Al-Qadissiya Establishments · Sniper-Rifle · Discontinued · 1984
| Weight (empty) | 4500 g (158.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1135 mm (44.69") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3225 J (2379 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x54mmR
The Tabuk Sniper Rifle is an Iraqi-produced designated marksman rifle based on the Yugoslav Zastava M76, itself an enlarged AK-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x54mmR. Manufactured by Al-Qadissiya Establishments (also known as the Al-Qadissiya State Establishment for Mechanical Industries), the Tabuk Sniper was produced in Iraq during the 1980s to provide Iraqi military forces with an indigenous sniper capability. Like its Yugoslav parent, the Tabuk Sniper uses a long-stroke gas piston system deri...
Country of Origin: IQ