Talk:Zastava M76

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[edit] Designation

This weapon in US use would be called a Designated Marksman Rifle, However

In Yugoslavia and in Iraq (yes Iraq Uses it and manufactures a copy) it is a true sniper rifle.

as to these countries it regularly is used at a range greater than their PKM or Machine Gun Range of a squad.

It is used to snipe, while ranges that the US would use its snipers is reserved for Motars or Recoiless Rifles. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.247.141.177 (talk • contribs)

[edit] Ballistics

"Though the M76 fires its bullets at a relatively modest 730 m/s (2395 ft/s) muzzle velocity, the 7.92 x 57 IS cartridge loaded with aerodynamic efficient 12.8 gram (198 gr) military sS ball bullets still offers a supersonic reach of ≈ 910 m (995 yd) under ICAO Standard Atmosphere conditions at sea level (air density ρ = 1.225 kg/m³)."

The performance of the bullet is more dependent the characteristics of the cartridge, not the firearm, in most cases. Sonar610 (talk) 06:54, 25 April 2008 (UTC)