Zastava Mausers! Lots and Lots and Lots! Check them out!

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How commonly available is ammo for this 8x57JS caliber?

Is it something you would normally find on a shelf at your local gun store?

Most of the major chains will sell it. Surprisingly my Canadian tire has PPU, Geco and Rem in 8x57 Mauser.

 

[kaskad]

I've owned the American, axis & and the Zastava in 6.5x55 and a 375 h&h. The Axis and Americans have their advantages - mainly being lighter.

The Zastava seems much better built, heavier, all steel floor plate, follower, etc. proper blueing, very good adjustable trigger. The action is based on the FB 98 variant so aftermarket parts are interchangeable. I have found them to be very accurate as well.

I have also owned a few surplus Husqvarna rifles like the 1640 and prefer the Zastava. The stocks are stronger and don't tend to crack as often. The trigger is also way better.

I got a wrong impression that you don’t like Zastava hence my question. I had two and was quite happy with both although the older one was much better built in regards to the quality of fit and finish. I smoothen the bolts as the factory actions on them are a bit rough but after the smoothing procedure it was gliding….

 

[Chemist]

We'll be adding more Mausers today, Thursday and Friday. The ones without pictures will have them added on Thursday.

 

[Chemist]

We just added another 50 or so Mausers.

 

[Ungrateful]

We just added another 50 or so Mausers.

Where do these come from?

 

[dgradinaru]

Where do these come from?

I'm interested in knowing as well. I'm assuming former Yugoslavian countries?

 

[Riflechair]

Interesting. These appear to be military mauser actions fitted to aftermarket stocks with Zastava accouterments.

 

[Meroh]

Does anyone have experience with these? How do these compare to a used savage axis, ruger american, etc?

Controlled feed Mausers; what's not to love?

 

[Meroh]

I'm interested in knowing as well. I'm assuming former Yugoslavian countries?

Where do these come from?

Serbia.

 

[AlbertaJohn]

Any 7X57s coming in?

 

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Any 7X57s coming in?

I've been looking for one of those too. One of these rifles would make a good candidate for a 7x57 rebarrel.

 

[gordonlbyrne]

Couple there in 7x64 even better then 7x57

 

[kaskad]

So what is the actual condition of the barrels on these rifles? It appears that the firearms were graded according to calibre and condition. With tax and shipping it’s close to a 1k so not that far from a brand new tikka. Most of these Zastava look lightly used, any info on the condition would be appreciated.

 

[dgradinaru]

Received one of them today. Bore is in very good/excellent condition. It almost appears that some of them are new old stock that appear to have been sitting poorly stored. Possibly a crate? Bluing is great, needs a de-grease, has some cosmoline in the action. Mines' dated 1994.
Happy with the purchase, waiting for two more.

 

[saskgunowner101]

If only I had a few more dollars in the piggy bank lol. Quite a few budget friendly options in 8mm that's for sure.

 

[davide montini]

Any chance of coming to your store and looking and picking one out?

 

[Chemist]

Any chance of coming to your store and looking and picking one out?

They are all on display in store...plus some that we haven't processed yet.

Ryan

 

[dgradinaru]

Just got my other two. Bores are also very good to excellent. I will note to those considering buying, the ones with the military style bridge and safety are Intermediate length actions, most likely repurposed M24/47 or m48 actions . The commercial ones are full length Mauser actions.

Very happy with my purchases!

 

[burns k31]

What scope bases do these take?
Typical m98 bases?