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Probably a long shot, but I need a left hand magnum bolt face Zastava action or rifle. It does not matter the caliber, it will be rebarreled to .375 Ruger.

If someone has an action laying around they will never use, or a complete rifle or barreled action, I would be interested. Even just the bare receiver and bare matching bolt. It does not matter if it has bluing or not or what it looks like, I just can't handle pitting. If it were drilled for a peep sight on the rear ring the way they used to do it, that would be even better but not a requirement.

Someone has to have one of these they will never be using and wanting it to go to a good home.

I have tons of right hand Zastava and other Mauser and gun stuff I would make a compelling trade on, or just cash.

Here’s links to adverts on gunbroker and gunsinternational:

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1001114916

https://www.gunsinternational.com/g...r-rifles-by-zastava.cfm?gun_id=102161892

Pretty sure it the same guy and he imports them.

Thank you. I have known him for a few years now, but his prices are out of line with reality. I check the gun sites regularly for left hand Mausers. Plus, I do not want to mess up a new rifle if I don't have to. Would prefer to start with a beater or well used rifle that needs an upgrade.

I did a post a couple of years back and was able to get a really nice custom 30 06 and a new 300WM in left hand at fair prices. I was going to use the 300WM to install the 375 barrel on and made the mistake of scoping it and shooting it just to see how it would do. Damn thing is so accurate it would be a crime to rebarrel it. Plus I started seeing a need for it. I was not planning on a 300WM but now it is in the mix.

Its a long shot, but maybe someone here has one they don't need anymore.

Not sure if it is still floating around. 6-8 months ago, there was a PO Ackley LH Mauser floating around GB chambered for.300WM. Cannot remember price.

I have two LH Zastava based customs and if you can find one that was well made, they are a good action for a CRF rifle build.

Can the 300 mag be converted to a 458 Lott or 416 Rigby with just a barrel swap ? Thanks for any advice

No. Different bolt heads and definitely different magazine geometries. Plus all the rail work etc. If you go down this road send it to a qualified smith who understands and has experience with these issues.

I bought an MRC stainless LH magnum action years ago, with the expectation to build a .375 H&H. Then I stumbled upon a like new M70 LH .375 rifle. I ended up selling the MRC action and wish I never did. I'd love to build a really big bore like a .404 Jefferies, .500 Jefferies or .505 Gibbs. No real reason, just to play with.

Can't help you out this time buddy. Good luck with your search. 🙂

Thank you!

You could easily convert a 300 WM to 458 Win Mag. A little bit of feed work is all it should take.

The longer 458 Lott will need mag and action mods. This will require a good smith who can make the right changes to the magazine and action. While it’s possible, a 416 Rigby IMO is too large a cartridge for this action. A 416 Rem mag would be a better option but you’d need mods similar to those for a 458 Lott.

If you have your mind set on a 416 Rigby try to find a CZ550 magnum. They’re discontinued but are a much larger action and better suited to a cartridge like a 416 Rigby.