Zastava Arms · Sniper-Rifle · In Production · 1976
| Weight (empty) | 4200 g (148.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1135 mm (44.69") |
| Barrel Length | 550 mm (21.65") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Rotating Bolt |
| Firing Mechanism | Rotating Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 730 m/s (2395 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3412 J (2517 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.92x57mm Mauser
The Zastava M76 is a Yugoslav semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered primarily in 7.92x57mm Mauser, developed by Zastava Arms in the mid-1970s. Based on a scaled-up Kalashnikov action with a longer receiver and heavier barrel, the M76 was Yugoslavia's answer to the Soviet SVD, designed to provide squad-level precision fire support using the abundant 8mm Mauser ammunition stockpiled from World War II and post-war production. The rifle saw extensive combat use during the Yugoslav Wars ...
Country of Origin: YU