was a super great price for a true 98 rifle that I like very much.

However I have a Zastava 98 in 30-06 under the name Interarms Mark X which I purchased in the early 80s. It is my all time favorite rifle and never had a problem with it ever. I have fired many copper jackets in it and many cast bollits as well.

I cannot praise Zastava enough. If you like the 98, you just got to like Zastava and the asking price ( $400 and under) for such a rifle is a real deal in my view.

Also, if you care to add a Timney trigger to these firearms and a good quality scope you have a quality package that normally would be much, much more.

Right now Zastava's (98s) are available in 375 H&H for under $700!!!!

I know that my Zastava in 308 will be a great firearm...because it is a class act in a great rifle chambered in an equally classic and very accurate round.
 
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blasted_saber said:
Are scope mounts readily available for these? Who makes them?
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The Zastava 98's are simply a commercial mauser 98 action. Scope mounts should be readily available in many different configurations to fit them.

They are a pretty decent quality rifle for the money. I own one, have another on order, and have handled and shot several others. The machine work and accuracy are both pretty good. The synthetic stock may not be the nicest, but it could easily be swapped out for any number of different aftermarket stocks available.

The one I have is an older Charles Daly by Zastava that was originally in .243. I had it rechambered to 6mm-06 AI since it is a long action and I don't like short action chamberings in a long action. (the only "con" for me) It feeds perfectly and shoots sub moa.
 
jbmauser said:
The Zastava 98's are simply a commercial mauser 98 action. Scope mounts should be readily available in many different configurations to fit them.

They are a pretty decent quality rifle for the money. I own one, have another on order, and have handled and shot several others. The machine work and accuracy are both pretty good. The synthetic stock may not be the nicest, but it could easily be swapped out for any number of different aftermarket stocks available.

The one I have is an older Charles Daly by Zastava that was originally in .243. I had it rechambered to 6mm-06 AI since it is a long action and I don't like short action chamberings in a long action. (the only "con" for me) It feeds perfectly and shoots sub moa.
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I happen to like synthetic stock on mine, as it fits me. Also, I use weaver bases for my 98s. These are usually available where bases and mounts are sold.

I was told by a former cdn soldier that weaver bases and mounts were tested against other mounts and bases, ( this was a few yrs ago) and the weavers could be handled rounghly, mount taken on andoff and put back on the bass quite a bit and yet kept very good zeros or Xs.
 
I still have the synthetic stock on my Charles Daly. It's made by Butler Creek, but I'm not sure what the current Zastava's use. The one I have on order is a stainless steel version with the synthetic stock, so if it ever gets here, I'll find out.

I have weaver bases on many of my Mausers with various rings, but latetly I've been using Talley Lightweights because their one piece design eliminates one connection.
 
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