375 Zastava M70

[rdog]

Being very weak in the brain department, i have Purchased a 357 H&H Zastava M70 second hand, its in very good condition, barrel internal finish is like a mirror, bolt face is excellent, its been used very little,it has a very good metal finish.
Stock is in good condition but awful finish & very poor checkering , the asking price is very good.
The plan is to re shape the stock, fit a ebony fore end tip, steel grip cap, epoxy bed action, & fit a better recoil pad, its a project for me whilst i am getting over my heart valve opp, plan to shoot 235 grain spears, & 250 grain cast bullets until i get my strength back, will post picts of the process.

 

[BeeMaa]

Brain department is working just fine as long as you are equal to the task. It's a big chunk you have bitten off, but the reward will be seeing it through and knowing you saved money doing so. Slow and steady wins the race, good luck with it.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Sounds like a good plan, the nice part is if you happen to ruin the stock, it was one you didn’t like.

 

[rdog]

Brain department is working just fine as long as you are equal to the task. It's a big chunk you have bitten off, but the reward will be seeing it through and knowing you saved money doing so. Slow and steady wins the race, good luck with it.

I am a person that has to have a project & some thing to do in my work shop, psychically it not a big deal i enjoy a challenge.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

I look forward to seeing how this project turns out.

 

[John Wasmuth]

The M70 Zastava’s are good serviceable rifles that can hang with whatever you can dish out. A little tweaking to smooth them out and yer good to go.

 

[PARA45]

How about some picture of your new rifle.

 

[sestoppelman]

Currently have 3 Zastava rifles and all are good performers, they almost always shoot really well, despite the unfounded reputation of "soft barrels" that has been tossed around for years, a lot of hooey it is.
My custom 8x64s is Zastava based on a 8x57 barrel and it shoots like a house a fire. My first Zas, a Whitworth .375 was bought in 1984 and made 3 trips to Africa and has many rounds thru its soft barrel and still shoots MOA no problem when I do my part.
Actually I have 4, forgot my early first year .458 Whitworth. It doesnt get much exercise, guess I better drag it out.

 

[rdog]

How about some picture of your new rifle.

How about some picture of your new rifle.

How about some picture of your new rifle.

How about some picture of your new rifle.

The picture i have from the dealers site will not allow me to attach it, i do not know why, when i get it i will do before & after pics

 

[Luvthunt]

Good luck and get well.

 

[AjFourie]

I've got a Zastava .223 and it's a great gun, it shoots well and I've had it for a couple of years! Your rifle should be fine. Just take pictures and maybe do a before and after for us? Best of luck with your project and your health!

 

[CBH Australia]

It's a .375H&H, I sure the brain is just fine.

It's a Zastava, they work, that's what they say about Tikka, they just shoot.

Probably cheaper than @BeeMaa 's beloved Blaser

More ooomph than @Bob Nelson 35Whelen .35

@Badboymelvin runs a Zastava Elephant gun just for fun.

 

[AZDAVE]

I like you plan, I have refinished several Zastava stocks over the years. A little tlc and you will have a very nice stock and good shooting rifle.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

Good luck rdog get well quick,y & enjoy that rifle!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Being very weak in the brain department, i have Purchased a 357 H&H Zastava M70 second hand, its in very good condition, barrel internal finish is like a mirror, bolt face is excellent, its been used very little,it has a very good metal finish.
Stock is in good condition but awful finish & very poor checkering , the asking price is very good.
The plan is to re shape the stock, fit a ebony fore end tip, steel grip cap, epoxy bed action, & fit a better recoil pad, its a project for me whilst i am getting over my heart valve opp, plan to shoot 235 grain spears, & 250 grain cast bullets until i get my strength back, will post picts of the process.

@rdog
You just can't resist a bargain mate. You have a good excuse tho, you needed something to aid your recovery and need physiotherapy. This combines the 2 in my book. Judging from your other work it will end up very nice.
Bob

 

[rdog]

@rdog
You just can't resist a bargain mate. You have a good excuse tho, you needed something to aid your recovery and need physiotherapy. This combines the 2 in my book. Judging from your other work it will end up very nice.
Bob

Yes Bob i can not sit on my ass & watch TV, it will do me good, but my wife said if the process of refinishing, or the recoil of shooting it is too much for me, she is not driving me to the hospital !
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[DieJager]

Got one in 375 h&h. As we speak my stock is drying from the refinish. Will pick it up next week. Will share some pictures. Great rifle. My allround go to rifle.

I have no other big game rifle. Because the 375 does it all. Currently shooting 156 grain projectiles from Sax.

 

[Sika98k]

These Zastava rifles are starting to tickle my fancy. I love the original Mauser action. I currently own 3 Mauser action rifles and have owned another 2 previously.
my problem is being a southpaw, leftie, cithóg, whatever. The purchase of a couple of left handed rifles has made life easier. Zastava produce the M70 in left hand drive and 7x 57. Now I just have to figure out how to import one from Serbia

 

[Ngonyama]

I have a lefty 375HH,and can’t fault it .3/4 inch group at 100m .No plastic parts.

 

[sgt_zim]

These Zastava rifles are starting to tickle my fancy. I love the original Mauser action. I currently own 3 Mauser action rifles and have owned another 2 previously.
my problem is being a southpaw, leftie, cithóg, whatever. The purchase of a couple of left handed rifles has made life easier. Zastava produce the M70 in left hand drive and 7x 57. Now I just have to figure out how to import one from Serbia

Too bad you're in Erin. I know a guy in the US who imports lefty Zastavas.