Tula weapons are famous for a long time, it is widely used in special units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is popular among the civilian population. The range of products, including the Arkhar carbine, is focused on the military industry, the police, hunters, and athletes.
The activity of the famous Russian forge was started back in 1712 by the registered decree of Peter I. For more than three hundred years, serial and prototypes have been produced here. In the 90s, the plant underwent significant modernization, after which it became a joint-stock company. Now it is a recognized leader among international military, dual and civil high-tech industries.
Description
Hunting rifled carbine "Arkhar" refers to a self-loading rifle type. The basis for its production was the famous modified TOZ-8 rifle. It is worth noting that it was adopted in the thirties of the last century. On the market, the weapon in question has many competitors of the shooting and hunting direction, but few among them can be compared in reliability, practicality and ease of operation.
Analogs to this carbine are produced by several enterprises in Russia. Among them:
- Tula arms factory.
- Joint-stock company "Hammer".
- Vyatka-Polyansky machine factory.
- The weapons department of TsKIB SSO.
Like any mechanism, including weapons, the Arkhar carbine has its advantages and disadvantages.
Features and Purpose
The main advantages include the following points:
- simplicity of design and ease of operation as combat analogues;
- excellent ergonomic and aesthetic characteristics of a hunting rifle;
- the changed configuration of the box, which greatly improved the appearance and combination of traditional elements.
The disadvantages of this weapon include the barrel, not prone to pinning, as well as the need to often clean and lubricate the product.
Self-loading carbine "Arkhar" is focused on exploitation in commercial and amateur hunting. Most often it is used for shooting large and medium-sized game (wolves, moose, wild boars, roe deer and similar animals, which are allowed to hunt).
Varieties and analogues
The rifles produced have two variations, differing in the charges used:
- Modification "Archar" - 97, designed for firing ammunition 7.62 x 39.
- The second type of SCS is designed for a caliber charge of 7.62 x 53.
The closest analogues to the considered weapon is a number of domestic and foreign rifles:
- The self-loading version of the Simonov configuration (SKS-45) with a caliber of 7.62.
- A variant of a hunting rifle without a mounting bayonet OP-SKS.
- Among foreign representatives, the closest competitors are modifications of the M-630 type, manufactured by the Heckler and Koch company from Germany.
Design and specifications
The design and layout of the hunting carbine TOZ-97 "Arkhar" is as simple as possible and includes several basic elements. Among them:
- receiver with a barrel;
- box cover;
- sighting devices;
- gas type piston;
- trigger mechanism;
- pusher;
- gas pipe;
- bed;
- gate;
- return device;
- butt;
- score.
The following are the technical characteristics of the weapon in question:
- manufacturer - JSC TOZ in Tula;
- caliber (mm) - cartridge 7.62 x 39;
- trunk length (mm) - 513;
- the accuracy rate taking into account angular minutes (m) - 2/100;
- the size of the chamber (mm) - 39.0;
- curb weight (kg) - 3.6;
- magazine capacity (cartridges) - 10.
Principle of operation and disassembly
The operation of the Arkhar carbine mechanism is based on the release of gunpowder gases. Leaving the bore, they use the rod and piston to affect the shutter. Aiming is carried out using a front sight and a rear sight, there is the possibility of mounting an optical sight.
A trigger guard is located behind the trigger guard. Firing is possible only in single volleys. The estimated shot distance is about one kilometer, the standard distance for hunting is 100-150 meters. The spread of charges is about 200 millimeters from the aiming point.
The semi-pistol-type walnut bed is equipped with characteristic patterns. All operations for disassembling and assembling weapons are carried out, making sure that the store is removed and that there is no charge in the barrel. Manipulations are carried out strictly according to the instructions attached to the kit.
Options and reviews
The factory assembly of this weapon includes a carbine itself, packed in oiled fabric or special paper. On a cardboard box there is a company logo of the manufacturer. In addition, the kit includes a service manual, a quality certificate, a certificate of the shooting of form F-D-005.
The designers of the Tula plant did not provide for the release into mass production of elements for tuning TOZ-97. The only part for jewelry is the butt.
Care and lubrication
When preserving for a long shelf life, the carabiner requires thorough cleaning. Then it must be greased with neutral special oil, and then wiped dry. Pre-stem channels should be washed with soda or soap solution. Finishing is carried out using a metal brush greased with universal gun grease. At this stage, one should not hold the rifle by the metal parts with his hands in order to avoid further foci of rust.
For the processing of hunting weapons, thick solutions are quite suitable, which include untreated petroleum jelly, cannon lard, and solid oil. Such lubricating compounds are pre-tested on brass, if the metal does not darken, then the tool is suitable for applying weapons to the metal.
It is necessary to avoid hit of structure on wooden elements. They are treated with wax mixed with gasoline. The barrel is plugged with an oiled plug, wrapped with an oiled cloth. Do not forget that caring for a carbine is a regular process on which the durability of the product and its performance depend.
Reviews
The feedback from the owners about this rifle is mostly positive. Users note the optimal combination of price and quality, ease of use and constructive reliability. A small drawback is the need for frequent lubrication of the working parts.