Howa Mini vs custom action

[Harpoon1]

The Zastava LK M85 mini Mauser could be a good candidate for conversion to 6.5 Grendel, especially the one chambered in 7.62x39. It's a good lookin' traditional bolt gun also sold as an Interarms Mini Mark X. I saw an Interarms marked mini Mauser at a gun show that was chambered in.223 Rem. It was a beautiful gun with a well-figured European walnut stock & exquisite bluing.

https://zastavaarmsusa.com/product/sport...le-lk-m85/

I purchased one a while back, sometime in 2019. I do like the walnut stock and you’re right, the bluing is very well done, however, the action is not really a true “Mauser” type. It’s your typical push feed and the example I have is not machined nearly as well as any of my CZ’s.

My original plan was to rebarrel it after shooting it out, it’s a 7.62x39 but, after seeing and using the action, I’ve changed my mind and have decided not to throw anymore good money after bad. I would much rather convert a CZ 527 instead.