Zbroyar Z-008
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 710 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
- Introduced
- 2007
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Zbroyar Z-008 is a Ukrainian bolt-action precision sniper rifle designed by Konstantin Konev and manufactured by Zbroyar. Available in a wide range of calibers from .223 Remington to .338 Lapua Magnum, the Z-008 is a custom-built platform tailored to each client's specific requirements. The proprietary Z-008 action features a bolt with six radial locking lugs arranged in three pairs at the front, locking directly into the receiver for maximum rigidity and consistency. The receiver-to-barrel interface is carefully engineered to relieve the threads from most stress, ensuring sustained accuracy over the rifle's service life. All Z-008 rifles ship with a factory-guaranteed 0.5 MOA accuracy, with many examples delivering accuracy of 0.15 MOA or better with appropriate ammunition and a skilled shooter. The .338 Lapua Magnum configuration features barrel length options of 650mm, 710mm, or 760mm, with a 5-round detachable box magazine. The rifle weighs between 6.0 and 6.5 kg depending on configuration, making it notably lightweight for a .338 Lapua platform.
The Zbroyar Z-008 has become a symbol of Ukraine's homegrown defense industry, proving that a small company founded just years before a major war could produce world-class precision rifles capable of competing with established Western manufacturers. Ukrainian snipers armed with Z-008 rifles in .338 Lapua have reportedly engaged targets at ranges exceeding 1,500 meters during the defense of their country.
The Zbroyar Z-008 gained significant prominence during the Russo-Ukrainian War beginning in 2022, when Ukrainian snipers deployed the rifle extensively against Russian forces. The rifle is hand-built to order, with each example individually fitted and accuracy-tested. Basic model variants include Tactical, Tactical Pro, Hunting, Hunting Pro, Varmint, and Benchrest configurations. Zbroyar was founded in 2007 and has rapidly become Ukraine's premier domestic precision rifle manufacturer. The company also produces the Z-10 and Z-15 series of semi-automatic rifles based on the AR-10 and AR-15 platforms.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Zbroyar
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- Ukraine
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2007
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 710 mm
- Overall length
- 1250 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.50 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 6.80 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis polymer furniture
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 900 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 6570 J
- Effective range
- 1500 m
- Maximum range
- 5000 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Free floating barrel
Adjustable stock
Adjustable cheek piece
Picatinny rail
Adjustable bipod
Muzzle brake- Custom built
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 6.50 kg | 6.53 kg | Near the median |
| Overall lengthAmong 37 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 1250 mm | 1230 mm | Longer than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 710 mm | 686 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 39 .338 Lapua Magnum sniper rifles | 5 | 5 | Holds fewer rounds than about 60% |
Answers
Questions about the Zbroyar Z-008
How much does the Zbroyar Z-008 weigh?
The Zbroyar Z-008 weighs 6.50 kg (14.33 lb) empty and 6.80 kg (14.99 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Zbroyar Z-008?
The Zbroyar Z-008 is chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum and .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Zbroyar Z-008 hold?
The Zbroyar Z-008 holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Zbroyar Z-008?
The Zbroyar Z-008 is 1250 mm (49.2 in) long overall, with a 710 mm (28.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Zbroyar Z-008?
The Zbroyar Z-008 is made by Zbroyar (Ukraine). It was designed by Konstantin Konev.
When was the Zbroyar Z-008 introduced?
The Zbroyar Z-008 was introduced in 2007.
How does the Zbroyar Z-008 operate?
The Zbroyar Z-008 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Ukraine
- Security Service of Ukraine
- Ukraine
Provenance
Confidence in this record
72%
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API
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