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Dragunov
Model: Weapon nameThe Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova is easily one of the most recognizable sniper rifles in the modern world. It has been in constant production since 1963 and can be seen all around the world. While Izhmash produces the true Dragunov, copies have been made in multiple countries.
Despite appearing very similar to a Kalashnikov rifle, the actual operating system is somewhat different and parts are not interchangeable. The SVDS is a compact rifle with a folding metal stock and several modifications for reliability and stronger parts. The SVDSN is an SVDS capable of mounting night vision scopes. The SVU is a compact bullpup variant, with the SVU-A allowing for full auto fire and and 20 round magazines. The SWD-M is a Polish variant with a bipod and heavy barrel. The Tigr is a hunting rifle variant designed for commercial export and available in several different calibers. Norinco of China produces the Type 79 and Type 85 copies, while Iraq produces the Al-Kadesih copy with minor differences. Even RPK machine guns have been modified into Dragunov-style rifles and sold falsely as SVDs.
One rifle to note is the Romanian PSL sniper rifle. Despite appearing extremely similar, no parts or magazines are interchangeable and they can easily be mistaken for each other.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 4.30kg (9.48lb) (with scope and unloaded magazine) 4.68kg (10.3 lb) (SVDS) 4.40kg (9.7 lb) (SVU) 5.02kg (11.1 lb) (SWD-M) |
| Length: | 1,225mm (48.2in) (SVD) 1,135mm (44.7 in) stock extended / 815mm (32.1 in) stock folded (SVDS) 900mm (35.4 in) (SVU) 1,125mm (44.3 in) (SWD-M) |
| Barrel Length: | 610mm (24.0 in) (SVD, SWD-M) 565mm (22.2 in) (SVDS) 600mm (23.6 in) (SVU) |
| Cartridge: | 7.62x54mmR .308 Winchester .30-06 Springfield 9x53mm 9.3x64mm Brenneke |
| Action: | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 830m/s (2,723 ft/s) (SVD, SVDS, SWD-M) 800m/s (2,624.7 ft/s) (SVU) |
| Effective Range: | 1,300 m (1,420 yd) with scope 800 m (875 yd) with iron sights |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 10 |
| Sights: | Fixed front post, sliding tangent rear. Most commonly used with PSO-1 scope. |
Where to find
Dragunovs are fairly popular sniper rifles around the world, though the sheer number of variants and copies makes it very difficult to find a true SVD. Prices can be as high as $1500 and as low as $900.
Complexity
Much like the AK that it closely resembles, the Dragunov is an extremely rugged rifle. The use of backup iron sights allows it to be used as an improvised battle rifle, though the scope should be taken care of. It's best to use it with match grade ammunition for best results, though in practice the rifle can get inconsistent hits at very long ranges.
Controls
- Safety: Located on the right side of the receiver. Push down for FIRE, up for SAFE. Blocks the movement of the charging handle when on SAFE.
- Magazine catch: Located in front of the trigger guard.
- Charging handle: Located on the right side of the receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks. Tug on it slightly to ensure it is seated.
- Pull the charging handle back and let it snap forward.
- Push the safety up to activate it.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the magazine release forward and remove the magazine.
- Pull the charging handle back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
- Pull the charging handle back slightly to release it.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Raise the handle of the clamping screw on the optical sight and turn it towards the eye shield as far as it will go. Pull the sight backwards off the receiver.
- Turn the fastener of the cheek plate lock downward, then remove the loop from the hook of the clip and detach the cheek plate.
- Turn the axle pin of the receiver cover backward to engage the axle pin retainer. Raise the rear part of the receiver cover and detach the receiver cover.
- Pull back the bolt support as far as it will go. Raise it and detach it from the receiver.
- Pull the bolt backward, turn it so that its guiding lug comes out of the shaped recess of the bolt support, and move the bolt forward.
- Push the safety all the way up until it's vertical and pull it off the receiver. Pull the firing and trigger mechanism off of the receiver.
- Press the axle pin of the upper band to the gas tube so that the lug of the axle pin tongue comes out of the band recess and turn the latch clockwise as far as it will go. Shift the upper band to the muzzle. Press the handguard downward and sideways off the barrel.
- Pull the pusher backward, disengage its front end from the gas piston port, and detach the piston from the gas tube. Insert the front end of the pusher into the gas tube and compress the pusher spring until it protrudes beyond the sight bar. Detach the pusher and the spring, then detach the spring from the pusher.
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