Thoughts: Zastava M85 - 12/18/13
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M85 Mini-Mauser .223 Rem. Bolt Action with Left-Hand Monte Carlo Stock �
The Classic Designed Short Action Rifle
Manufactured in Serbia at the Zastava factory, the Sporting Rifle M85 is based on the traditional concept locking system that Zastava uses for bolt-action rifles.
ADAPTED FOR LEFT-HANDED SHOOTERS
Specifications:
The Classic Designed Short Action Rifle
Manufactured in Serbia at the Zastava factory, the Sporting Rifle M85 is based on the traditional concept locking system that Zastava uses for bolt-action rifles.
ADAPTED FOR LEFT-HANDED SHOOTERS
Specifications:
- .223 Rem. short bolt action.
- Barrel is made of chrome-vanadium steel, by cold forging.
- Monte Carlo style left-hand walnut stock.
- Recoil pad is made of rubber.
- Grip cap is made of walnut.
- Lever-type safety.
- Iron sights.
- Metal swivels.
- 20.07" barrel length.
- 39.76" overall length.
- Weighs 6.17 lbs.
- 5rd integral magazine.
Thinking of getting one and using it as my backpacking brush gun and maybe close range (<100 yard/91 meter) deer rifle.
Thoughts on the rifle, hunting with a 223 or whatever?
Also if you have one of these, please tell me a little - quality, accuracy, ammo/bullets your gun likes. Also, what twist does it have? Google results speculate a 1:9.5" twist.
EDIT:
Wondering about a lightweight synthetic stock for this gun too. Like a McMillan Edge stock. Any recommendations?