Zastava M91 at the Range

Published on March 14, 2020
Duration: 12:30

The Zastava M91 is a reliable 7.62x54R rifle, succeeding the M76 and offering a civilian-legal precision platform. While completely reliable, its POSP 4x24 scope presents parallax issues and difficult adjustments. Ergonomics, particularly the scope offset, can be challenging for left-handed shooters, though the adjustable gas system and trigger are functional.

Quick Summary

The Zastava M91 rifle is chambered in 7.62x54R and proved completely reliable in testing. However, its POSP 4x24 scope exhibits parallax issues and difficult metric adjustments. Ergonomically, the left-side scope offset can challenge left-handed shooters.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Zastava M91 History
  2. 01:29Ergonomics & Scope Offset Discussion
  3. 02:10First Shooting Group at 100 Yards
  4. 04:01POSP 4x24 Scope Technical Details
  5. 06:12Gas System & Trigger Assessment
  6. 08:11Parallax Issues & Final Groups
  7. 10:34Conclusion: Reliability & Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Zastava M91 rifle?

The Zastava M91 rifle is chambered in the 7.62x54R caliber. This is a common cartridge used in many Soviet Bloc firearms, including the Mosin-Nagant and Dragunov sniper rifles.

What are the main ergonomic challenges of the Zastava M91?

A notable ergonomic challenge is the scope's slight offset to the left, which requires shooters, especially left-handed ones, to roll their head over the stock to achieve a proper sight picture. The adjustable cheek rest can help, but the offset remains a factor.

How reliable is the Zastava M91 rifle?

During the range test conducted by Forgotten Weapons, the Zastava M91 proved to be completely reliable, experiencing no malfunctions. This suggests a robust and dependable operating system.

What are the potential issues with the POSP 4x24 scope on the Zastava M91?

The POSP 4x24 scope used on the M91 may suffer from significant parallax issues, which can enlarge shot groups. Additionally, its adjustment clicks are metric (1/10 MRAD at 100m), making fine-tuning for zero more difficult than standard MOA adjustments.

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