Karabini-Engleskizastava LKM 70
Karabini-Engleskizastava LKM 70
Karabini-Engleskizastava LKM 70
L K M70,
L K M70PS,
L K M70PSS,
L K M85,
L K M98
HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
!
WARNING:
PLEASE READ
BEFORE USE
Dear Customer,
The name ZASTAVA ORUŽJE represents quality, reliability and gunsmith tradition since 1853. Your weapon was made in accordance
with very strict requirements, of the highest quality materials used for this type of products and tested by our quality control.
To be able to handle this gun safely, you are obliged to read carefully and completely the Instruction manual. In case of any misun-
derstanding, please apply to your dealer or manufacturer for detailed explanations within shortest time.
If your gun needs servicing, apply to one of the service shops authorized by your dealer.
Thank you for purchasing our sporting rifle, we hope that you will be satisfied with it.
Fig. 3> Sporting Rifle M70PSS (polymer stock; all metal parts-stainless steel)
1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
This Handling and maintenance instruction manual is valid for models: Barrels of the sporting rifles are made of high quality steel by cold forg-
LK M70; LK M70PS /polymer stock/; LK M70PSS /polymer stock, stain- ing.
less steel/; LK M85 and M98 (hereinafter sporting rifle). Interior dimensions of the barrel are in accordance with International
The design of sporting rifles Zastava is based on safe and well-known standards.
Mauser system (rotating bolt, with three locking points). Resistance of the barrel and of complete sporting rifle is also checked
Reliability, accuracy and precision of these sporting rifles are con- according to the International standards, which is proven by the
firmed in exploiting and they guarantee that these sporting rifles will stamps on rifles.
be popular in future. The rifles are made of high quality steel alloys, Warranty period for these sporting rifles is 36 months.
while M70PSS is made of high quality stainless steel. Their important Sporting rifle is created by a combination of various subassemblies
characteristics are quality surface treatment and protection of metal (A–G) (Fig. 7), that make numerous versions of Zastava’s sporting rifles.
and wooden parts.
Standard finish is blue (except for stainless steel model).
Sporting rifle M70PS (polymer stock), M70PSS (polymer stock, stainless steel)
Calibre
Stock Barrel Overall Trigger mechanism
Capacity 4 Weight
Capacity 5 rounds Capacity 3 rounds model length length
rounds
.22-250 Rem., Single trigger mechanism -
6 mm Rem. adjustable
6.5x57, 600 mm 1130 mm 3150 g
6.5x55SE, .300 Win. Mag.,
7x57, .308 Win.
.264 Win. Mag. POLYMER- Double trigger mechanism
7x64, .243 Win. Pig back
8x57JS, 7 mm Rem. Mag.
9.3x62,
.25-06 Rem., 560 mm 1090 mm 2940 g Mechanism
.30-06 Spring,
.270 Win. „Rückstecher“
Calibre
Stock Barrel Overall
Capacity 4 Weight Trigger mechanism
Capacity 5 rounds Capacity 3 rounds model length length
rounds
.22-250 Rem.,
6 mm Rem. Pig back Single trigger mechanism -
6.5x57, adjustable
600 mm 1130 mm 3600 g
6.5x55SE,
7x57, .300 Win. Mag., Monte
.308 Win. Carlo
7x64, .264 Win. Mag.
.243 Win. Double trigger mechanism
8x57JS, 7 mm Rem. Mag.
9.3x62,
.25-06 Rem.,
Mannli-
.30-06 Spring, 510 mm 1040 mm 3500 g
cher Mechanism
.270 Win.
„Rückstecher“
Loading
Pull the handle upwards and rotate the bolt. Pull the handle (bolt) fully
rearwards (Fig. 8).
Ammunition should be put into the magazine from the top side of the
rifle (Fig. 9).
If you wish to have your magazine full and not to bring a cartridge into
the barrel, when pushing the bolt, push the ammunition downwards
into the magazine (magazine box), until the bolt comes over it. To bring
a b
a cartridge into the barrel, pull the bolt rearwards and then push it for-
ward. Rotate the bolt handle downwards to lock the bolt.
After a cartridge is brought into the barrel, the safety should be put in Fig.12> Safety in M98
position „ON“. The safety is “ON” when: safety “ON”, b) safety “OFF”
in M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85 – on the stock, next to the safety, the
red dot is not visible (Fig. 11a).
in M98 – on the bolt, safety thumb-lock is in vertical position (Fig. 12a).
Immediately before triggering, the safety should be put in position a) with large trigger pull – triggering is done solely by pulling the trig-
„OFF“ to unblock the mechanism. ger with larger pull, with long length of pull (force of 2.2 to 2.8 daN)
Safety is in position “OFF” when: b) with small trigger pull – triggering is done in two stages: by
- in M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85 – on the stock, next to the safety, a pushing the trigger forward (preparation stage) and by pulling the trig-
red dot is visible (Fig. 11b). ger with small trigger pull and with very small length of pull (triggering
- in M98 – on the bolt, thumb-lock safety is in horizontal position, ro- stage) (force of 0.5 daN)
tated to the right (Fig. 12b).
WARNINGS:
Depending on model, sporting rifles can have one of four types of trig- 1. Put the trigger into position with small trigger pull only immediately
ger mechanism. Manner of triggering directly depends on the type of before firing. When handling the rifle or during carrying, the trigger
the mechanism. must be in position with large pull.
Single trigger mechanism – trigger pull and length of pull cannot be 2. If the trigger is in position with small trigger pull, and you do not wish
adjusted. Triggering is done by pulling the trigger. to shoot, you should put the safety on, by pulling it rearwards. The trig-
ger will then automatically return to the position with large pull.
Single trigger mechanism — adjustable - there is a possibility of ad- WARNING: On all sporting rifles, trigger pulls, engagements and
justing the engagement between the sear and trigger, which directly lengths of pull are set at the factory. Further adjustments should be
affects length of pull and trigger pull. Triggering is done by pulling the done only in authorized service shops. Incompetent adjustment is ex-
trigger. tremely dangerous!
If you need to empty the rifle when a cartridge is in the barrel, pull the During the disassembly, models M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85 must
bolt rearwards and eject the cartridge from the barrel. Then, while the have the safety in position “OFF”, and in model M98 thumb-lock safety
bolt is in rear position, manually empty the magazine. must be in vertical position (Fig.13).
WARNING: It is not recommended to empty the rifle by first bringing a To separate the bolt assembly, rotate the bolt handle upwards, pull the
cartridge into the barrel and then by pulling the bolt to eject it. bolt rearwards. In that, pull the ejector box to the side, to enable free
extraction of the bolt from the receiver. (Fig. 14).
a b
Fig. 15> Compression of hammer spring Fig. 16> Separation of hammer mechanism a) models M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85; b) model M98 Fig. 17> Stripping of hammer mechanism
a b Aiming: point the gun to the target. Set the front sight post visually to
the slot in the rear sight, align the height with the upper edge of the
Fig. 18> Parts of hammer mechanism: rear sight and match with the target (Fig. 18)
a) models M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85,1. hammer, 2. bolt sleeve, 3.hammer spring, 4. firing
pin, 5. bolt body When choosing calibres, the manufacturer wanted to include all types
b) model M98, 1. hammer, 2. thumb-lock safety, 3. bolt sleeve, 4. hammer spring, 5. firing pin, of ammunition mostly used in the world. Differences in the character-
6. bolt body istics of ammunition of certain manufacturers affect the trajectory of a
WARNING: Further stripping should not be done by the owner. bullet and create deviation of the shot from the aiming point.
Assembly is done by the opposite sequence of actions. To solve this problem, the height of the rear sight of the rifle is adjust-
After the rifle is assembled, hammer spring and trigger mechanism able, by moving the sight plate. In that way, you can eliminate differ-
spring remain compressed. Fire the rifle without cartridges to decom- ences in ammunition and differences in aiming in relation to factory
press the springs, so they do not remain compressed for a longer pe- rectification of the sight, which is done at 100 m (Fig. 18).
riod.
In models M70, M70PS, M70PSS and M85 switch the safety to position By using the same ammunition, you avoid constant correction of the
„ON“. sights.
After each hunt, no matter if fired or not, a gun should be dried and
wiped. Clean soot in barrel with cleaner and a cloth, changing the cloth
several times. Clean cloth is a sign that the barrel is cleaned well. Bring
the cleaner with cloth into the barrel through the cartridge chamber.
Using the cleaner and a cloth, lubricate the barrel with special oils for
this purpose.
Brushes with spiral wire should not be used for cleaning of the barrel,
Fig. 19> Aiming because they could damage smooth surfaces of the barrel.
a) rear sight adjustment screw
Other parts can be cleaned with a clean cloth or a brush, with preserva-
tion oil or paraffin oil. Never use materials used for cleaning of the bar-
rel, because they can cause corrosion on other metal parts of the rifle.
WARNING: For all repairs and replacement of parts, you should turn to
authorized service shops.