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Russian Dragunov SVD
| Caliber: |
Russian 7.62x54mm Rimmed |
| Operation: |
gas, semi-automatic |
| Capacity: |
10 round detachable box magazine |
| Weight: |
9.5lb (4.31kg) empty with telescope |
| Length: |
48.2 in (122.5 cm) |
| Barrel Length: |
24 in (62 cm) |
| Rifling: |
4 grooves, 1:10 right hand twist |
| Max Rate of Fire: |
30 RPM |
| Aimed Rate of Fire: |
3-5 RPM |
| Scope Type: |
PSO-1 with IR detection capability |
| Scope Data: |
24mm objective lens, 4x, 6 degree field of view |
| Exit Pupil Measurement: |
6mm |
| Compatible Passive Night Scopes: |
NSP-3: 2.7x, 7 degree field of view
range of approx 300 yds
PGN-1: 3.4x, 5.7 degree field of view
range of 400-500 yds |
The SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova)-Dragunov Sniping Rifle was the
first rifle designed from scratch as a sniper rifle, and was introduced
in the 1950's. It has very limited similarities to the Kalashnikov series
of rifles. The SVD can be expected to shoot 2 MOA with quality ammo.
I have some personal experience with an original SVD (circa late 1970's). While the
weapon was a bit crude when it comes to workmanship, it still functioned flawlessly.
We shot extensively out to 900 meters. The rifle is extremely deadly, even
with cheap surplus ammo, out to about 600 meters. After that, your pressed
to hit consistantly. We easily were maintaining sub 2 MOA. The SVD is not a
true sniper rifle in todays terms, but it performs exceptionally well for what it
was designed for, a weapon to extend the range of the average rifle squad.
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