zastava opinion

Top faces of bases can only be on a plane if the base maker hit spec and the receiver maker ground the receiver to spec, and their plus / minus errors off set each other. The base installer actually should be measuring that, the top face plane, every time... One piece bases are the same - they hump or bend if the dimensions are not correct. Not like the expert at the Canadian Tire gun counter would care...
 
Just ordered a 9.3x62mm to try one out, been on my to-do list for a while. I prefer short LOP so it should be interesting to see if I will need to cut the stock down and fit a new pad but a good excuse to switch out for a decent pad. I ordered Leupold mounts for an M98, windage adjustable, but also considering running sights in this one. If I get a chance to put it all together I will probably try for a fall black bear with it.
 
At one time, scope base makers would distinguish between a military M98 rear base (had a slot or notch to accommodate the charger lip ridge on a military rifle) versus a commercial Mauser - was often called an "FN" or a "Mark X" on the scope base listings. Seems to me that the rear base hole spacing might have been different as well?? Each version had two mounting screws for the rear base - but not the same distance apart, I don't think?? Let us know what you end up with from Leupold for an "M98" - was just looking at their catalogue pictures and do not see a difference, although did not find anything listed as for a commercial version of the Mauser 98. I did see both one piece and two piece bases for their STD system. That hole spacing thing might only really be an issue for the two piece bases?
 
Potashminer said:
At one time, scope base makers would distinguish between a military M98 rear base (had a slot or notch to accommodate the charger lip ridge on a military rifle) versus a commercial Mauser - was often called an "FN" or a "Mark X" on the scope base listings. Seems to me that the rear base hole spacing might have been different as well?? Each version had two mounting screws for the rear base - but not the same distance apart, I don't think?? Let us know what you end up with from Leupold for an "M98" - was just looking at their catalogue pictures and do not see a difference, although did not find anything listed as for a commercial version of the Mauser 98. I did see both one piece and two piece bases for their STD system. That hole spacing thing might only really be an issue for the two piece bases?
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As long as the ring heights are correct, I'm not too concerned with the spacing so long as there's enough "meat" to punch a new hole for the scope mount. If the mounts are a no-go, I have a drawer full of various mounts to try out :) I'm almost certain I have Remington 798 bases in there, but given the choice between Leupold dovetail steel rings and cheap Weaver and Sun Optics in the drawer, I'd prefer it if the Leupold stuff worked!

That said, I'm still not sure this thing will get a scope. Bears at 20 yards don't really need one. Probably just my usual wood/stock prep and LOP shortening if needed, then go shoot it.
 
mikeyb said:
As long as the ring heights are correct, I'm not too concerned with the spacing so long as there's enough "meat" to punch a new hole for the scope mount. If the mounts are a no-go, I have a drawer full of various mounts to try out :) I'm almost certain I have Remington 798 bases in there, but given the choice between Leupold dovetail steel rings and cheap Weaver and Sun Optics in the drawer, I'd prefer it if the Leupold stuff worked!

That said, I'm still not sure this thing will get a scope. Bears at 20 yards don't really need one. Probably just my usual wood/stock prep and LOP shortening if needed, then go shoot it.
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I am likely incorrect - I never owned or handled one, but I think the Remington 798 might have actually been made by, and are perhaps identical to, Zastava rifles - at least the metal parts??
 
The 798 was made by Zastava for Remington. They used different stock options like laminate and others. Any Boyds stock for Remington 798 will fit the M70.

I think they also had a model with detachable mag.
 
One aspect that was appreciated in the early years was the left handed version of the Zastava.
For the $420 odd dollars for a left handed Mauser 9.3x62 in wood and steel .....that was a deal.
The one I bedded and smoothed out for a buddy shot very very well.
 
What are you folks running on your Zastava M70s?
Mine came with standard weaver two piece bases but I am more interested in Leupold QD for 2.5 Leupold and factory irons as secondary.
And I heard a rumor some dislike the front sight attachment. Especially in the magnum calibers.

Thoughts ??
 
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