An overview and range demo of the 7.62×39mm Czech vz. 58 rifle.
vz. 58 Specs:
- Cartridge: 7.62×39mm M43
- Action: Gas-operated, falling breechblock
- Rate of Fire: 600 rounds/min
- Muzzle Velocity: 705 m/s (2,313 ft/s)
- Effective Range: 100–800 m sight adjustments
- Maximum Range: 2,800 m
- Feed System: Staggered 30-round detachable box magazine, weight 0.19 kg (0.42 lb) unloaded
- Sights: Open-type iron sights with sliding rear tangent and shrouded front post. 353 mm (13.9 in) sight radius
- Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb)
- Length:
- vz. 58 P: 845 mm (33.3 in)
- vz. 58 V 845 mm (33.3 in) stock extended / 636 mm (25.0 in) stock folded
- 1,000 mm (39.4 in) with bayonet fixed
- Barrel Length: 390 mm (15.4 in)
- Width:
- 57 mm (2.2 in) stock extended
- 72 mm (2.8 in) stock folded
- Height: 255 mm (10.0 in)