Zastava M70 Rebarrel to 7X57

[Nailcreek1]

I picked up a Zastava M70 in 8X57JS. Not my favorite cartridge, so I'm interested in getting it rebarreled to 7X57. I'm looking for suggestions as to a barrel maker.

I'm also interested in a recommendation for a gunsmith that could do the rebarreling and finishing.

Thanks!

 

[sestoppelman]

Might have a look at Shaw barrels. They do the whole job pretty reasonable.

 

[Areaonereal]

PACNOR....quality barrels...great chambering work at reasonable pricing for quality work.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

A few years ago, I re-barreled a Win Mod 70 from 300 RUM to 404 Jeffery. I went with a Krieger barrel and sent it all to Dennis Olson in Montana. He did a great job and a few other AH members have used Dennis also. Great work at a reasonable price.

DENNIS OLSON GUNSMITH
PO BOX 337
PLAINS MT 59859-0337

Physical address for UPS or FedEx deliveries
Dennis Olson
500 First St
Plains , MT 59859

Email: dgolson@montana.com
Phone: (406) 826-3790

 

[IvW]

8x57 JS is a great caliber

 

[Professor Mawla]

Douglas Premium barrels . They were the barrel maker for my custom .458 Winchester Magnum .

 

[mdwest]

Shilen Match Grade Barrel Mauser Series 2 7x57mm Mauser (7mm Mauser)

Pre-threaded short-chambered (PTSC), crowned and polished short ring Mauser barrels. Chrome moly barrels are delivered in the white, and require...

www.midwayusa.com

Midway has 7x57 barrels from shilen in stock...

Shilen match barrels are exquisite IMO

 

[OxfordTheCat]

... given that Zastava M70's are a dime a dozen, why would you not just sell the 8x57 and buy a new M70 in 7x57?

Less than $500 USD for a new one.

 

[sestoppelman]

Not that easy to find in 7x57.