Thread: zastava 223

Originally Posted by Bill999

thats what I thaught too, they arent. they just look like they are.

Manufacturer figures put the Zastava at 2.8kg and the CZ 527 at 2.68kg, a difference but not a big one. I'm sure the CZ is nicer, but it is double the price.

Ok but they are a smaller than short action. So mini in that sence. Do the not have control feed and claw extracto?

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

Ok but they are a smaller than short action. So mini in that sence. Do the not have control feed and claw extracto?

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No, they look like they do, but they actually are push feeds with hook type extractor.

yea. I was certain they did. one of the other guys took a photo of their bolt and proved me wrong. no mauser type extractor,

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Sneaky Serbians!

I couldnt have a cz or a sako for that matter i couldnt use it like i wanted and would be forever scared id ding it up. Anyway i want a zastave to chop the shit out of it.

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Controlled feed is only really important on a dangerous game rifle, it stops jams if you short-stroke the bolt when the adrenalin is pumping and it will kick out the cartridge already picked up. A push feed will leave the first cartridge in the chamber and then pick up another and jam up, not fun when a Cape Buffalo is pissed off! It also has a larger contact area on the case rim so extraction is more positive if you have a stuck case. Nothing wrong with a push feed for varminting etc.
It is desirable as it is a more expensive feature and is one of the main selling points of the Mauser k98 action, so when they advertise the Zastava as a "mini mauser" immediately you think of controlled feed which it is not!

Thanks for that!

i think il sell the ruger and get the zastava

Or you could put the ruger on a diet

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Savage Lightweight Hunter is 2.5kg (5.5lb) if you're wanting to save even more weight, closer to the CZ than the Zastava for price (and quality) though.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Savage Lightweight Hunter is 2.5kg (5.5lb) if you're wanting to save even more weight, closer to the CZ than the Zastava for price (and quality) though.

With the advantage of a 1 in 9 twist.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

With the advantage of a 1 in 9 twist.

Has the same advantage as the marlin XS7

I have a wood stocked Zastava. Chopped to 19" and suppressed with a GW lightweight over barrel.
Performs very well. It shoots as good as I can - (which some say is like a blind man with parkinsons )
I won't get rid of this one. It's a keeper

Originally Posted by cambo

It shoots as good as I can - (which some say is like a blind man with parkinsons )

Cracked me up! Glad you found a keeper - everyone likes different things but its always great when a rifle is just what you want.