This review tests the Two Rivers Arms reproduction of the Iraqi Tabuk Sniper rifle, a long-barreled AK variant. Practical accuracy was assessed out to 800 yards, revealing limitations of the 7.62x39mm cartridge at longer ranges, exacerbated by a malfunctioning LPS scope. Despite challenges, the rifle demonstrated capability beyond its intended DMR role.
The Iraqi Tabuk rifle is a variant of the Yugoslavian Zastava M70 pattern, manufactured in Iraq starting in 1980. While sharing the M70's distinctive features like unique rear trunnions and a grenade cutoff sight, Iraqi versions often have Arabic markings and distinct grip serrations. The Tabuk was not the universal Iraqi army standard but often a status symbol for elite units. A sniper variant also exists, chambered in 7.62x39mm with an extended barrel and scope mount.
This review details the Iraqi Tabuk AK rifle, a variant based on the Yugoslavian Zastava M70B1. It highlights the rifle's unique features, including a bulged RPK-style receiver, a grenade launcher sight, and a specific safety mechanism. The review also covers historical context, markings like the Lion of Babylon crest, and various configurations such as carbines and sniper variants.
Two Rivers Arms specializes in historically accurate reproductions of firearms veterans cannot bring home, like the Iraqi Tabuk. Founder Steve Russell, a retired Lt. Col., aims to honor veterans by recreating these pieces with extreme attention to detail and quality, using demilled parts for reference. The company offers variants including the Tabuk Sniper, which features a 20-inch barrel and is accurate beyond 600 yards.
This video showcases a Yugoslavian M70B1 AK-47 variant that has undergone a refinishing process by Two Rivers Arms to enhance its authenticity. The creator explicitly differentiates it from a Yugo PAP model, emphasizing its Century Arms import origin. The description also includes social media links for the creator and Two Rivers Arms, as well as promotional codes for Battle Arms Development and Tekmat, suggesting potential affiliate marketing or sponsorships. The video aims to highlight the custom refinishing work and the specific model of the rifle.
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