Interarms question

[Tater]

I might be getting an Interarms 7mm from my cousin and I'm wondering if you could tell me anything about it. It's an Interarms Mark X in 7mmMag. I think it's made by CZ but I'm not positive. Haven't heard too much about Interarms but I'm pretty sure my cousin wouldn't sell me a POS. Any input? Thanks

[jplonghunter]

Tater

Interarms Mark X were built in the Zastava factory. Copy of Mauser action. Not of the same quality as the FN,but still a good rifle IMHO.

jplonghunter

[Mr. 16 gauge]

As JP said, not CZ but Zastava. I have one I bought in 1978 (30-06).....gun is accurate as any other low end bolt action I've shot, is durable, and inexpensive. No complaints;)

[Rapier]

You may take a look here and read about the Mark 10 action and rifles. They are in fact a commercial 98 Mauser actions built very well by a firm with 110 years in the arms business. It is built to exacting standards so that 98 parts fit the Mark 10 except for the safety, which on the 10 is a thumb safety on the right side of the action rather than the rear of the bolt.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28870679/Interarms-Mark-X-Bolt-Action-Rifle

I have never heard an owner of a Mark 10 say anything but good about the rifles. The CZ idea comes from the stamp of the company which is a ZCZ with one letter superposed upon the other.

I have seen them in most magnum chamberings and I built a custom 350 Rem Mag on a standard length mark 10, which allows the 350 RM to walk tall once you seat the bullets out, so as to be more like a 358 Norma Mag.
Ed

[Adam Helmer]

Tater,

I agree with Rapier, the Mark X is a fine action. I just had a .264 Winchester Magnum rifle built on a Mark X action. With good handloads, MOA is routine in my .264. Nuff said!

Adam

[popplecop]

Thanks for this post, bought a barreled action back in the mid sixties in .243. Long action with a magazine block for the .243 cartridge. Anyway started restocking it several years ago and it got set aside. Guess it's time to dig it out and finish it.

[Rapier]

When you start to stock the action, watch the safety fit. The safety should have a slot cut inside the action's well, wide enough (front to back and side to side) for forward and rear travel with the height of the wood below the safety's thumb plate set so that upon finish to be just below the thumb plate of the safety. The bottom of the thumb plate is below the top of the tang thus requiring a notch be cut in the stock. Look at the way the safety moves very carefully before you start. It is a bit tricky to get the angle and fit just right so the fit looks correct and is pleasing to the eye. The rest of the action fit is pretty straight forward, same as with any 98 action.
Ed

[Jack]

Interarms is an importer, rather than a maker. The Mark 10's were made by Zastava, as others have said.
Good rifles, IMO.

[Joe Boleo]

I have a few Interarms (Zastava) rifles and like them. They are not a smooth as my F.N. and Husquvarna actions and were less expensive. Take care...
Joe

[PJgunner]

I've has two Zastava rifles and I'm still kicking myself for selling them. One was the Alaskan in .375 H&H and the other a .300 Win. Mag. that had a stock made for European sales rather than the US. The .375 was generally MOA when I did my part and that .300 was even better at .80" average. Recoil from that .300 wasn't bad with the 180 gr. bullets but was a tad uncomortable with my 200 gr. bulleted loads. Would I buy another? You bet!
Paul B.