Los (hunting rifle)


The "Los" is a Soviet bolt-action hunting rifle.

History

The "Los" was designed in early 1960s, the first rifles were made in 1961, although serial production began since 1965.
The rifle received State quality mark of the USSR.
In March 1965, the price of one standard "Los" rifle was between 90 and 100 rubles.
In late 1990s, first "Los-9-1" rifles were made.

Design

The "Los" has staggered column non-detachable internal box magazine.
All variants of "Los" rifles have iron sights and they are equipped with scope base for optical sight.
All Soviet rifles had a wooden stock and fore-end, although custom aftermarket variants are known.

Variants

Serial production of Soviet 7.62×51mm A cartridges with 9.7 g expanding bullet began in 1974.
Soviet 7.62×51mm A cartridges are not interchangeable with foreign 7.62×51mm NATO military cartridges and.308 Winchester commercial cartridges.