CZ 750 S1 M1
Česká zbrojovka · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2004
Also known as: CZ 750, CZ 750 Sniper, CZ-750 S1M1
Overview
The CZ 750 S1 M1 is a Czech military sniper rifle developed by Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) for the Czech Armed Forces. Built on a Mauser 98-derived action, the CZ 750 features a heavy 26-inch cold hammer forged barrel with 4-groove rifling optimized for 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition. The rifle uses a synthetic adjustable stock with adjustable cheek piece and butt plate for custom fit, and feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine. Designed primarily for military and law enforcement use, the CZ 750 delivers reliable sub-MOA accuracy and has been adopted by Czech and Slovak military forces as a designated marksman and sniper platform.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5810 g (204.9 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 6200 g (218.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1220 mm (48.03") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3700 m (4046 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Cold Hammer Forged Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Free Floating Barrel, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Adjustable Butt Plate, Heavy Barrel Profile, Picatinny Rail, Mauser 98 Action, Suppressor Ready
Variants
- CZ 750 S1 M1 Sport — Sporting
Service history
Operators
- Czech Armed Forces · adopted 2004
- Czech Police
- Slovak Armed Forces
Conflicts
- War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Production numbers not publicly disclosed. Primarily produced for Czech military and law enforcement contracts.
Origin
Country of origin: Czech Republic
Notes
The CZ 750 action is derived from the proven Mauser 98 controlled-feed design, providing reliable extraction and feeding even in adverse conditions. The 26-inch heavy barrel with 1:10-inch twist rate is optimized for standard 147-grain and 168-grain NATO match ammunition. The adjustable synthetic stock allows the rifle to be fitted to individual shooters without aftermarket modifications. The rifle is capable of consistent sub-MOA accuracy at 800 meters with match-grade ammunition. The CZ 750 was developed specifically to meet Czech military requirements for a domestically produced sniper weapon system.
Background
The CZ 750 represents the Czech Republic's commitment to maintaining a domestic sniper rifle capability rather than relying on foreign imports. Built in the same Uhersky Brod factory that produces the world-famous CZ 75 pistol, the CZ 750 proved itself in Afghanistan where Czech Army snipers used it alongside NATO allies, demonstrating that Eastern European firearms engineering could match Western precision rifle standards.