Zastava rifles.....what's the story?

26 May 2010, 13:48

According to the blurb on Berretta Australia. they are going to be importing Zastava rifles soon - and presumably to NZ too.

Does anyone know any more than this, and just as important, what are these rifles like? I mean, a real 375 HH or 458 mag with a walnut stock for about a grand (less in Oz)...that's cheap as chips!

So, what's the story?

26 May 2010, 14:19

TOP_PREDATOR

No real problem to bring one in from Australia.

26 May 2010, 14:28

john.d.m

"cheap as chips"says it all realy.

26 May 2010, 14:44

Con

The story is wait until they arrive before getting your hopes up. Being their first order, I think its been longer than expected to get them here.
Cheers...
Con

26 May 2010, 17:34

ddrhook

I have one in 458 wn mag and love it

27 May 2010, 03:00

geoff

Older Zastava imports were of very high quality. Remington took away the distribution from Chas. Daly. Immediately, the reduced quality and finish were noticeable.

I have an old Interarms import from the 70's. The quality and finish are exceptional.

However, the Remington 798's shoot quite well.

Geoff

27 May 2010, 10:03

Gadge

Well, they at least look good on the website [particularly now that an English version is up], and of great interest to us southpaws!
http://www.zastava-arms.rs/

27 May 2010, 11:44

gryphon1

Some look great,this one doesnt though

28 May 2010, 20:08

JTEX

Yikes! That is just GROSS!

29 May 2010, 10:11

muzza

If you look at it , someone has put a lot of effort into that carving , and turned their rifle into a individual thing that suits them .

Obviously doesnt suit everyone , but each to their own .

29 May 2010, 11:02

gryphon1

its a factory offering,cant see many being sold downunder.

29 May 2010, 12:26

Code4

gryphon1,

There is a heap of info on these and the Ruger No.1A in .303B over on AHN.

You are about three months behind with the news.

29 May 2010, 12:36

gryphon1

well FYI code4 I couldnt give a flying *&^% about whats on that joint

29 May 2010, 13:15

Code4

quote:
Originally posted by gryphon1:
well FYI code4 I couldnt give a flying *&^% about whats on that joint

Well with outbursts like that you must have been banned.

29 May 2010, 13:28

gryphon1

Outburst? Come on dont be so sensitive,I think it is more akin to bloke talk than an outburst ffs!

Ask my Kiwi mate Muzza what an outburst really is!

30 May 2010, 07:01

muzza

yep - when ol' gryph forgets his meds it can get pretty unsavoury..

03 August 2010, 14:48

sambarman338

Some of the recent Zastava's apparently had stocks inclined to split - I saw one. Otherwise, it seemed accurate and looked OK.

03 August 2010, 15:29

Johnny_Revolver

I`m interested to see what these rifles are like coming in under the berretta banner. I discussed this topic with my local gunshop big bore rifle guy . I own a mini mauser Zastava, bought it some years ago. it was cheap, but I`d never sell it.

Gunshop guy and I discussed the likelyhood of a left handed Zastava being offered, I`m well aware they make them, but would berreta bring them in and rob sales from their Tikka lefty`s?

I can`t say. But I would be saying where the hell do I sign ??? to a .375 H&H Mauser in left hand..

03 August 2010, 18:01

Gadge

Yes, Beretta Oz have confirmed they're bringing in LH versions. Including the big bores. Sounds like the first shipment is at long last on its way.
Doesn't look like the .458WM's have made it into this delivery though.

Some southpaw teasers:
http://www.zastava-arms.co.rs/cms/index.php?id=234
http://www.zastava-arms.co.rs/cms/index.php?id=241

03 August 2010, 18:09

ddrhook

when are they coming under beretta's banner??? who's going to be there distributor? I need a girlfriend for my 458

opppps looked at post above me found it

10 August 2010, 10:38

Gadge

We have a landing date!

Beretta Oz has posted over on AHN, that the Zastava shipment is due to hit Oz dirt on 18th August. They estimate about a week to clear Customs, then they'll start to go out to gunshops.

Edit: Update - from AHN 17/8/10, here's what will be available from the first shipment, after existing backorders are filled. Nice range of lefties!

quote:
There you go, all the models and calibres listed below will be available and in stock (some in very limited numbers) after backorders have been sent out from this first shipment.

Cheers, Tony.

Action only
Zastava M70 Action - Heavy Magnum
Zastava M70 Action - Hvy Mag LH
Zastava M70 Action - Magnum
Zastava M70 Action - Magnum LH
Zastava M70 Action - Standard LH

Syntetic stock rifles
Zastava LK M70 PS Std .243Win NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std .25-06 NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std .270Win NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std .30-06 NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Mag.300Win.Mag NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std .308Win NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std 6.5x55SE NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Mag. 7MMRem.M. NS
Zastava LK M70 PS Std 9.3x62 NS

Timber stocked rifles (RH and LH)
Zastava LK M70 W Std 22-250Rem WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 22-250RemWS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Std .243Win WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 243WIN WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Std .25-06 WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 25-06REM WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Mag.264Win.Mag. WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std .270Win WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 270WIN WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Std .30-06 WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 30-06 WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Mag.300Win.Mag. WS
Zastava LK M70 W Mag 300WinMWSLH
Zastava LK M70 W Std .308Win WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 308WIN WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Hvy.Mag.375H&H WS
Zastava LK M70 W Hvy.Mag.375H&HWSLH
Zastava LK M70 W Std 6.5X55SEWSLH
Zastava LK M70 W Std 6.5x57 WS
Zastava LK M70 W Mag. 7MMRem.M. WS
Zastava LK M70 W Mag. 7MMREM WS LH
Zastava LK M70 W Std 7x57 WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 8X57JS WS
Zastava LK M70 W Std 9.3X62 WS LH
Zastava LK M85 W .222Rem WS
Zastava LK M85 W .222Rem WS LH
Zastava LK M85 W .223Rem WS
Zastava LK M85 W .22 Hornet WS

Rimfires.
Zastava MPW Precision RF .22LR WS
Zastava MPW Precision RF .22WMRF WS

PS = synthetic stock no sights
WS = with sights
LH = left handed
W = timber stock

18 August 2010, 09:44

Gadge

Bump due to update

19 August 2010, 12:32

bullterrier

So are any going to make it to NZ??

23 August 2010, 05:53

Gadge

quote:
Originally posted by bullterrier:
So are any going to make it to NZ??

You'll have to ask Beretta NZ about that.
They are a subsidiary of Beretta Oz, so they can certainly get them, if they choose.

23 August 2010, 20:55

max(hm2)

doug,
i sent you a pm.
thanks,
max

24 August 2010, 21:46

MLG

I saw one of these Zastava Remingtons in 458 win mag a few weeks ago.

Very rough action and piss poor open sights. Not for me thanks - although I am sure a good gunsmith could smooth them over - but I suspect the new FN Model70 Safaris will be a whole lot better buy.

26 August 2010, 17:12

Clever horse

I have a Zastava in 375 HH it's a decent shooter. I am certainly happy to go and buy another one for my girlfriend.

28 August 2010, 03:18

jimmy.308

i have owned 2 zastava's.one in 308 and one in 222.have to say i wasn't overly impressed and they were replaced with a browning a bolt instead