Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
- Introduced
- 1970
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle is a bolt-action sporting rifle built on the proven Mauser 98 controlled-feed action, manufactured by Zastava Arms in Kragujevac, Serbia. Available in 19 calibers from .22-250 Remington to .458 Winchester Magnum, the M70 has been the backbone of Zastava's civilian rifle lineup since the 1970s. The action features a controlled-round feed with a massive non-rotating claw extractor, a fixed blade ejector, and a three-position wing safety. Barrels are cold hammer-forged with a choice of 560mm or 600mm lengths depending on caliber. The rifle is offered with single, single DAT (Direct Action Trigger), or double set triggers, and walnut stocks in either Pig Back or Monte Carlo configurations. Laminated wood stocks are also available. The M70 is renowned for its robust construction, smooth bolt cycling, and accuracy potential that belies its relatively modest price point.
The Zastava M70 hunting rifle shares its name but not its design with the famous M70 assault rifle. While the assault rifle is based on the Kalashnikov system, the hunting rifle is built on the classic Mauser 98 action - a fitting choice for a company headquartered in the same city where Serbian King Peter I established a modern arms factory in 1853.
Available in Fullstock, PS (polymer stock), and left-hand configurations. The Fullstock variant has a shorter 510mm barrel with Mannlicher-style stock extending to the muzzle. Standard and magnum actions accommodate different caliber groups.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Zastava Arms
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- Serbia
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 1970
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 600 mm
- Overall length
- 1140 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.60 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 600 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Mauser controlled feed
Adjustable trigger
Hinged floorplate
Cold hammer forged barrel
Available in 19 calibers
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 157 .308 Winchester rifles | 3.60 kg | 3.22 kg | Heavier than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 146 .308 Winchester rifles | 1140 mm | 1067 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 166 .308 Winchester rifles | 600 mm | 559 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 162 .308 Winchester rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle
How much does the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle weigh?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle weighs 3.60 kg (7.94 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle is chambered in .308 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum, 7.92x57mm Mauser, 7x64mm Brenneke, and 9.3x62mm.
How many rounds does the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle hold?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle holds 5 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle is 1140 mm (44.9 in) long overall, with a 600 mm (23.6 in) barrel.
Who makes the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle is made by Zastava Arms (Serbia).
When was the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle introduced?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle was introduced in 1970.
How does the Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle operate?
The Zastava M70 Hunting Rifle uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
88%
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API
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