Zastava m70 Mannlicher Accuracy
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Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
I've posted this previously, but again, recently I've purchased two M70 FS Zastavas. The first, top in the photo, one in 9.3x62 (.366 Wagner)
Very pleased with my first reloads through it,
so much so, I purchased a second, the bottem one, in 7x57 Mauser, which I haven't shot, yet.
I've got one in 9.3mm as well, although sadly lacking in wood grain and colour. I've had results similar to JP's above, MOA with a couple of loads. Best of all is the fact that the gun gives excellent results with some loads...but it does quite well with almost any load. A few factory loads, mostly Euro stuff gleaned from gun show tables, and a number of experimental loads have all produced very good accuracy, more than adequate for any hunting purposes. A definite shooter, nice metal work and finish, good two-stage trigger. I slapped on some cheapo Weaver aluminum bases, a set of older Weaver rings, an old Leupold low-mag gloss scope, and I had a nice old-school package.
Woodwork? Meh...
Woodwork? Meh...
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Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Chemainus B.C.
In that respect,
it is somewhat lacking. I guess possibly the saving grace of the straight grain, especially in the forward section, will/would be less change in POI over time because of wood distortion etc. The checkering leaves a little to be desired as well. Overall though, bang for the buck, hard to beat.Really, Johnn..."somewhat lacking"...you are a master of tact. And your gun looks like it is wearing a piece of AAA Circassian compared to the wood on mine, lol.
Baldtop, I hope you enjoy your gun. If they had been available in .375 when I got mine, I would have bought one in a heartbeat. That should make a wonderful hunting rifle.
Baldtop, I hope you enjoy your gun. If they had been available in .375 when I got mine, I would have bought one in a heartbeat. That should make a wonderful hunting rifle.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
Surely you've noticed!! It's the new me. I've 'mellowed' and become 'diplomatic'.
I was thinking of one in 375 H&H as well but instead, I picked up another Winchester model 70 Super Express in 375 H&H to
match and keep the one I have in 458WM company.
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I'm hoping it will shoot. One fellow I talked to said it took his 100 rounds to settle down. I like shorter guns. In my experience, you don't lose much performance, and they are handier to carry. I have shot a .308 for years and never lost an animal. I've been reading African hunters' books, and became intrigued with the .375. Good gun for anything, including deer. Will be putting a nice old Weaver 2.5 with dot reticle on it. That should do it nicely.
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That's some fine shooting!
I've posted this previously, but again, recently I've purchased two M70 FS Zastavas. The first, top in the photo, one in 9.3x62 (.366 Wagner)
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Very pleased with my first reloads through it,
so much so, I purchased a second, the bottem one, in 7x57 Mauser, which I haven't shot, yet.
Johnn Peterson
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Chemainus B.C.
The rifle is a fairly recent acquisition and my experience with it very limited. I haven't put that many rounds through it yet and the variety of loads, only one so far. A bit of hinde sight but I haven't heard of anyone that hasn't been pleasantly suprised with the accuracy of the cartridge, reguardless of brand of rifle and/or the ammo put through it.
