
The Zastava M76 is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle developed in Yugoslavia. It is based on the Zastava M70 Kalashnikov action enlarged to handle full-power rifle cartridges. The M76 fires the 8x57mm Mauser round, giving it superior range and stopping power compared to 7.62x39mm AK-based rifles. It features a heavy-profile barrel and a detachable 10-round magazine. The M76 is equipped with optics as standard and has been used as a front-line sniper system.
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