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{{Quote|The M38 is a bolt-action rifle used by the Soviet Union and its allies during World War Two. It is a short carbine version of the M1898 model, ideal for jungle fighting. While it uses the same 7.62x54mmR cartridge, the barrel was shortened by 8.5 inches. During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong and NVA used this rifle widely, which can be fitted with a bayonet.|Author = Field Manual}}
[[File:Arma3-render-sogpfm38.png|center|300px|The M38 7.62 mm bolt-action rifle.]]
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|Name = M38 7.62 mm
|Image = [[File:Arma3-icon-sogpfm38.png|200px]]
|Faction = {{Redfor}} [[Viet Cong (S.O.G.)|Viet Cong]]<br />{{Redfor}} [[Khmer Rouge (S.O.G.)|Khmer Rouge]]
|Type = [[S.O.G. Prairie Fire Weapons#Rifles.2FAssault_Rifles|Bolt-Action Rifle]]
|Caliber = [[:Category:7.62 mm|7.62×54 mmR]]
|Mag cap = 5<ref name="CfgMagazines5RndBallcount" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_mag >> count''</ref>
|Dispersion = 0.00035 rad<ref name="CfgWeaponsSAdispersion" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> Single >> dispersion''</ref>
|Mass = 110<ref name="CfgWeaponsmass" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> WeaponSlotsInfo >> mass''</ref>
|Recoil = <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">Standing:<ref name="CfgWeaponsrecoil" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> recoil''</ref><pre>vn_recoil_srifle_m38</pre><br />Prone:<ref name="CfgWeaponsrecoilProne" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> recoilProne''</ref><pre>vn_recoil_srifle_m38</pre></div>
|Inertia = 0.5<ref name="CfgWeaponsinertia" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> inertia''</ref>
|Dexterity = 1.5<ref name="CfgWeaponsdexterity" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> dexterity''</ref>
|Variants = None
|Games = {{CDLC-A3-SOG}}
}}
The '''M38''' is a 7.62 mm [[:Category:Assault rifles (S.O.G.)|bolt-action rifle]] used by both the [[Viet Cong (S.O.G.)|Viet Cong]] and the [[Khmer Rouge (S.O.G.)|Khmer Rouge]] in [[ArmA 3]]. It was added with the release of the [[S.O.G. Prairie Fire|S.O.G. Prairie Fire Creator DLC]].

== Overview ==
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The M38 is a [[:Category:Bolt-action weapons|bolt-action]] rifle that feeds from integral single stack magazines loaded via clip chargers. It is chambered to fire the 7.62×54 mm cartridge.

It loads exclusively from 5-round stripper clips. The M38 can only attain a fire rate of ~ 27 rounds per minute<ref name="CfgWeaponsreloadTime" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> Single >> reloadTime''</ref><ref name="ROFFormula" group="Formula">''60 / reloadTime = 60 / 2.2''</ref> and has a muzzle velocity of 800 m/s.<ref name="CfgWeaponsinitSpeed" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> initSpeed''</ref> M38s are unable to mount optical scopes nor sound suppressors, but they can be fitted with [[Bayonet (S.O.G.)|bayonet spikes]] which are attached to the barrel.<ref name="CfgWeaponsPointerSlotcompatibleItems" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> WeaponSlotsInfo >> PointerSlot >> compatibleItems[] >> {"vn_b_m38"}''</ref>

Its ironsights can be freely adjusted and allow the user to modify its zeroing from a minimum of 100 metres up to a maximum of 1,000 metres (adjustments are made with 100 metre increments/decrements).<ref name="CfgWeaponsdiscreteDistance" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> discreteDistance[] >> {100,200,300,400,500,600,700,800,900,1000}''</ref>
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== Ironsights ==
[[File:Arma3-sogpfm38-ironsight-overview.jpg|thumb|center|480x270px]]
The M38's ironsights can be manually zeroed starting from a minimum of 100 metres up to a maximum of 1,000 metres (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000).<ref name="CfgWeaponsdiscreteDistance" group="CfgWp"/> By default, the M38 is set to a zeroing of 100 metres.<ref name="CfgWeaponsdiscreteDistanceInitIndex" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> discreteDistanceInitIndex >> "0"''</ref>

== Melee ==
Without its [[Bayonet (S.O.G.)|bayonet spike]] attached, the M38's melee attack involves striking targets with a buttstroke. Up to 7 points of damage will be dealt if the buttstroke connects with the target successfully<ref name="CfgAmmoMeleehit" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_melee_stun >> hit''</ref>, whereas stabbing with a bayonet (if attached) will inflict up 10.5 points of damage instead.<ref name="CfgAmmoStabhit" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_melee_stab >> hit''</ref>

It should be noted that melee attacks cost stamina and will drain {{#expr: (110 * 0.04) * 1.5}} points of stamina<ref name="MeleeStaminaCostFormula" group="Formula">''(mass * 0.04) * dexterity = (110 * 0.04) * 1.5''</ref> whenever a buttstroke or bayonet stab is performed.<ref name="MeleeStaminaDrainScript" group="SCR">''\vn\functions_f_vietnam\functions\melee\fn_melee_drainstamina.sqf''</ref>

== Ammunition ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! Ammo parameter !! 7.62 mmR (Ball/Tracer)
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Base damage value''' || 12<ref name="CfgAmmohit" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_762x54 >> hit''</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Aerodynamic friction''' || -0.00096<ref name="CfgAmmoairFriction" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_762x54 >> airFriction''</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Muzzle velocity (m/s)''' || 808<br /><ref name="CfgMagazines5RndBallinitSpeed" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_mag >> initSpeed''</ref><ref name="MagazineMuzzleVelocityOverride" group="note">''This muzzle velocity value (808 m/s) only applies to the magazine itself. The weapon's initSpeed value (800 m/s) always takes precedence over the magazine's initSpeed since it is not defined as a coefficient.''</ref><br />Actual: 800<br /><ref name="CfgWeaponsinitSpeed" group="CfgWp"/><ref name="ActualMuzzleVelocity" group="note">''This is the M38's actual muzzle velocity. The weapon class initSpeed value (800 m/s) takes precedence over the magazine initSpeed value (808 m/s).''</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Expected velocity (m/s)''' || 800<br /><ref name="CfgAmmotypicalSpeed" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_762x54 >> typicalSpeed''</ref><ref name="ExpectedVelocityMeaning" group="note">''Damage will be reduced if the projectile's velocity drops below this value.''</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Penetration depth (mm)''' || {{#expr: 808 * 1.6 * 15 / 1000}}<br /><ref name="CfgAmmocaliber" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_762x54 >> caliber''</ref><ref name="762mmRBallRHAFormula" group="Formula">''Magazine's initSpeed * Ammo's caliber * 15 / 1000 = 808 * 1.6 * 15 / 1000''</ref><br />Actual: {{#expr: 800 * 1.6 * 15 / 1000}}<br /><ref name="762mmRBallPlusWeaponMVRHAFormula" group="Formula">''Weapon's initSpeed * Ammo's caliber * 15 / 1000 = 800 * 1.6 * 15 / 1000''</ref><ref name="ActualPenetration" group="note">''This is the actual penetration depth of the M38's 7.62 mmR ammunition. The weapon class initSpeed value (800 m/s) takes precedence over the magazine initSpeed value (808 m/s), affecting its penetration formula as a result.''</ref>
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''Deflection angle (degrees)''' || 20°<ref name="CfgAmmodeflecting" group="CfgAm">''CfgAmmo >> vn_762x54 >> deflecting''</ref>
|-
|}
M38s are able to feed from two types of clip "magazines".<ref name="CfgWeaponsmagazines" group="CfgWp">''CfgWeapons >> vn_m38 >> magazines[] >> {"vn_m38_mag","vn_m38_t_mag"}''</ref> The "magazines" share the same weight of 4<ref name="CfgMagazines5RndBallmass" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_mag >> mass''</ref> "mass" units, and are interchangeable with both the [[M1891 (S.O.G.)|M1891]] and [[M91/30 (S.O.G.)|M91/30]], as well as the [[VZ54 (S.O.G.)|VZ54]]:

=== 5Rnd. M38 Clip ===
[[File:Arma3-ammunition-sogpf5rndm1891.png|thumb|right|96x96px]]
Standard 5-round stripper clip loaded with 7.62 mmR ball ammunition.<ref name="CfgMagazines5RndBallammo" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_mag >> ammo >> "vn_762x54"''</ref>

Does not contain visible tracer rounds.
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=== 5Rnd. M38 Clip (Tracer) ===
[[File:Arma3-ammunition-sogpf5rndm1891.png|thumb|right|96x96px]]
Alternate 5-round tracer clip.<ref name="CfgMagazines5RndTracerammo" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_t_mag >> ammo >> "vn_762x54"''</ref>

All five rounds of the clip will emit visible green tracers when fired.<ref name="CfgMagazines5RndTracertracersEvery" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_t_mag >> tracersEvery''</ref><ref name="CfgMagazines5RndTracerlastRoundsTracer" group="CfgMa">''CfgMagazines >> vn_m38_t_mag >> lastRoundsTracer''</ref>
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== Magazine compatibility ==
{{MagazineChart-A3SOGPF-m38}}

== Trivia ==
* Memory points on the M38's model were adjusted twice to correct misalignment issues when aiming in first person, first in Update 1.1<ref name="SOGPFUpdate111">Graham, R et al. 2021, ''S.O.G. Prairie Fire - Changelog'', Bohemia Interactive Forums, viewed 11 December 2023, <https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/234698-sog-prairie-fire-changelog/?do=findComment&comment=3447057>.</ref> and again in Update 1.2.<ref name="SOGPFUpdate121">Graham, R et al. 2022, ''S.O.G. Prairie Fire - Changelog'', Bohemia Interactive Forums, viewed 11 December 2023, <https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/234698-sog-prairie-fire-changelog/?do=findComment&comment=3463284>.</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="185">
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</gallery>

== Config/script references ==
{{Scroll box|
=== '''CfgAmmo''' ===
<references group="CfgAm"/>

=== '''CfgMagazines''' ===
<references group="CfgMa"/>

=== '''CfgWeapons''' ===
<references group="CfgWp"/>

=== '''Scripts''' ===
<references group="SCR"/>

=== '''Formulae''' ===
<references group="Formula"/>
}}

== Notes ==
<references group="note" />

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* {{WikipediaLink|Mosin–Nagant}}

== See also ==
==== '''Weapons of comparable role and configuration''' ====
* [[M1891 (S.O.G.)|M1891]] (''Marksman rifle configuration'')
* [[M91/30 (S.O.G.)|M91/30]] (''Sniper rifle configuration'')
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[[Category:Assault rifles (S.O.G.)]]
[[Category:Weapons (S.O.G.)]]
[[Category:REDFOR]]
[[Category:7.62 mm]]
[[Category:Assault rifles]]
[[Category:Viet Cong (S.O.G.)]]
[[Category:Khmer Rouge (S.O.G.)]]
[[Category:S.O.G. Prairie Fire]]
[[Category:Bolt-action weapons]]