Zastava m98 in 30-06 opinions

had a Remington With a Zastava action made into a custom a few years ago. The action is a bit rough compared to say a CZ. But it is a commercial Mauser so it is strong. however after spending a good deal of money for the custom build, it still isn't nearly as accurate as my son's Marlin XL7. Both are 30.06s. Don't know what your experience might be but I think the Tikka would probably be more accurate and I have never heard of the Tikka being anything less than robust.
 
I do not have a Zastava but have owned other 98s and actions inspired by 98s, Ruger, Brno, Husqvarna, Winchester, I also own a couple of Tikkas, you are almost comparing apples and oranges, I am sure you will hear from some Zastava owners who will tell you they are tough, reliable, strong rifles that are a little rough and need the action worked to smooth out. If I am moose or Bison hunting in grizzly country I am probably carrying a 98 inspired CRF rifle, if I am deer hunting or doing a lot of walking I am probably carrying a Tikka for the lighter weight.
 
For 30'06, I'd get one of the many HVA 1640 rifles for under $500 that Tradex is sitting on. Won't get anything comparable made today.
Nothing wrong with the Zastavas either, I have a 7x57 and a 7x64 and would never get rid of either. I still rather have a gently used HVA however.
 
A used abolt, model 700, model 70, m77 are all in that 600$ range especially in 30-06. Chances are if you are picky you can find a minty one. And they will be a much better gun than something new in that 5-600$ range.
 
Buckmastr said:
A used abolt, model 700, model 70, m77 are all in that 600$ range especially in 30-06. Chances are if you are picky you can find a minty one. And they will be a much better gun than something new in that 5-600$ range.
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Sounds like you have some experience with the Zastavas. What did you notice that you didn't like?
 
Very good accuracy from my 308 and 7x57 -

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308 Zastava LKM70 Stainless Synthetic with Nikon Monarch3 4-16x42mm

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7x57 Zastava LKM70 Fullstock Carbine with Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 1.75-5x32mm
 
My 375 H&H Magnum Zastava Fullstock Carbine was also quite accurate. It was converted to 416 Rem. Mag. using a Sako barrel. I have a couple of Remington 798 rifles which are Zastava barreled actions in Remington laminate stocks. One is a 458 Win. Mag. and the other was a 300 Win. Mag. that was converted to 350 Rem. Mag. No accuracy issues with any of these.

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416 Rem. Mag. custom Zastava LKM70 Fullstock Carbine with Nikon Monarch 1.5-4.5x20mm

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458 Win. Mag. Remington 798 with Leupold M8 Compact 4x28mm

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350 Rem. Mag. custom Remington 798 with Leupold VX-2 Ultralight 3-9x33mm
 
I noticed that even thou actions can be somewhat rough, after 100RNDs of usage, and working the action it smoothens out. I never had a accuracy problem, using 9.3x62, 8x57, 7x64, 7x57 they all usually shot 1 inch or better @ 100 yards. They are Gems in the rough as they say. I just ordered a few more in 6.5x55, 30-06.

This is my old 9.3x62 it shot great even without bedding it, and that one had a fairly smooth action out of the box.








Heres my 8x57 which I still have and use every year, this is my best bear to date, shot spring of 2015.

 
Buckmastr said:
Poorly finished wood, crude checkering, rough action, poor accuracy.
The trigger was adjustable and nice however.
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Interesting.....The M70PSS I picked up in 7x64 is pretty accurate (.5 MOA with Sierra 140gr Prohunters bullets). They are a good strong action. Granted they are a little rough but can be "worked in" with use. Wooden stocks can be refinished. I would have no hesitation recommending one. It's a Zasatva, a good entry level Mauser. I do agree it does have a really nice trigger.
Definitely prefer it over Tikka or Browning. Ruger M77 would also be a good choice.
 
i still do not get it about some complaining about how rough are the actions ... it is a commercial mauser .... after a few hours cycling the bolt watching tv or reading gunnutz will stop that complaint ...

try to find on the market a rifle with that deep bluing, open sights, wood stock (turkish walnut) and report which price you can get ... and yes they shoot.

they may be not the most fancy one but for that price what can you get today?
 
The only knock is the wood stocks could use a cleanup of the barrel channel and bedding to really bring out the full potential of these rifles, but that can be said for a lot of new production rifles regardless of manufacturer.
 
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