Zastava M85 Hunting Rifle
Zastava Arms · Rifle · In Production · 1985
Overview
The Zastava M85 Hunting Rifle is a compact bolt-action rifle built on a scaled-down Mini Mauser action, designed for small and medium game hunting with intermediate calibers. Chambered in .223 Remington, .222 Remington, .222 Remington Magnum, .22-250 Remington, 7.62x39mm, and .22 Hornet, the M85 features a controlled-feed action with a 510mm barrel and weighs just 2.8 kg. The rifle uses a detachable box magazine with 5+1 capacity and is available with walnut stocks in Pig Back or Monte Carlo styles. The Fullstock variant features a shorter 460mm barrel with a Mannlicher-style stock.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2800 g (98.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1010 mm (39.76") |
| Barrel Length | 510 mm (20.08") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .223 Remington · primary — also known as 5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Rem
- 7.62x39mm — also known as 7.62mm Soviet, 7.62x39mm M43
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Mini Mauser Action, Controlled Feed, Adjustable Trigger, Detachable Box Magazine, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
Variants
- Zastava M85 Fullstock — Fullstock
Origin
Country of origin: Serbia
Notes
The M85 is distinct from the Zastava M85 military carbine (5.56mm semi-auto). The hunting rifle uses a bolt-action Mini Mauser system, while the military carbine is based on the Kalashnikov action. Weight drops to 2.7 kg for the .22 Hornet chambering.