Overview
The Zastava Arms USA ZPAPM70 chambered in 7.62x39mm represents a robust and dependable semi-automatic rifle platform. Designed for sustained operational performance, this M70 variant integrates core Kalashnikov principles with enhanced material specifications, making it a suitable option for experienced enthusiasts and practical applications requiring a durable rifle system. It arrives ready for immediate deployment, with provisions for user customization of magazines.
Key Features
Robust Construction
The ZPAPM70 features a 1.5mm stamped receiver, providing enhanced structural rigidity and increased service life compared to standard 1.0mm designs. This is further complemented by a forged barrel trunnion and a bulged trunnion, critically reinforcing the locking mechanism and ensuring long-term reliability under high-round count scenarios. This heavy-duty construction is fundamental to the M70’s reputation for durability.
Barrel Integrity
The 16.25-inch barrel is hammer-forged and chrome-lined. This manufacturing process densifies the steel, enhancing its metallurgical properties for increased durability and consistent bore dimensions. The chrome lining provides superior corrosion resistance and facilitates cleaning, contributing to precision retention and extended barrel life under varied environmental conditions and ammunition types.
Operational Reliability
Internal components, including the fire control group and bolt carrier group, are precisely heat-treated and matched. This meticulous process ensures consistent metallurgical hardness across critical wear surfaces, mitigating premature component wear and promoting predictable, reliable cycling through thousands of operational cycles.
Furnishings and Ergonomics
This configuration is outfitted with traditional Serbian Red Wood handguards, offering both classic aesthetic appeal and a functional interface for heat dissipation during extended firing sequences. The rifle includes a factory-fitted Triangle Stock, providing a stable and defined shoulder interface for consistent shot placement and weapon manipulation. The primary barrel and receiver components feature a durable black finish for protection against environmental elements.
Technical Specifications
- **Model:** Zastava Arms USA ZPAPM70 ZR7762RT
- **Caliber:** 7.62x39mm
- **Action:** Semi-Automatic
- **Barrel Length:** 16.25 inches
- **Barrel Material:** Hammer Forged, Chrome Lined
- **Receiver Material:** 1.5mm Stamped Steel with Bulged Trunnion
- **Trunnions:** Forged Barrel Trunnions
- **Fire Control Group:** Properly Heat Treated
- **Bolt Carrier Group:** Properly Heat Treated
- **Stock:** Triangle Stock
- **Handguard:** Serbian Red Wood
- **Finish:** Black Barrel/Receiver
- **Capacity:** 30+1 (magazine dependent, sold separately)
