The Serb Dragunov: Zastava M91 Sniper Rifle

[@Rain_Dancer134]

Mann that 5.11 bag ad reminded me of the old rush 24 my dad gave me, took that baby on tons of hikes but it finally just gave out early this summer (strap popped off and zipper is busted) and I've kinda been depressed about it

[@511tactical]

Losing a great bag is never easy, but we're glad to hear you got a lot of good memories out of yours. Hopefully your new RUSH24 Woodland will alleviate your depression.

[@Rain_Dancer134]

@@511tactical for real? Lmao that's dope! Hopefully it'll last as long as my old one

[@tfbtv]

email me [e-mail] with a shipping address!

[@alejandroWar23]

Just get it restitched lmao

[@9HoleReviews]

Early commenters are likely from us TFB viewers who know better... but I'm sure we'll soon see people commenting on "that's not a sniper rifle", not understanding that the "sniper" doctrine is different between east and west.

[@tomislavblazevic2742]

Yeah, because pedantic westerners have a weird and snobby idea that a sniper rifle should display some semblance of accuracy 🤣

[@connorburnes7697]

Exactly! This rifle compares to things like the M14EBR, M110, etc. It’s meant to be a 1-2 MOA gun to rapidly engage and suppress infantry.

[@JB50cal]

Footage Ive seen out of Ukraine is Russians using 338 bolt actions. 1100 meters out.

[@IWillSmurfYou]

​@@connorburnes7697the term youre looking for is DMR... designated marksman rifle....

[@christopherdolan7330]

@9HoleReviews Are there any videos that explain Soviet sniper doctrine and compare some of the rifles that were to fulfill the role of the SVD?

[@SS-tr5ru]

Slavs are literally euro southerners. They’re so awesome

[@StefanBlagojevic]

@SS-tr5ru Well that's why the former states, were called Yugo (South) Slavia - Yugoslavia. =) Kind regards from Serbia, land of Zastava Firearms since 1853.

[@SS-tr5ru]

@@StefanBlagojevic Serbians and Americans go together like chocolate and ice cream haha. Nice to meet ya friend.

[@StefanBlagojevic]

@@SS-tr5ru Respect! ❤

[@BobSaint]

Except Czech. In our tribe, they're the smart kid, top of the class, coming from rich family. 😅

[@slobodanstojanovic8125]

@@SS-tr5ru Thats true and thats why you had all serbian units in Confederate Army in Alabama and Mississippi, regards from Serbia

[@chelazar8895]

James we Serbs love you to ❤🇷🇸🇺🇸

[@jbcortez2965]

Us: How did you find what the M91’s max range and effective range? James: Well… war crimes. 😂

[@simoncleret]

Doctors laughing nervously in the corner...

[@DeeDeex007o]

🤣🤣🤣

[@simonshaffer]

If this is scripted, you are a damn fine writer. If you're talking off the cuff, I'm impressed. As a chap from the UK, who used to live in NYC, I have (for some time) changed my views on Southern gun nuts. Regards and thanks for the entertainment.

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

Have you ever read "Why The Gun Is Civilization"? Google it if not. It's a short read, but it sums up pretty well why civilized people need guns and why the gun is the only tool that givee people equality.

[@rob6850]

@@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28why is your comment ghosted?

[@Watchdog_McCoy_5.7x28]

@@rob6850 commietube most likely

[@ohioisastate8574]

I love when homosexual Europeans give their opinions on firearms. NYC is not America

[@ohioisastate8574]

NYC is a globalist hell hole

[@brando104]

I also used a rs regulate yugo mount and had better glass. Still used the original glass for fun. But with match ammo and better glass this m91 even surprised me. I was getting sub 1 moa out of it with match ammo and good glass. At 100 yards

[@connorburnes7697]

That mirrors my experience. These are great rifles.

[@brando104]

@@connorburnes7697 they really are it's a very underrated gun and not a lot of people even know about them and there's a lot of videos out there about him which is kind of surprising I don't know how these kind of got snuck under the rug but the more and more people find out about him the higher the price goes at one point they were $3,100 and now they're $3,500

[@anthonyburdine2873]

Pics or it didn't happen

[@brando104]

@@anthonyburdine2873 😂 yea because I can post a picture on here.

[@winkleried]

I was getting 1 MOA using PPU Match with the original POSP mine came with. The 6X POSP I replaced it with and the 5-20X ATN that my rifle currently wears.

[@reddurt8153]

Maybe do an overall accuracy test between the Tanker vs M-91 from 100-800 yards?

[@stevem4783]

Just wanted to say I love the P89 on the wall. Such an underrated gun.

[@wyattterrell]

I’m not addicted you’re addicted

[@AJohnSmith]

You’re*

[@Blue_Raven.]

​@@AJohnSmithlmao

[@taylormartin4346]

You're a towel

[@seanwilliams4975]

I am, guns are more pricey than a coke addiction........

[@Kevinj36541]

I’m a investor😂

[@GAVTRONIC]

Woodland camo is so classic, I didn't see it until James pointed out the bag

[@michaelblacktree]

Not to nitpick, but the audio could use another 5-6 dB.

[@handroids1981]

Agreed.

[@fire_tower]

Optic included is an interesting addition.

[@connorburnes7697]

It’s the military issue currently for the Serbian military.

[@vanja2565]

@@connorburnes7697 with total of maybe 100 being used only for parades

[@constantnom]

James - you and your videos might be the best sales pitch for Zastava out on the market. After getting an M70 and M77, my gun safe may appreciate you but my wallet does not - especially after this video

[@tfbtv]

I have 3 M70s, an M90, M85, and M92. It's a beautiful family.

[@Hebrewhammer116]

Wow I really just hopped on this 30 seconds after it was posted I swear I dont have a gun problem.

[@AndyCigars]

We'll have an intervention and transition you to short shorts, brother. There is hope at the bottom. heheheh

[@JaykPuten]

All I can say is that bag is pure drip, pure vibe... And being 5.11 you can use it, and use it with pride 5.11s products are just amazing... Also with the code they gave, I'm now gonna have less money for a new gun

[@connorburnes7697]

These are really fantastic rifles. My example outshoots my Daniel’s Defense DD5V4 with PPU 182Grn Match versus the DD5 with 175grn FGMM. It’s not drastically more accurate, but it’s a touch tighter. The M91 consistently shoots between .8 MOA TO 1.3 MOA depending on how I’m feeling and how the rifles feeling. That being said, it shoots like a rusted out pipe with most surplus machine gun ammunition, like 4-5 MOA. It has a 1/9 twist barrel, so it’s set up for heavy ammunition. Getting good ammunition is the Achilles heels of this gun in the U.S.

[@humorss]

it out shoot a good ar10? good job. your dd might just need that bit more barrel.

[@connorburnes7697]

@@humorss Not by much, but consistently by about an eight of a minute. It’s almost negligible. The AR10 still shoots superbly. This isn’t trashing the DD5, but simply saying the M91 is a great shooter.

[@Kevinj36541]

PSA should be making ammo soon

[@tb1109]

Rusted out pipe with surplus ammo I can agree to that personally

[@jkellyid]

Having a PSL, these rifles for the money are just novelty. Specifically since ammo prices have gone up and not recovered for 54r

[@rachel81962]

My 91 had trigger slap and it was bad , I swapped it out for Red Star that made a big difference. Otherwise the gun is stock. I love it I also have a 76 in 8 mm and the older 77 in 308. The tack weld on the thread protector takes about 30 seconds to get rid of with a dremel

[@AK.A.J.]

Finally. I was about to just send you mine. Love my m91 ❤

[@eriklambert3809]

As a Mississippi boy, I approve. I'd bet someone here uses one for hunting deer. AKs are used as brush guns/hog guns a lot.

[@mikewinning3282]

Awesome video as always 👌 I'd love to own the M91 crazy how much more it costs then the M77 but it does have an undeniable cool factor.

[@connorburnes7697]

Honestly you won’t regret it. They are quite different rifles. The M91 is in the same ball park as like an M110/SR-25. The M77 is sort of in the same ball park as a FAL/G3. If you can, get the M91.

[@winkleried]

@@connorburnes7697I agree.

[@ethan5.56]

Pre covid I saw some of these for a decent price but not anymore lol I'll have to settle for an m77. Great video as always

[@UrsineArms]

M77 is so dope

[@connorburnes7697]

The M77 is an awesome gun, but it really is quite different from this. Neither gun quite fills the niche of the other.

[@ethan5.56]

@@connorburnes7697 fills the niche of an affordable semi auto import in .308

[@winkleried]

@@connorburnes7697Yeppers. Battle Rifle vs. DMR.

[@TheFreeman627]

You can't beat woodland camo and that rush 24 looks great in woodland!

[@huntmatthewd]

God I love Zastava firearms! Having said that a loaded M1A would be my choice all day long over this for the price.

[@protectyour2a482]

I remember using my buddies PSL in 7.62 with the classic Chevron reticle. We were using surplus and topped out I think at around 550 meters before we started getting wide variances in POI, most likely due to the ammo. Such a fun shooter though and you can do it for cheap

[@winkleried]

Surplus Spam Can ammunitions is designed for the PKM. It has a built in Cone of fire to make the LMG more effective. Downside is it is very inconsistent when fired out of a DMR.

[@dranorcat44]

i love my m77! i originally mine in a scout configuration for shits and giggles, but recently went for a 1-8 lvpo build and genuinely love it now. might shell the cash for that m91 now that im lovin that dirty ak ruggedness at the range this often.

[@MichaelStroup]

The bag looks pretty neat. It looks exactly like the bag James used as diaper bag when his son Hop was a baby. So many memories from him. Oh yeah, the rifle is pretty neat too. Just wish it was slightly cheaper and had the option to not come with a scope. But the heritage of it is pretty awesome. Need some more Yugo Aks in my life. Yugo M70b1 for life!!

[@TheLazyLabrador]

Funny how you didn’t ask, 5.11 originally made climbing pants (5.11 comes from the highest rock climbing difficulty level in the Yosemite Decimal System). Once the GWOT kicked off, 5.11 transitioned to predominately selling tactical gear. The more you know. 🌈

[@prfwrx2497]

That's somehow not that surprising. Hiking/mountaineering textiles are basically the pinnacle of clothes for doing goon shit in relative comfort (less the fire retardant properties)

[@dann3skjold]

The highest difficulty in the YDS is now 5.15d.

[@number23br]

Wow woodland camo! Reminds me of my first tour in Iraq!

[@fam121el]

I'd rather have ny 8mm M76, I had both a PSL and M76 and the PSL was just annoying to shoot. The yugo M76 was smooth and accurate

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Yeah the milled receiver is smoother

[@gabrielchavarria22]

Any time I see a video on 7.62x54R my chub intensifies. Just got my Molot Vepr 20'' in this caliber and I'm in love.

[@STdoubleDs]

Everyone loves *BIG* AK

[@alphatripduce]

Realizing the M81 woodland being the new hip retro cammo makes this GWOT Milenial feel ancient

[@heavyjmertes197]

That bag is the definition of Serbian poet, Vasko Popa's line, "If you're not smashed to bits, If you're still in one piece and get up in one piece, You can start playing, with James on TFB."

[@teslabull74]

I love to hear james talking about his bag.

[@IOgrel]

Great video

[@exlibris3776]

Slaving on my knob like corn on the cob. Give me that damn bag!

[@joseph8134]

Woodland camo bag would go perfect with the one my dad brought home from his tour in Iraq. Green goes perfect in a desert environment..

[@markmiller7761]

Nice video! Using match ammo and a trigger job, these are definitely 1 MOA rifles. Silver Bear, if you can find it, is also supposed to provide good results.

[@bordone]

I own a few Serb toys. I've always wanted one of these. Still have some loose 762x54r laying around

[@TheSkeptic000]

I’m on that 5.11. I just bought two pair of pants for hunting. Deep pockets and the fit is good. Olive green- good color for a hunter.

[@jacobivy2854]

It’s such an interesting transition watching you move from AK hater to somewhat of a fan.

[@hristoapostolovski5407]

I have no expericence with Zastava rifles , but my buddy who was in Balkan war said to me that the Serbien Zastava AK was best in quality there , and when asked about M76 he said if you used Quality ammo then 1-2 inch spread at 100meter , if you used bad ammo then 2,5 - 3,5 inch at 100 spread . I personally would not buy fore 3500 dollars this rifle with optic , I would buy a high quality AR10 clone in cal.308 with Vortex PST gen 2 5-25 ×50 The price would be below 2300 dollars.

[@maestro4650]

That rush 24 would make a fine addition to my collection.

[@trentpowers6198]

Most fun with that bag is it has hidden quick release clips on the straps. The fun is when the person wearing it doesn’t know and you unclip the straps and watch them slightly cry.

[@TZmayo]

Had the pleasure of holding one of these in Milwaukee at a Cabellas. Even after buying the FEG hd 18 is still want one of these suckers but my wallet hates me right now so it would be a while b4 i can even think about seriously getting it. Either way the gun felt really well made and it took everything in my power to not whip out the credit card.

[@Ovokor]

I view the M91 and M14 to be comparable and they fill the same designated marksman role within a team or a very cool hunting rifle.

[@brando104]

Man I love the yugo aks by far my variant of ak. I just sold my m91 to a buddy of mine. There is a part of that regret it but I know if I want it back I can buy it back from

[@matthewgully6386]

Good video for some reason your volume is much lower in this video then some of your others. Just watched your m1a video and could hear it fine and this one is quieter for some reason. And yes my volume is up 😅

[@kylevidetto1115]

Well for a guy owning the Century Arms M91/30 Mosin Nagant ex-dragoon bolt action rifle, this Zastava M91 could be invited in the shared caliber party. Problem is that the Zastava is like the elusive hermit, no one is aware of how to get one. And the retail prices: yikes!!! It's like staking your early retirement savings on it.

[@nealgold8442]

Great video and very informative.

[@king_kiff3969]

the best thing about that bag is that I couldn't hardly own anything good enough in Australia to put in it... Maybe some fishing reels?

[@tylerwilliams6022]

For that kind of price, I would rather buy an LRB Medium Match M25. It's a semi accurized M14 type rifle with scope mounting built into the top of the receiver. No need for questionable side mounts for scopes. Just mount your scope of choice to the inline picatinny rail that mounts directly to the top of the receiver.

[@Jose-xm3tq]

Took a TR class back in 22' counter Sniper James R. Was in that class Along with other youtubers And Jack Carr.... I used the M91 with an Eoctech vudu S&B Redbox ammo..

[@benjaminburns4412]

Finally, a backpack that can carry my hopes, dreams, and all the GFUEL for my Arma 3 addiction.

[@MrHav1k]

As another prominent KZbinr likes to say this gun has "second cool" written all over it!!

[@CatDaddySteve]

My customized & hand loaded M1A Loaded is 1/4 MOA😎

[@AndyCigars]

Dang...gettin *Zasty* in the morning!

[@williamturner5434]

James is hilarious.....sardonic sense of humor and all....I watch these videos just to chuckle at his brand of funny

[@ryanjohn8035]

What banger club music are you throwing out at the end? Need more of that!

[@_bigbenbenny]

Content was great. please pump up the audio for the video.

[@kcv5716]

It's a bucket list rifle. 7.62×54 hell yeah everybody needs one to live out that orgazmic movie we watched in the 90's.

[@Bojan28]

the zastava weapon is above all reliable. I grew up in the war during the breakup of Yugoslavia. At the very beginning of the war, weapons came from Romania, Hungary, much less from Germany due to the price of weapons. I know very well that a Serb, a Croat, a Bosnian Muslim will always choose a zastava gun as a weapon, and that's because of reliability.

[@thatoneguy454c]

I tried to buy one off of a person who did some scumbag shit and ended up witha bunch of them. Offered $8500 cash and was told that he would sell them on gunbroker for over 10k. Needless to say I have never gone back to that gun shop even though I had spent a fuckload of money at that shop he still refused to sell me one. To be clear this was for an actual SVD (or as close as you could reasonably get your hands on)

[@anthonyburdine2873]

Had to end my workout after hearing "Glorified Serb Deer Rifle"😂😂 That exactly what my M77 is

[@Toms_Bright_Ideas]

When the Olympics rolls around I can root for 4 teams: USA, Sweden, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Yep half Swedish, half Czech well Bohemian. They've changed borders so many times it's hard to keep track if you slept in World in History class. Good hockey teams and great beer from Pilsner.

[@stumpyduby]

That bag pulls double duty holding James's "other" forbidden popsicles when he's traveling

[@VegasJD]

Those 5.11 bags are much nicer than the Piggly Wiggly bag I use to carry ammo.

[@mthomas]

Who wouldn’t love a 5.11 Hopland camo backpack

[@gdvan01]

"Pumpin' your plums..." - instant classic.

[@sub-par-shooter]

What a relief... Im 16.5" across 😅

[@Mantitude]

Huh, I had a Rush 24 in tan ages ago that somebody stole when I PCSed, but never considered getting one in "God's Plaid" to complete my actually practical Meme Woodland hunting ensemble. Weird name, fantastic bag.

[@johnrigdon7682]

Pregosin’s body bag 🚀🛩️😂

[@TheTroublemakersGuild]

Does the woodland backpack come with a lifetime drip guarantee?

[@marcuschauvin7039]

that rifle needs at least a 6x to 10x for long range. i use a 2-8x 32mm on a mosin and get 1.5 moa out to 300 yds. great caliber and rifle!

[@Scattaminkey]

The included camo sack means they'll never see you coming.

[@minhoek3252]

I would like to see cz 58 review...there is one on this channel but i would like to see what james think about it😊

[@Sunsa0]

James , on edit please turn up a little the volume.

[@ratagris21]

The '80s Belarusian camo job fanny pack - retro behind the times pattern.

[@christopherbelveal4483]

That scope bag in foolland Camo lol

[@wrath231]

😂

[@2IDSGT]

Fairer comparison would be to American semi-auto guns in 30-06… narrows the field considerably.

[@_oly_241]

I looked at a m91, and it really should cost no more than 1200 to 1500 (ZPAP 70, I thought was nicer and much, much less). They only had one, so maybe that was the problem. For the money, this costs you could have a high-end Q Fix or for a bit more a SCAR, which is an engineering marvel. I would advise also looking at the SIG Sawtooth series

[@sandorhartig3957]

Viva La Srbija!!!.....Thanks dude❤

[@austinlatag7398]

The audio levels on your most recent videos have been kinda low buds

[@BenRivered]

Woodland camo makes me wax poetic of living in the woods - with that bag.

[@kellym3531]

Please edit your volume higher. Thank you!

[@cercaz]

If it wasn't 3k beans! Such a cool looking rifle

[@dbldee7275]

James, Any word on the push for the M21 since your last video on it?

[@tfbtv]

Yes, they are trying to figure out how to import it while complying with restrictions. It may never happen, but at the same time, it could. They are genuinely trying.

[@walrusking148]

@@tfbtv Real talk just they can just sell me the M21 with garbage US furniture and just put the Serbian furniture for sale on their website. I'd 100% buy it that way.

[@P2J2]

10/10 would visit Y'allbania!

[@Fenster21]

I remember looking these up when I balked at the US price tag. I recall seeing them for $800 francs on a Swiss online shop. Can any Euros confirm cost in their country? They’re $3000 here in the US.

[@hune.badger86]

Not to take away from the awesomeness that is Zastava, but...Is the 20% off at 511 on all their products or only the Tactical Booty Shorts? Asking for everyone.

[@ShredderSensei]

Woodland is pretty cool but Thomas Magnum wore Tiger Stripe so that’s what I stay with.

[@zagrepcanin82]

Zastava is awesome firearms manufacturer! Susjedi ima li vas?

[@stevene6482]

Y’allbania would definitely be on my vacation list!

[@briankonreiharvey8105]

James: “….Y’allbania” dying 😂

[@Just-Steve]

At one point there was a return on this rifle. 7.62x54r was so inexpensive that you could justify purchasing a $3500 rifle, knowing you were feeding it dirt cheep spam can ammo. Not so much today.

[@winkleried]

Most of us owners have the philosophy that since we can afford this rifle we can afford the match ammunition that it loves to eat.

[@KracknCorn]

imagine it with an extended handguard and pushed out gas block. It would look so much better.

[@slightenigma]

I’m going to stay with my M1A and get upgrades from Smith Enterprise, the company known for sub MOA battle rifles.

[@allanaurelio3485]

Glad to see someone finally mention Ron….He makes killer products!!!

[@Riddick_4506]

So if I win the CAMO BAG, I'll be invisible to the enemy?! AWESOME!!! 👍