zastava m70 30-06 // m70 8 x 57

jolly1 · February 6, 2013, 09:59 AM

Hi, all!

I have option to buy one of these two rifles for hunting. (zastava m70 30-06 // m70 8 x 57)
Mauser bolt action system.

Could anyone say about quality, durability - and MOST importantly about accuracy, when compared to other rifles.
Many thanks in advance.

GeauxTide · February 6, 2013, 01:27 PM

I had a .30-06 Zestava and it was rugged and reliable. Don't believe Win made an 8x57 in a claw extractor version. Other difference is 3 position safety. I much prefer the 30 to the 8 because of bullet selection.

Scorch · February 6, 2013, 03:23 PM

The Zastava M70 Mauser is a rugged and accurate rifle, although somewhat rough. In the US, the 30-06 would probably have the advantage due to ammo availability. Either one will take down anything you will need to kill on this continent.

February 6, 2013, 09:59 AM	#1
jolly1 Member Join Date: November 28, 2012 Posts: 40	zastava m70 30-06 // m70 8 x 57 Hi, all! I have option to buy one of these two rifles for hunting. (zastava m70 30-06 // m70 8 x 57) Mauser bolt action system. Could anyone say about quality, durability - and MOST importantly about accuracy, when compared to other rifles. Many thanks in advance.

February 6, 2013, 03:23 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 11,029	The Zastava M70 Mauser is a rugged and accurate rifle, although somewhat rough. In the US, the 30-06 would probably have the advantage due to ammo availability. Either one will take down anything you will need to kill on this continent. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Taylor Machine

February 6, 2013, 01:27 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 2,918	I had a .30-06 Zestava and it was rugged and reliable. Don't believe Win made an 8x57 in a claw extractor version. Other difference is 3 position safety. I much prefer the 30 to the 8 because of bullet selection.