Dragunov Sniper Rifle (SVD)

The 7.62mm Dragunov Sniper Rifle (SVD, GRAU index 6V1) was developed between 1958 and 1963 by a team led by Yevgeny Dragunov and adopted by the Soviet Army on July 3, 1963 . The SVD replaced the Tokarev self-loading rifle, which required highly skilled snipers and was temperamental in operation. The new rifle eliminated these drawbacks — it withstands the harshest conditions, is simple to operate, and is absolutely reliable in combat .

Key Features:

• Caliber & Ammunition: Chambered in 7.62×54mm R. Compatible with standard ball, tracer, armor-piercing incendiary rounds, as well as specialized 7N1 and 7N14 sniper ammunition .

• Reliability: Short-stroke gas piston system with a gas regulator ensures exceptional reliability in any environment . Service life is 25,000 rounds without loss of accuracy .

• Accuracy: At 100 meters, four rounds will group within an 8cm circle . Early production rifles, made with high-quality steel and precision manufacturing, achieved 3×2 cm groups .

• PSO-1 Scope: The primary optical sight, developed specifically for the SVD in 1963. Its advanced reticle allows for rapid range estimation and holdover adjustments without turning adjustment dials .

• Design: Semi-automatic with a 10-round detachable box magazine . The bolt locks into the receiver with three locking lugs . The flash hider also functions as a muzzle brake-compensator .

• Global Status: The SVD is recognized as the most successful combat system in its class . It became the standard weapon for many armies worldwide and was license-produced in China, Iraq, and Romania . Original Soviet SVDs are highly sought after by collectors in the West, with prices reaching up to $25,000 .

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