Yugoslavians Did It Differently: Zastava AK M70 Collection Overview For 2020

For this weekend, how about another collection overview & comparison? This time, we go over Misha's Yugoslavian/Serbian Zastava rifles, and talk about how each is similar & different from its Soviet-Russian counterpart.
Some of the rifles featured in this video include the M59/66 SKS, M48 Mauser, milled M70, 1.0mm stamped M70AB1/NPAP-DF, 1.5mm stamped M70B1/OPAP, heavy barrel M72 LMG, M92 AKSU carbine, and the M76 & M91 DMRs.
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[@joshdudeguy2830]

I have 0 experience with AK variant rifles so I did about a year of research before picking one up. After all that research, I settled on what I think my best possible choice was for the price point. The Zastava M70 ZPAP with Chrome-lined barrel, bulged front trunnion and 1.5mm stamped receiver. I haven't even gotten to shoot it yet but it is gorgeous and I am excited!

[@rdh5961]

Great choice.

[@doctorsorder414]

Man. All I can say is wow. You have a some real gems there.

[@kristianlarsen6210]

ur a gem

[@shawnoandrew]

The Yugo AK is built like a tank. Its the most heavy duty AK there is. You need a model 59 SKS.

[@Shaggerton]

The Yugo SKS is so nice! Love mine!

[@misha5670]

Well, was built for regular grenade launching so kind of had to be over constructed. A bit ironically, the Chinese Type 56 followed a very similar path.

[@crunch9876]

Are modern zpaps as good as real yugo ak’s?

[@lmCIoudz]

@@crunch9876 Yes if not better

[@Urmom-mm6dk]

@DesertRat556 someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I think the newer zpaps have chrome lined barrels and the older ones don’t.

[@dusanmargan7524]

Mishaco, if you ever wondered what is written on the stock of that RPK, it says Vuk. It is a common Serbian name which means Wolf. Greetings from Serbia.

[@kristianlarsen6210]

Srpska Slava < > slava serbia xxx orthodoxy brotherhood kosovo serbia serbia kosovo

[@thriftshopper23]

Idk if you'll see this but my Yugo SKS has "Nemila" carved into the stock and as I understand it's a Bosnian town name. I'm thinking this may jiny that it was used in the Bosnian civil war but I'm unsure if there's some other meaning.

[@Falcon-nj6kr]

@@thriftshopper23 Are you sure its Nemila? Never heared of that town in Bosnia,it sounds more like female name

[@Get_Splooshed]

@@Falcon-nj6kr mans thought he had a Bosnian civil war rifle but turned out it just belonged to a simp💀💀💀

[@lidijabacic8348]

@@thriftshopper23 its a town. all the war guns are from Bosnia. there was no war in other states of yugoslavia just minor skirmishes. but a major genocidal war in Bosnia. Because of large muslim Bosniac population. catholics and orthodox joined to slaughter muslims. why all the christian hate for muslims? isnt christianity about love and forgiveness? 😂😂 you are just jealous because deep down you know islam is truth and reterded christianity is a lie, but you are to cowardly to become muslims because you are afraid of your friends, neighbours, relatives, social pressure. you should be afraid of god, not humans. but you wanna ascribe a son and a woman to god. both jesus and mary will stand before god and answer for what you clowns invented after they were gone, and so will you.

[@Matt_Moore]

Wife: Honey, can you run up to the store and pick me up some White Claw? Me: Sure babe, right after I watch this Mishaco video. Wife: How long will that be? Me: About an hour and thirty eight minutes. Wife: 😡

[@10mikemike89]

That seltzer water with alcohol is really good. And I'm an old codger raised on Pabst and whisky

[@Matt_Moore]

10 mike mike: I hear ya bro. I’m not much of a drinker especially at home, but when I do... I keep it OG high class with Coors Light poolside.

[@misha5670]

@@Matt_Moore Vodka, chilled, neat; please & thank you.

[@misobeno]

@@misha5670 but their aint no laws when youre drinkin' claws

[@pfmedic]

This exact scenario has happened to me... but misha is fun to listen to while driving so it works out.

[@jakeblasdel3454]

Love Yugo AKs and RPKs. Maybe I’m bias because my great grandpa immigrated from former Yugoslavia. Love your channel! Always great information. Cheers and good health!

[@Bojan_Kavedzic]

M85s were actually used by army special forces and paratroopers for a while.

[@Zhurak]

50 seconds in am I'm so jealous already. Love me some Yugos! I have the Yugo m92 postol, yugo M70, yugo SKS and and Yugo Mauser in 8mm. They are have fantastic quality and reliability.

[@holy_5.96]

Beautiful collection of zastavas man just got my first imported zastava can’t wait to get some rounds through it

[@lmCIoudz]

Which version did you get? Mines the Serbian Red with the fixed triangle.

[@strahinjastevic7480]

I remember having so much trouble with the m70 sling when i was in the army, We used to practice the protocol for our pledge and that damn metal tip that goes through the buckle used to bite into my dry hands so damn much

[@georgeazar6879]

I did buy a few Mitchell Arms variants, mine being the post ban M77/90 7.62x51 in both standard 20” barrel and RPK heavy finned barrel they were trying to compete with in the NATO countries. Always regretted never purchasing Mitchell Arms import M70 preban. I was definitely buying guns in those days. My purchases were more for the quality of workmanship for the Belgium FN FAL and H&K 91. It took me a while to accept the reliability of the AK especially when ammo was first imported for $1 per round. China made me think twice when I bought a case of 5 milled receiver MAK90’s for $225 ea and ammo was $70-75 a case of 1000. Anyway I ramble a lot. I really enjoy and watch and appreciate your videos! Thank you

[@kristianlarsen6210]

interessing subjekt and fun story if u like men .

[@vinnyambrose7514]

I remember plunking down 450.00 for my new M70AB2 many years back. Thanks for the video.

[@matejmatej3554]

Time flying so fast watching your video. Awesome content being ex yugoslavian heheh greetings from sunny sLOVEnia east europe stay healthy stay awesome

[@jonribbing3115]

I used to think chrome line bore was make or break for aks. I put over 6k through a gen 1 zpap (basically npap) .. and bore scope shows very little wear.

[@omardevonlittle3817]

6k rounds is nothinggg. Your 20% of the way to burning it up. If that

[@polystation1229]

When I first saw M76 scope cover I thought it was part of the couch and it kept confusing the hell outta me

[@misha5670]

Would that be called 'Urban Camo'?

[@JoeSmith-zi2br]

Spent 24 yrs in the light Infantry. Mostly 101st. Have owned numerous AK,s and AKM,s Just got a new m70 ZPAP. My only 70 variant. Love it........ My Gordon Tech SLR 100H is jealous. My old school 10/63 is despondent. They both wish they were RPK based I think. Mishaco your vids are great!!! Wealth of knowledge!!! Thank you for sharing man.

[@Grizzlyman420]

Very cool! I have a Zastava M70 chrome lined barrel Serbian red and a PSA GF5. The PSA isn’t bad but Zastava is on another level

[@stanislavt6376]

I love more Yugo-Serbian Zastava than Russian AK stile!

[@zastava404]

🇷🇸👍👍

[@ZUGI849]

@@zastava404 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@strahinjastevic7480]

@@ZUGI849 lmao

[@2aEdu]

I love my Yugo AK collection. Good video. Thanks 👍

[@georgeazar6879]

I thought I’d remark and say I own several Mitchell Arms M77’s 7.62x51 in stained barrel and 1 heavy finned barrel with bipod. Unfortunately I never bought one of their M70’s. Thank you for your great videos

[@Arkeo36]

If I could ever get my hands on an afforable .308 AK, I would definitely make a pseudo-replica m76. Or even perhaps if I got a 5.56mm Zastava, I would probably make a hypothetical scaled down dmr. Basically I just like the long handguard, the stock and the grip. 8mm would be icing on the cake.

[@nekitamolik1426]

great collection of greetings from yugoslavia

[@kentuck1387]

Thank you for all the years of hard work you have done ! I'm sure you will not agree, But you Sir are a"LEGEND" in your own time !!! Again THANK YOU and GOD BLESS !!!'

[@oscaralvarez714]

I'm surprised that you don't have more subscribers. Great content, thank you and keep it up :D

[@davidkohler7454]

You sound like you might have a cold. Hope all is well. Stay safe my friend.

[@misha5670]

Thank you for the syntament & concern, but all's well. I recorded this video a couple weeks ago actually. Yeah a bit back i did have a touch of something, but it wasn't bad and wasn't the 'Vid haha.

[@gladiusspatha8545]

I think when you speak about these guns made by Zastava you should refer as Serbian guns rather than Yugoslavian, yes some of them are made in during Yugoslavia but no matter when they are made they are made in same Zastava factory in Kragujevac, Serbia and all the components for rifles are made by Zastava in the same factory and i know that because I'm from that city. People today say more Russian AK's rather than Soviet Union ones that's why i think the term Serbian Riffles are more correct than Yugo, at least it matters to us from Serbia. Other than that your videos about AK's are unpair compared to other channels, the level of information you post is unmatched by others.

[@10mikemike89]

I appreciate your post. However, I don't think most people over 35 will ever stop saying Yugoslavia. It's ingrained in our memories. And since America doesn't teach geography anymore, good luck. It's sad really.

[@christopherculp8416]

I agree, they are Serbian Firearms. I would not buy a Bosnian made firearm...

[@patrickwimsatt2283]

It’s Serbian...the zastava factory itself is famous there.

[@JB-pb9xv]

My man has one of the dopest AK collections I've seen.. Making me feel like I need to get more lol, I'm so upset that I weren't buying or collecting firearms 15 years ago. When everything was super available, an you could find AK47's for 600$s all day.. I can remember several amazing deals, but one specifically that I regret passing up. Was an Egyptian AK, just had awesome wooden furniture on it. An was one of the cleanest setups.

[@davidkohler7454]

OMG. That Legion USA. AKM with the dark wood palm swell hand guards and plum pistol grip with that light brown, glass fiber, magazine. Really does it for me. It's beautiful. Not sure what material these magazines are made from. But I have several for 7.62 and my 5.45,s and they work and load smooth as butter. With the 15 rnd strippers and loader they just Zip in. Not so much with other mags. But they are pricey.

[@Mike-cu6gk]

Wow 😳. What do you think about the AK-47 Zastava ZPAPM70 Serbia ? I just purchased one haven’t fired it yet

[@stanley1554]

Great video, i always enjoy learning about Serbian/jugoslav firearms. Its a very interesting history.

[@revmarcell6449]

I bought an example of the M76 with an excellent range compensation 8x optic. It’s quite accurate but not as precise as the bolt action snipers built on the M48 Mauser

[@POPJack1717]

I remember in 2011 when those went for 500 bucks.

[@ericsmith6677]

They were going for 500 right after the 2016 election: I remember seeing npaps on classic firearms for 499

[@POPJack1717]

smith true. I wish I had bought that german DDR when it was always in stock. And loaded up on 7.62x54r when they were $5/20 rounds. The good ol days.

[@scottsaylors1996]

The m76 is a legendary rifle. I wish Zastava USA would build / import them again.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

The m91 is a pretty close variant?

[@thatonescrambler]

my auntie protects me to this day,,, (m57) // m48 as well

[@goranglisic2750]

The Best ak on the world!!!

[@cmdrcriton]

Always wanted the m76. Another great video. Thank you.

[@fabiancontreras4666]

I have a m72 just got it all matching #’s love it. Also just today I got a Mosin Nagant M44 also all matching #’s and not bad...would love an sks like that no doubt

[@reufikbegic6786]

1990 , this guan is the one that I thrust my life with this gusns m 70

[@misha5670]

Did it ever let you down? Any interesting stories regarding the M70?

[@reufikbegic6786]

@@misha5670 newer l sver to my life never gemd Winter spring somer fols never rein mad anbitebol gun

[@reufikbegic6786]

@@misha5670 plus Yugoslavian zastava hav best metal you can shut 1200 round just put water on the gun and start all over again

[@misha5670]

@@reufikbegic6786 It is very good you made it through that difficult time. While I was not there obviously, I have read many stories, some books written on the breakup, and gotten to talk with several survivers (both military & civilian). It was a very sad time, with many horrible events. That said, your people showed their heart & soul, and thus survived it. I wish you all peace and prosparity.

[@ZUGI849]

The best thing of "CZ" is PM 72!!! Barell with rings o n bcs.of heat in barrel,almost same weight!!! I carry him 5 years in war!!! Best Automatic weapon,in throry,600 bullets in minute!!! He comes with legs,so shooting is real pleasure!!! Greet.from Croatia!!!

[@scottsaylors1996]

Zastava 556 guns are really quite nice. I like them more than the Bulgarian 545 guns

[@brando104]

Misha if you had to pick between the 308 or 7.62x54r what one would you pick

[@joelpeterson8424]

"Blasting Couch"! Awesome!

[@davidshanlay]

We used M21 (Chinese Version) in Asia a lot. I will email the old picture from 1996 or so. There are lots of variants used by militias and armed ethnic groups.

[@hongzhizhao1929]

Are you from Myanmar ?

[@keenoncallins3995]

Beautiful firearms.

[@brock3426]

Nice rifles. I wanted an ak for a long time figured since every one is buying up all the rifles i better get one while they are around. There was only 4 ak left at the local shop a China type 56 folder parts kit new by jra I think that was it any ways 2 zastava the new ones with the chrome line barrel and a c39. Wanted the 56 but after inspection the pin that held the trigger in place you could move back and for with no problem so I went with the zastava with the black synthetic furniture all the rivets looked good so snagged it up.hope it turns out to be a good rifle.

[@misha5670]

Typically LGS aren't great places to buy AKs. At least though, most have stopped peddling the I.O. 214 and CAI RAS47 lol.

[@joshshirley9488]

Wasr gang here , love yugo’s

[@Mr.Slay.Qween.]

fuv king amazing , just love that jugoslavian history ´mighty thanks sir ! very neat content

[@branislavnedeljkovic]

Nice zastava colekcion zastava rifle osam

[@pfmedic]

Misha... I thought the m92 was on a 1.5mm receiver. I held one at a local gun store yesterday and it was way heavier than my slr107ur. It also clearly had a bulged trunion and the one in your video does not. Are there variations?

[@barbain101]

Yes 1.0mm non chrome bore, 1.5mm reciever + chrome bore.

[@barbain101]

I think the older ones are all non chrome bore

[@corsair371]

Guns and cats 🐱 the purrrfect combination. Great collection, I wish I was your neighbor and best buddy

[@votered3539]

Mishaco please answer this question. I am looking at a rifle M70AB2T what exactly is this modle I camt fimd alot on it. Thank you so much!

[@barbain101]

Underfoldey

[@timpope9384]

Do you have a website for ozark bear arms?

[@Drumming-Life]

Absolutely love your collection. Very cool.

[@xxdizannyxx]

Are some of the barrel in holes a wollowed and not perfectly round with some small gap? If so any problems because my zastava has a small gap on left side barrel pin hole.

[@ozzyosbourne826]

Misha ,..I can’t find any videos of the Yugo ak’s , recoil spring retainer pin , I have looked everywhere, I’m trying to figure out how it is disassembled and reassembled, can you help? Or direct me to someone who can??

[@ericsmith6677]

I think we should do a contest called pick a number. Pick the number of AKs you think misha has in his collection.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

I bet 200

[@historian2394]

I highly recommend getting a milled kit from Apex and having turbothis reweld it. It’s my favorite AK. I see you have a reweld too.

[@misha5670]

Yep, do indeed. They were cheap enough, so why not?

[@MarioJurjevic]

Wow,it brings back my memories from homeland war against Serbia who attacked Croatia,i have shoot from most of them. M70ab2 and m76 sniper are the best

[@barbain101]

My M70ab2 i named Vesna

[@MarioJurjevic]

@@barbain101 lol, da Vesna...

[@strahinjastevic7480]

Morao si dodat da smo vas mi napali ahahahahahaha

[@MarioJurjevic]

@@strahinjastevic7480 Pa kad jeste

[@strahinjastevic7480]

@@MarioJurjevic jadni vi, baš mi je vas žao

[@texas5seven374]

How can one get rust off the chrome bolt carrier

[@Treasuremonk]

Mishaco I just can’t bring myself to use my Eastern block slings with metal clips! I feel I’m marring my finish

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

They look better with some use wear anyway

[@RedPillVegan]

Would love a video on the m77ps!

[@InfiniteGloryToTheHolyTrinity]

AK fan: Let's go buy some AK. Wanna be AK fan: Ok let's go. Together: Peace to you all.

[@Warren_GG]

I have a m90 n I love it

[@Mbyers1984]

Wow you know you’re stuff. Awesome collection

[@Shaggerton]

Collection videos are the best!!!!

[@misha5670]

Hope so as they are time-sinks heh/.

[@Shaggerton]

Misha they really are!! Makes my day and week!! Your wealth of AK information is bar none! And your collection is drool worthy 🤤

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus5626]

I love my yugo such a tank

[@californianprepper8699]

I have a new zpap that is still single stack config and only takes the 10 round mags, also with the 1.0 mm receiver and welded barrel nut no slant brake. I wasn't aware they make the new zpaps in single stack configs these days. I bought it last year thinking I wasn't going to see any ak's for a while. Anyone know more about these or seen single stacks in their area?

[@sevenpointsixtwo9707]

Imma have to sell soooo much stuff to find one of these. The journey will be worth I think.

[@airsoftfreak11]

I have a type 81 they seem quite similar

[@emperor002002]

Man, I can't find a ZPAPM70 anywhere! I have a feeling I'm about to get Vepr'ed for the second time. 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@misha5670]

Keep an eye on Atlantic Firearms's inventory & act very fast.

[@Shaggerton]

Vepr is worth every penny even with the crazy prices today

[@emperor002002]

@@Shaggerton Bro,😤 Don't pushing closer to that financial ledge. At this point knowing what may come, I might just jump off.

[@Shaggerton]

Kartez Drake I did and loved it hahhahaahhah

[@lalaland524]

Misha ok

[@chillios2222]

on the M70 and 7,62@39 what are the mags that work best a few?

[@ripcurlreadiness8777]

Great video.

[@onebillionlol]

Zastava DMR is goals

[@jcnegrete126]

Very nice collection

[@jameshammond2079]

I own many and I love them

[@jjeffery129]

Somebody’s please answer this question, what’s the bolt, bolt carrier, and gas piston’s material, are they forged or just some milled alloy metal block, they just said chrome molly surface

[@brasstard7.627]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYicoHSKiLuefK8 Its a long video but this guy was explaining in it about what and how the yugo bolt carries are made

[@jamescarter4175]

Very interesting. Thanks!

[@dwaynestegner6413]

I have a century arms ABM 70 underfolder. Kit build with a US milled receiver. Do they have issues with the receiver or anything else? Can't find much info on them . Is it worth keeping it? Any info would be greatly appreciated. As usual another outstanding video. Keep up the great work. You have great collection.

[@mac11daddy6]

I know the PAP M92 made by Century had issues with the bolt carrier locking up but idk about there other guns cause id never buy an AK from century

[@dwaynestegner6413]

@@mac11daddy6 i won't buy any Century ras 47 or vska, but the imports are ok and some franken guns. I have a yugo Franken gun with a US receiver and barrel. The other parts are yugo. I was wondering if the American made receiver was a piece of junk? Like the c39s

[@mac11daddy6]

Pretty much any American made receiver is a piece of shit for many reasons. One is because they tend to use cast trunnions instead of forged trunnions because it’s cheaper. The majority of milsurps and imports have forged trunnions. Another reason they suck is because of the finish and the shitty rivet work. If the rivets aren’t done correctly the gun is gonna fall apart. You can just tell the quality by the feel when comparing to an import.

[@misha5670]

Not sure anyone has really fired an M70AB Sporter enough or put one through a torture test to know. Plus even if 1 examples does/doesn't make it, that's really not conclusive regarding yours. Just enjoy it....and get a Field gauge to use before/after every range trip. Do that, and you're plenty safe.

[@10mikemike89]

Your 100% fine. And if for any reason you don't feel comfortable, I'm ready to buy it, for a reasonable and fair price. These guys are talking about rivets on a milled receiver. Do not listen to them. Except Misha, he's obviously way overqualified to give advice. But I do have yugos and other AKs. I'd kill for a milled receiver in 7.62.

[@trueballerw]

Is the m70 abm also part of all these?

[@jocaskljoca6146]

FYI it’s not called ‘yugo’ or ‘yugoslav’,cause Zastava was, and always will be only SERBIAN factory, based in Serbian town of Kragujevac, since it’s beginnings in 19-th century. Ty.

[@grantsdad177]

Serbia was part of Yugoslavia some of the older guns he has there literally have a made in Yugoslavia stamp on them they are referred to as yugo ak’s

[@jocaskljoca6146]

@@grantsdad177 yea I understend the confusion, but Kragujevac is one of the oldest towns in Serbia, I mean realy old, before middle age and older ,even older but I dont wanna bore u with Serbian history,and its just insulting for us Serbs to call it a "yugo city", when Serbia is way older than YU will ever be, and that the fire arms factory is founded in Serbia(Kingdom of Serbia), way before any stupid idea of forming YU was ever in anybodies minds,in the first place. All technology and craftmenship was all Serbian, with a little help from Soviets with AK -47 ofc.

[@strahinjastevic7480]

Get a life

[@eazy_e.7153]

Bro shut up lmao now you’ve lost Kosovo too. Serbia lost everything by trying to be a pushover and got shit on by NATO. It’s time to take a seat, preaching like this ain’t doing y’all any good clearly.

[@bradkaberline5828]

Don't care for the bolt carrier needs to be black tent no reflection but cool man

[@dannman420]

Wow amazing

[@pushimikurac2774]

why is everyone saying PAP for a rifles that are fully automatic. Polu-Automatska-Puska = half (semi) - automatic - rifle. AP = automatska puska = automatic rifle. So it is just AP

[@dominicdecaro3757]

I do love me a good yugo

[@AbcDino843]

If the wikipedia article is bothering you, go and change it.

[@ragnarthefearless9235]

My father and I bought a Yugo sks back when I was 14-15 from a gun show. You could tap the side of it and it would go off. I almost shot my cousins head off with it picking it up off the tailgate as he was walking back from setting up targets in the woods. The bullet was within 8-12 inches of his head. It was covered in grease and looked like it had been threw hell and back. Back then I knew very little about firearms had I kept it I could have easily changed out the internal parts.

[@1911A1__Lover]

Anybody know what kind of receiver you use for the Yugo underfolder with a flat trunnion?

[@egmjag]

Just saw this message. Fair warning. My first AK was the M70AB1 under/down folder, and the guy who helped me buy it as a parts kit messed up. He assumed it took a 1.5mm receiver. I was still new to the AK world and trusted this guy who was very knowledgeable and had a collection of rare AKs. Well...I sent off my parts kit to a builder. After he received it, I went to his place to give him brake cleaner and some other things. Then he told me it had a 1mm receiver, so it couldn't take a bulged trunnion. The guy who helped me get my first AK recommended me his friend who was that builder. He got on the phone with him and started accusing him of misleading me just to keep a bulged trunnion, which was very difficult to find anywhere. He believed that he initially ordered a trunnion but because it was rare, he supposedly kept it and withheld information from us. I ended up taking my parts kit with a populated barrel, which was the only thing he was able to complete. So I waited almost a year or more to finally find another builder. A bad experience for me.

[@polyteclegendgoldentiger1225]

I do have just a couple hahaha

[@christinaabundiz1888]

Idk I wouldn't get it in 556 only 762x39 I rather get a AR in 556 just me idk

[@harleystreetglid]

I have a m90, underfolder, and m90 rpk that designation is scratch in the receivers I guess its m70? Under the scratches? Mitchell arms brought them in early 90's

[@misha5670]

They were caught in customs guns when the 1989 ban came down. So were given thumbhole stocks & restamped M90 over the orig markings. I think originally they were just 'AK47' there. They are like the Chinese 1-56S-1 and HK911s.

[@harleystreetglid]

@@misha5670 thanks for the info, still not worth any more than what's coming in now, I'm assuming?

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

Fantastic video as always man, I'm jealous lol

[@darezi]

They were made in Yugoslavia at the time, but the factory is in Serbia and the Zastava factory (1853)is older than Yugoslavia (1918-2006). The workers and engineers in Zastava are Serbs. It's if for example in the British Commonwealth let's say 150 years ago someone in Australia or South Africa made something and you say "British Commonwealth" Did It Differently! No, South African or Australian did it!

[@djokicadjokic6375]

Yugoslavians? My friend this is made in Serbia ☝️

[@Stormcloakvictory]

M76 makes me sad tho. I really want/expect so much more out of it. since actually 8mm Mauser is a really good bullet for marksmanship, good ballistic coefficient, even good for today's standards. So yeah, pair that with the knowledge that they didn't just slap a scope on and called it a day. No the whole package was respected, thick milled receiver, scope matched to the system, cold hammer-forged 20+ inch barrels and a good parent bullet that's even been loaded to the rifle's spec. Well shit, usually this would result in

[@ljubomirculibrk4097]

Try Prvi Partizan ammo for it, its probably that. Thats cheapest fix, you can try. Try even the heavy bulet sniper round. That what is made for it.

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Accuracy usually varies rifle to rifle

[@benny3637]

We used in Bosnian army, 90s. Croatian army had them too amazing gun much better than nowadays we have m4s because nato.

[@nikolabakich9709]

croatia has the HS Produkt VHS-2

[@jtrinidad9625]

You should of included the M72B1 Carbine as well as the M57 Tokarev

[@misha5670]

These vids are long enough, so I don't include the pistols in them. Those can have their own videos later though! As to the M72 carbine, which one are you referring to?

[@jtrinidad9625]

Misha sorry about the late response hopefully you see this. I’m referring to the carbine version of of M72 RPK. It’s basically the same build, just with a shortened 16 inch, but still heavy finned barrel without the blood of course. James River Armory has built quite a few. A lot of them were sold on Atlantic and Classic as parts kit builds.

[@jtrinidad9625]

I meant to say without the Bipod

[@misha5670]

@@jtrinidad9625 As far as I am aware, the M72B1 carbine was created here in the USA and wasn't a Yugoslavian military variant/version? I could be wrong, so if anything knows differently, let me know please. I know tehre was the underfolding stock version of the M72 and early on, Zastava even experimented with a QD barrel version.

[@MegaTatatatira]

Yugo SKS is made under Soviet licence, and with Soviet documentation. From the other hand... Yugo AK's are not. They were revers ineniered from Soviet or even Chinese AK's that were captured from some Albanian border gards, that escaped to Yugoslavia in the late 50ts.

[@misha5670]

Yep, exactly. That's actually one of my key points in the first 1/3 of this video.

[@millsjohn153]

Hungarian border gaurds.

[@misha5670]

@@millsjohn153 I really like Hungarian AKs. The AK55 is a neat milled variant, the AMD65 is just unique all around, and the AKM63 looks great. The AK63D & F are more standard looking, but still interesting too.

[@strahinjastevic7480]

@@millsjohn153 more likely to be from albania since if im not mistaken the yugo magazines have 2 horizontal ribs on the bottom like the chinese mags do and Albania by that time was buddies with china

[@thatoneguywithtwothumbs]

No m70ab2?

[@Trumplican]

ahh nothing like a milled AK receiver

[@bradkaberline5828]

BAK-47 AND SKS YES HELL YES SERBIAN

[@SmokedPeppers6146]

Hey Misha! been loving your videos. I'm new to the AK scene and I've been doing a bit of homework as I wanted to make sure that I make a safe choice for my first purchase. As of now, I've come down to either Zastava USA's M70, or the WBP FOX AK. However, thanks to your videos, you have introduced me Legion USA's Custom built AKs in your older videos which were a manufacturer who had flew under the radar for me. I am struggling to find information on the LGAKMs even outside of youtube, So I hope I can get your opinion on this. Is it worth coughing up the extra 600 dollars approximately as compared to the ZPAP or the WBP Fox?

[@kurtlauer2005]

I have a WBP, not the fox. I have ran thousands of rounds through my rifle without any issues at all. They're well built.

[@SmokedPeppers6146]

@@kurtlauer2005 Yeah I heard a lot of good things about the WBP. I'll admit the only thing that makes me hesitant about it is the buttstock beryl mount but I'm sure I can get a gunsmith to accurately machine it off if I really wanted to replace the stock which I don't plan to. In truth, I think I too would prefer to get the WBP over the ZPAP but it really comes down to availability.

[@kurtlauer2005]

@@SmokedPeppers6146 Ahh I see, yeah mine has the single tang. I replaced it with a fab defense collapsable buttstock. The wood was just too short for my liking but it wasnt bad by any means. You're right, availability is key. If you havent already, check out Atlantic firearms website. They usually get them in on a more regular basis than other sites. Bought my WBP and my Draco NAK9 from them. Tbh, the Zpap hasnt seemed too bad on the videos I have seen and they seem to be more available. I been wanting a Zpap85 myself.

[@SmokedPeppers6146]

@@kurtlauer2005 Haha yup I've signed up for the notifications on restocks from Atlantic. I completely agree with you Zpap has overhauled their guns, I hear nothing but good things as well as the 899 dollar price tag is hard to say no to especially in times like these were the prices are skyrocketing. For me personally, I'm willing to cough up and extra 200 dollars to get the Russian style furniture of the WBP over the Serb ZPAP but I won't be upset if the Zpap was my only choice. I heard rumors that the WBP is coming within the next week or two and ZPAPs are restocked on a monthly basis at Atlantic, but those are only rumors i cant say for sure, but until then, I'm gonna keep doing my homework on AKs before I finally join the club! :) I appreciate your info on the WBP, it's only helping me become more confident on my hopefully near future purchase!

[@kurtlauer2005]

@@SmokedPeppers6146Oh I hear ya on all of that. Makes me happy I bought mine when I did I prefer the look of the wood myself over a lot of the more stock polymer furniture. The russian red does look great. Np. Which ever you end up with im sure will be a good rifle. Im just partial to WBP I guess hahaha. Good luck, hopefully you'll be shooting it soon👍

[@airsoftfreak11]

Omg yes dude I love it