Iraqi Tabuk Sniper to 800yds: Practical Accuracy (Two Rivers Arms repro)

The Tabuk Sniper, produced in Saddam's Iraq based on the Yugoslavian Zastava M76, is chambered in 7.62x39mm and features an RPK-style trunnion and PKM-style muzzle brake. Lacking grenade launcher attachments for improved accuracy, it typically uses 4x24 PSO or Zrak optics with a 1,000-meter rangefinding reticle. Functioning as a squad-level DMR, its effective range is around 600m, often used between 400-500m.

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.

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