About Picatinny Rail
The Picatinny rail system is meticulously designed with slots spaced at exact intervals of 5.23 mm, ensuring both consistent and versatile use throughout its length. This precision allows for straightforward mounting and guarantees universal compatibility, ensuring that scopr mounts tailored for a Picatinny rail will seamlessly fit, irrespective of the manufacturer or date of production. Favored for its cost-effectiveness, robustness, and dependability, the Picatinny rail is increasingly popular among experts and military users, becoming the top choice in the scope mounts market in recent years.
The Picatinny framework marks a notable enhancement over the traditional Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which has only a limited number of slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its entirety, providing enhanced flexibility for positioning devices at any desired point. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are slimmer, measuring 3.8 mm, which permits scope mounts made for Weaver rails to be used on a Picatinny rail. However, due to differences in the width of the recoil stoppers, scope mounts specifically designed for the Picatinny rail cannot be accommodated on Weaver rails. This level of compatibility and adaptability makes the Picatinny rail a superior option for a variety of mounting needs.
About the Optik Arms
Optik Arms is a manufacturer renowned for its high-quality optical mounting solutions and firearms accessories, based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company specializes in producing durable and reliable products such as fixed mounts, detachable mounts, and Picatinny rails. Optik Arms implements rigorous quality controls and utilizes advanced technology to ensure the longevity and performance of their products. Each component undergoes thorough anti-wear and anti-corrosion treatments, which highlight their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company's products are designed to meet the precise needs of both recreational shooters and professional marksmen, offering a variety of mounting options to accommodate different scopes and sighting systems.
About the Zastava
Zastava Arms, established in 1853 in Kragujevac, Serbia, began by manufacturing cannons and was initially known as Vojno-Tehnicki Zavod. Post-WWII, Zastava was rebranded as Zavodi Crvena Zastava. The company expanded its range over the years, including the licensed production of Mauser inspired rifles and, later, variants of the AK-47. Its extensive product line now includes everything from hunting rifles to military-grade weapons, maintaining a significant presence in global arms markets.
About the Zastava M70
The Zastava M70 is a Yugoslavian bolt-action rifle based on the Mauser M24 design, known for its controlled feed and claw-type extractor. Initially introduced under various names such as Whitworth or Mark X, it has also been manufactured under the LK M70 designation. The rifle features a three-locking lugs bolt, a reshaped bolt handle for easier use with scopes, and a switch safety on the right side of the bolt shroud. It includes a steel floorplate accessible internal magazine with a capacity of up to four rounds. All Zastava M70 receivers come with four holes for mounting purposes, two on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.
Variants
Zastava M70 is available in the following variants:
- Zastava M70 Standard
- Zastava M70 Left Hand
- Zastava M70 Fullstock
- Zastava M70 Battue
- Zastava M70 American Style
- Zastava M70 PS
- Zastava M70 PSS
Calibres
Zastava M70 is chambered for the following calibres:
- .22-250 Rem.
- .243 Win.
- 6mm Rem.
- .25-06 Rem.
- 6.5x55 SE
- 6.5x57
- .264 Win. Mag.
- .270 Win.
- 7x57
- 7mm-08 Rem.
- 7mm Rem. Mag.
- 7x64
- .308 Win.
- .30-06 Spr.
- .300 Win. Mag.
- 8x57 JS
- 9.3x62
- .375 H&H
- .458 Win. Mag.
Inclination
20 MOA inclination is only needed when the scope runs out of elevation. For example, when shooting at the range of 100 m, shooter gains 58.2 cm / 100 m of additional elevation range with a 20 MOA mount. This is approximately 5.8 Mrad of elevation. To make things even clearer – if the target was placed at 100 m, the scope with 20 MOA inclined rail would aim to the center of the target while the rifle’s barrel would aim 58 cm higher than the scope. This gives the shooter extra elevation needed for long range shooting. If you plan to shoot on distances longer than 600 meters, 20 MOA is most common. There is no negative effect of the inclined Picatinny rail in the mounting setup if you only shoot on shorter distances. The same goes also the other way around, since if you don’t shoot on extreme distances then Picatinny rail with inclination is not needed.
Design of the Rail
The Optik Arms Picatinny rail - Zastava M70, is precision-engineered from steel, offering superior durability and wear resistance compared to aluminum alternatives. This high-strength construction ensures exceptional repeatability, even with frequent use.
Equipped with 14 slots and 4 mounting holes using 6-48 threading, the rail offers versatile mounting options for various optics. A unique central channel enhances functionality by allowing simultaneous use of the rifle's iron sights, serving as a reliable backup when no accessories are mounted. Secure attachment is achieved through 4 screws, ensuring stability and accuracy under recoil.
This rail is designed to meet the demands of precision shooters and hunters, combining durability with practical features for optimal performance.
Mounting Dimensions
- A=21.9mm
- B=97mm
- C=12.8mm
- R1=14.5mm
- R2=18mm
- BHU=4mm
This rail can also be mounted on
Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Optik Arms Picatinny rail - Zastava M70 can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:
- FN Browning Browning Mauser
- Herters XK3
- Herters Zastava J9
- Husqvarna 5000
- Interarms Mark X
- J.C. Higgins Model 51
- Kettner Luger L04
- Kettner Luger L99
- Marlin 455
- Parker Hale Safari 1200
- Remington 798
- Santa Barbara Mauser
- Voere 2155
- Voere 2165
Mounting Instructions
Clean the rifle's receiver thoroughly with a cleaning fluid, such as acetone, to remove all stains, grease, and oil. Once the surface is clean and dry, verify that the screws fit both the rail and the receiver holes. Before mounting the rail, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid (278 or 648) to the screws, avoiding any contact with the mounting holes. Carefully clean any excess fluid around the rail using the cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, tighten the screws to the appropriate torque (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs). If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.
What's in the box
Each package comes complete with one steel rail and 4 screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.
Warranty
This product comes with a 10-year warranty.
