Among the models that received the greatest demand among buyers should also to mention the carbine TOZ-88, which has for a long time is one of the leading places by the number of sales and constant demand level.
In addition to excellent performance shooting attracted the attention of the buyer and such characteristics as the extended receiver, the contemporary, thoughtful design and balance the entire design of the rifle, which ensures maximum comfort when using it.
Tulsky Oruzheiny Zavod is known by many hunters: many fine models of hunting rifles for a long time have become bestsellers because of their excellent technical properties and an attractive external design. It TOZ-106, TOZ-194, TOZ-94, TOZ-99, TOZ-78, and semi-automatic MC 21-12, TOZ-87 and TOZ-88, TOZ-124, and the double-barreled hunting rifle TOZ-BM, TOZ-34, TOZ-54, TOZ-120, TOZ-200 etc. are Also models of the conversion plant are CO-44, OP SKS, TOZ-97 “Argali” and TO-98.
Review of the shotgun TOZ-88
Manufacturers this carbine was intended as hunting, but the scope of its use is much wider: due to the combination of relatively low mass and compact size of the carbine can be used for the shooting of women and adolescents, and these parameters facilitate its transportation. Model TOZ-88 is also applied in competitions in sport shooting, target practice and entertainment. The market today there are several main varieties of this rifle, allowing us constantly to improve firing rates of it using models with different length barrels and cartridges of different caliber.
A lengthened barrel, and ergonomically-designed box stock, possible due to excellent technical characteristics, – all this refers to the most important advantages of this model. Good firing rates, which typically include accuracy, sighting, and range, are determined by technical parameters, laid in the manufacture of the rifle. The thoughtful design, balanced and guaranteed safety provided by a locking trigger mechanism made the rifle model TOZ-88 is especially popular on the market today.
Of great importance in the evaluation of any carbine should be considered a region of potential use: due to the combination of relatively low mass and compact size of the carbine can be used for the shooting of women and adolescents, and these parameters facilitate its transportation. Model TOZ-88 is also applied in competitions in sport shooting, target practice and entertainment.
Advantages and disadvantages
A significant number of advantages of the model TOZ-88 has provided a high level of interest in it. Price, being affordable enough guarantees to maintain the demand for it, and that polls show the owners of carbine and buyers.
According to owners, this model has the following basic advantages when compared to the same rifles for hunting other manufacturers:
- the possibility of making single shots;
- excellent quality of shooting, which include the accuracy of shots, range, projectile, sighting;
- interesting design, executed in classical style, without unnecessary details;
- use genuine parts when making a stock that gives the rifle a more attractive appearance. Part of natural wood treated with a special compound that provides increased their resistance to mechanical stress and temperature fluctuations that is frequently observed when operating weapons in the field;
- minimum tangible impact;
- the possibility of applying for professional hunting, and for training marksmanship, shooting sports, entertainment and self-defense;
- the relatively low cost of the rifle TOZ-88 supports the interest in it from buyers.
As noted, the owners are considering a carbine, shortcomings had virtually none.
Photos of the rifle TOZ-88
Purpose
If we talk about the purpose of the model TOZ-88, its application scope is extensive. Originally this rifle was designed for shooting: it can be used for hitting medium and large goals, and the possibility of use of ammunition of various caliber, a guarantee of the defeats such purposes.
But the compactness and light weight, greatly facilitates the transportation of the rifle, it can also be used for training novice shooters, for the exploitation of adolescents and women with relatively small hands.
Varieties
In the sale there are several varieties of the model TOZ-88, who proved during the zeroing and the process of their exploitation by the owners was not found to have significant shortcomings.
Varieties of the following:
- TOZ-88, is the base model in this series has a caliber used cartridges 12/76. The increased muzzle constriction is 0,0 / Cyl, in – ear ,0 / Cyl.;
0,25/mp.Cyl.; 0,5/Mod.; 0,75/Imp.Mod.; 1,0 / Full. The number of cartridges in the store – 4. Barrel length – 711мм. - TOZ-88-01, with increased muzzle narrowing of the trunk 0,0 / Cyl.;
0,25/mp.Cyl.; 0,5/Mod.; 0,75/Imp.Mod.; 1,0 / Full. The number of cartridges in the store – 4. Barrel length – 711мм. - Kind TOZ-88-03, with increased muzzle narrowing of the nozzles 0,0 / Cyl.;
0,25/mp.Cyl.; 0,5/Mod.; 0,75/Imp.Mod.; 1,0 / Full. The number of cartridges in the store – 4. Barrel length – 711мм.
All of the above varieties have a total body weight of 3.3 kg, the length of the barrel is 711 mm., Their firing rates are very similar.
Technical characteristics of the shotgun TOZ-88 are given below.
Specifications
Manufactured by cold forging the barrel retains its appearance and a perfect straight line even under mechanical stress, the stock provides convenience when shooting due to the sophistication and ergonomics of the form, and due to the relatively small recoil when firing. The following technical characteristics allow to understand which features are built into this model.
| Specifications | Carbine TOZ-88 |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia, the company “Hammer” |
| Appointment | Hunting, sport shooting |
| View | Self-loading smoothbore carbine |
| Capacity cartridges | 4 with the possibility of replacing the native store for more volume |
| The total length of the body | 1 120 mm |
| Kind of ammunition is used | 7. 62×39 |
| View USM | Trigger type allows you to make single shots |
| The structural features of the trunk | The constriction to the outlet, has 6 right-hand rifling, which leads to increased accuracy of fire |
| The length of the barrel | 711 mm |
| The height of the model | 202 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg |
| Width | 57 mm |
| View of the trunk | Cold forging, has an oxide coating |
Reloading during shooting this carbine is due to the energy formed by the discharged gases. The original layout, stability and balance, and provides a unique consistency of the whole model.
Design
If we consider the overall construction of the rifle, that sufficient simplicity of the model TOZ-88 allows you not to experience any difficulties in its application that it is important for beginners and students shooting from firearms.
The main constructive part of the carabiner can be called butt. The trunk is also an important part of any carbine model. Made of quality polymer materials, the stem box and the butt withstand temperature changes when using the rifle in the field.
The design of the butt with natural wood picks up its value from the point of view of aesthetics.
Picking and packing
The rifle model TOZ-88 proposed sale of polymeric packing, Packed in flightcase for easy transportation. The basic kit also includes a store which has a capacity of 4 rounds. You can replace with a larger one.
The principle of operation
The use of the rifle TOZ-88 for hunting can be called standard. Exploitation of his work begins with the premise in a magazine. Press the release button of the trigger(the trigger has a classic look hammer type) cartridge is sent from the magazine to the barrel, and upon actuation of the trigger mechanism is shot.
Simplicity of design enables making disassembly and carrying out improvements to the model.
Disassembly
Performing disassembly TOZ-88 is a necessity in the implementation of repair of the rifle, in the process of cleaning. For the implementation part requires the use of special tools, it can be carried out even in field conditions.
Tuning
Tuning, or refining your model, can also be carried out using minimal number of tools. When installed on the surface of the barrel of a riflescope, it becomes possible to increase the targeting.
Reviews and price on the shotgun TOZ-88 are given below.
The product price
Carbine TOZ-88, with a price of 24 150 25 to 100, is popular because of its availability. A great reputation is “Tula arms plant” allows to guarantee the reliability of the rifle, like all the previous ones on the market today.
Owner reviews
The owners noted the reliability of the design, the reasoning mechanism and the device, ease of use. The combination of natural materials and advanced polymer materials allows to obtain a better shooting results.
Affordable price is also a positive feature of the model TOZ-88.
