Thread: How Strong are 98 Actions

If a bloke bought one of the Zastava 98's that SR Martin are bringing in, just how strong would they be
As a bench mark, say, would they be as good as one of the FN made Winchesters, or as a comparison, would they be as strong as your average 700. ?
cheers.

They still have to meat sami specifications so one would assume that as long as your loads didnt go over there pressure limits you wouldn't have to worry about it.

The Interarms actions (at least the later ones) came from the same factory and they were chambered in 375 H&H and 458 Win so I am guessing strong enough ...

How strong is any other modern action? They are all pretty much the same thing. Minor differences in gas handling but I don't think 98's would let you down unless you're doing something stupid with wildcats...

Cheers guys sensible and practical answers.

So one could then buy the 6.5x55 action length rifle and make a 257 roberts out of it.?
Oddball thing that the 257 roberts is.

Originally Posted by jakewire

So one could then buy the 6.5x55 action length rifle and make a 257 roberts out of it.?
Oddball thing that the 257 roberts is.

That would be the smart thing to do, especially since your biggest potential critic is in the bush hunting.

Yes he is and do you think that is why I am enjoying myself so.
or is there another reason.... nah.

Brian and I spoke to Allan Carr who gave us a very complete answer about the difference in the new Zastava and older 98 Mauser metal make up. Give him a ring and ask him. Mitch Maxberry gave almost the same information.

Thanks.

You could just buy my 257 Roberts, VZ-33 action with bolt handle, mounts and barrel (lothar wather in a featherweight profile) all done by Allan Carr, stock on a Slee Modern classic "Rigby" pattern, Satterlee Model 70 safety with left side lever, scope is a Meopta 4x but we could talk about that, PM me your email and I'll send you a pic or 3

Originally Posted by Tentman

You could just buy my 257 Roberts, VZ-33 action with bolt handle, mounts and barrel (lothar wather in a featherweight profile) all done by Allan Carr, stock on a Slee Modern classic "Rigby" pattern, Satterlee Model 70 safety with left side lever, scope is a Meopta 4x but we could talk about that, PM me your email and I'll send you a pic or 3

You should put photos up anyways.

Originally Posted by Tentman

You could just buy my 257 Roberts, VZ-33 action with bolt handle, mounts and barrel (lothar wather in a featherweight profile) all done by Allan Carr, stock on a Slee Modern classic "Rigby" pattern, Satterlee Model 70 safety with left side lever, scope is a Meopta 4x but we could talk about that, PM me your email and I'll send you a pic or 3

That sounds rather nice, do you have any photos?

Tell them what you did

98, like, 1898, like, 116 year old design, how old-fashioned, get a Blaser, pinnacle of bolt action design thus far