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Thinking of a rifle build, probably in 280 Remington and possibly another rifle in 260 Remington. Use for hunting and some recreational steel shooting at distance. What's your choice and why? Zastava M70 Remington 700 EDIT: I'm leaning towards the Mauser because it's so much cheaper than the Remington. $450 for the Mauser vs $650 for the Remington But I'm not sure about the 'smithing/accuracy potential of the Mauser over the Remington.
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You can get a used Rem M700 for a lot less than $650.
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You can get a used Rem M700 for a lot less than $650. +1 on what the elk/coyote hunter said...
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The Zasty is a classic, but only comes in long 30-06 length. So I would for he Zasty for the 280 and the 700 for your 260.
I have both a blued and a stainless Zastavas. Both moa out of the box with the cheap plastic stock, fore-end pressure point and all.
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Here's my Zastava blued in 270 Winnie. I near-as-dammit got the 7x64 version but lack of brass availability steered me towards the 270.
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You can get a used Rem M700 for a lot less than $650. Likely even a new if it is the one in your photo.
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The Zasty is a classic, but only comes in long 30-06 length. So I would for he Zasty for the 280 and the 700 for your 260. Agreed!
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The Zastava is a better overall quality rifle than the Remington. It's accuracy potential as a basis for a custom build is excellent. As noted, it's a long action.
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Why not get a Winchester Model 70, and be done with it?
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You can get a used Rem M700 for a lot less than $650. I've been looking on Gunbroker, but haven't seen any short action .473 calibers at that price. The Zasty is a classic, but only comes in long 30-06 length. So I would for he Zasty for the 280 and the 700 for your 260.
I have both a blued and a stainless Zastavas. Both moa out of the box with the cheap plastic stock, fore-end pressure point and all. Really? K-var has 'em in 308, which is a short action caliber. Did they shove a short action cartridge in a long action receiver a'la the M24? Why not get a Winchester Model 70, and be done with it? Hard to find in left hand at an affordable price.
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Thinking of a rifle build, probably in 280 Remington and possibly another rifle in 260 Remington.
Use for hunting and some recreational steel shooting at distance.
What's your choice and why?
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I'm leaning towards the Mauser because it's so much cheaper than the Remington. $450 for the Mauser vs $650 for the Remington
But I'm not sure about the 'smithing/accuracy potential of the Mauser over the Remington. If you are going to get two rifles built, use the same model of action for both. Familiarity breeds perfection. After a couple of years of lugging around M700s, I opted to use my Ruger 77 a bit for deer hunting. I missed an opportunity at a nice buck in thick cover as I fumbled with the now-unfamiliar safety. Of the two, I'd opt for the M700. Everyone works on M700s, and everyone makes parts for them. And any smith worthy of that title can accurize one. Just my opinions..... Kaiser Norton
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Both will work fine -- the Zastava would be my personal choice
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Really? K-var has 'em in 308, which is a short action caliber. Did they shove a short action cartridge in a long action receiver a'la the M24? .
The 243 Zastava M70 I saw was long action with a magazine block. Pretty sure they're all long actions.
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My .243 Zastava is a long action.
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I am thinking of adding another Zasty to the collection, this time a blued 375 H+H. You see, you need a 375H for pigs and fallow deer.
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I have a blued Zastava in 375 H&H, left handed. It shot .730 out of the box. I love it.
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Many Remington smiths will not work on a Mauser action. Like a Chevy mechanic and a BMW mechanic. If you are truly going to build and not just swap the stock and barrel, talk to your smith.
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Anybody have a manlicher stocked Zastava? I was wondering how the accuracy is with one of those.
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Didnt Zastava make RIFLES for Rem> Then Rem Would Stamp Rem on Zastava Rifles!?!!!????> look into it if you do not believe me Enjoy.
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Sure, the Rem 798 was the large ring and the 799 was the Mini.
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