Zastava Z5: Old School Mini .22
Posted: January 10th, 2012 | Author: zackpow | Filed under: 22 Magnum Rifles | Tags: .22, 39A, 452, 453, 513, 70pss, 77-22, 795, 925, 94/22, accu-trigger, action, american, amory, arms, beechwood, blr, bolt, browning, bushnell, chipmunk, crickett, cub, CZ, dot, eaa, european, farmer, five, inc, keystone, malin, marlin, mkii-gy, model, nutnfancy, papoose, r4, rd30, red, remington, reviews, Rifle, rimfire, ruger, rv7, rv9, Savage, scope, scout, sporting, stock, t-900, tnp, ussg, varmint, walnut, weaver, winchester, youth | 25 Comments »Little .22 bolt action guns are a riot. They’re fun and engaging recreational shooting options for everyone. In some ways theyre easier and less intimidating instructional tools for kids, some female, or new shooters. The Serbian-made Zastava Z5 Youth gun is just such a rifle. Formerly imported by Charles Daley, Interarms, and then marketed by Remington Model Five (version shown and discussed here), this little .22 bolt gun fun and fast. Bolt lift is only 60º and the action is smooth. Trigger out of the box is a bit stagey buy as shown can be easily improved using factory adjustment screws. Current versions wear a press checkered laminated stock but other hardwood versions, like this one, have been issued. This stock is diminuitive for the smaller shooter and features 12 3/8″ length of pull (vs 13 3/8″ for adult Z5 model). Weighing only 5 ½ lbs (6 lbs with laminated stocks), the Rem Five/Z5 is quick into action and won’t weigh down the new shooter (as long as you dont mount a heavy optic!). The bluing in this model is superb: high gloss and smooth. The Z5 comes with a 5 round magazine with is a bit thumb busting but ruggedly built. These magazines are not readily available but currently can be had from USSG Inc directly for around . Having more with make your shooting sessions a bit funner. But the Z5 can also function as a single shot with the included single shot adaptor (may be optional on some models), thus teaching the new shooter ammunition conservation and …