Zastava 9.3x62 Got The Best Of Me

[TOBY458]

I just won an auction for a Zastava Model 70 in 9.3x62. Alcohol and Gunbroker DO NOT MIX!!! This is basically a commercial Mauser 98, with a different safety. Weight is said to be 7lbs. Barrel length 22" with iron sights.

Does anyone have any experience with these rifles?

 

[Tim Blackwell]

The Mk. X and Whitworth M98s were all made by Zastava. They've been making them forever at different grades for various brands.

Those Zastava branded rifles are generally utilitarian and a little rough in finishing, but are strong and dependable, and generally shoot very well. A good base for a little customisation with a good adjustable trigger.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Oh no! I can’t wait to read which rifle you will try to decide on for your next hunt!

 

[Rob404]

I own or have owned several Zastava's in different calibers, I find them solid and reliable

 

[AZDAVE]

Solid reliable mauser style action. in a great calibre. It is my favourite medium bore, I find that RL-17 and Big Game powders give the best accuracy and velocity with 250-320gr 9.3 bullets.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

"Zastava" 9,3x62 this is very good rifle.
Welcome to the 9,3x62 club.

 

[Red Leg]

Nothing wrong with them - they are in the same class as the basic CZ family. Most will work fine right out of the box, but may need a little tuning.

 

[Sako AV]

Does this mean that the Sako will be available in the near future?

Nice rifle, good luck with it!

 

[TOBY458]

Does this mean that the Sako will be available in the near future?

Nice rifle, good luck with it!

I doubt I'll sell the Sako. This rifle would have to be mighty nice to make me do that!

 

[Shootist43]

The Zastava will probably shoot as well as any, they just don't look as "well dressed." I believe Sgt. Zim has one.

 

[Cleveland48]

I have an interarms mark x 30/06, which I believe is the same rifle. It's a great shooting rifle. I honestly think the previous owner slicked it up a bit though, cause it's very smooth cycling.

 

[sestoppelman]

I watched that same auction for weeks! That seller often has those rifles in various cals, lots of left hand guns too for those of that persuasion. Should be a good rifle, same as any other Zastava, Mark X, Whitworth, Remington, etc.

 

[sgt_zim]

I just won an auction for a Zastava Model 70 in 9.3x62. Alcohol and Gunbroker DO NOT MIX!!! This is basically a commercial Mauser 98, with a different safety. Weight is said to be 7lbs. Barrel length 22" with iron sights. View attachment 299879 Does anyone have any experience with these rifles?

Same rifle as mine, except mine is a lefty. Dealer is Alan McKinney out of some little town in TN. Very nice guy. Talked to him quite a while.

You'll probably want to refinish the stock. As is, it will probably soak up rain water like nobody's business. I used Bhelen's on mine.

I find the recoil from 286 gr bullets at about 2400 to be attention-getting.

But, she shoots straight.

 

[sgt_zim]

I watched that same auction for weeks! That seller often has those rifles in various cals, lots of left hand guns too for those of that persuasion. Should be a good rifle, same as any other Zastava, Mark X, Whitworth, Remington, etc.

He almost always has lefties in 6.5x55, 7x57, 9.3x62, and 375H&H.

 

[TOBY458]

Same rifle as mine, except mine is a lefty. Dealer is Alan McKinney out of some little town in TN. Very nice guy. Talked to him quite a while.

You'll probably want to refinish the stock. As is, it will probably soak up rain water like nobody's business. I used Bhelen's on mine.

I find the recoil from 286 gr bullets at about 2400 to be attention-getting.

But, she shoots straight.

Good info! Hopefully this one will work out ok. Not expecting too much, but I've had a couple of these in the past, and theu were good shooters. I had a 30/06 that was an absolute tack driver, but back in the day, I used to trade a lot. Lol!

 

[sestoppelman]

I have an interarms mark x 30/06, which I believe is the same rifle. It's a great shooting rifle. I honestly think the previous owner slicked it up a bit though, cause it's very smooth cycling.

They slick up over time like most such rifles. I bought my Whitworth .375 in 1984 and spent some time working the bolt to smooth it out some. After 3 safaris and lots of shooting, its pretty smooth.

 

[TOBY458]

They slick up over time like most such rifles. I bought my Whitworth .375 in 1984 and spent some time working the bolt to smooth it out some. After 3 safaris and lots of shooting, its pretty smooth.

I imagine some lapping compound and an evening would do wonders for smoothness. I can deal with most anything, as long as the metal work is reasonably good.

 

[sestoppelman]

I wouldn't use any lapping compound, it gets into places you don't want it. I just used oil, patience and elbow grease.

 

[sgt_zim]

With a NECG aperture from 50 yards

Like I said, she's a shooter. A little hard to see, but there are 2 touching right at the 3" windage line.

 

[sestoppelman]

He almost always has lefties in 6.5x55, 7x57, 9.3x62, and 375H&H.

Not in 7x57 at least for some time. I asked and he said he got 30 in once but no longer available. Too bad, be a nice combo.