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The SVD (СВД; Russian: снайперская винтовка Драгунова, romanized: snayperskaya vintovka Dragunova, lit. 'Dragunov sniper rifle'), GRAU index 6V1, [2] is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle/sniper rifle [3] chambered in the 7.62×54mmR cartridge, developed in the Soviet Union.
The Dragunov SVDK large-caliber sniper rifle (any rifle caliber above 9 mm is considered a large caliber in Russia) is a somewhat controversial weapon. It was developed through "burglar" (Breaker) research and development program, along with 7.62 mm SV-98 sniper and 12.7 mm ASVK anti-materiel rifles.
Dragunov SVD: Izhmash: 7.62×54mmR: Short-stroke piston (semi-auto) Soviet Union: 1958 Dragunov SVU: KBP Instrument Design Bureau: 7.62×54mmR: Short-stroke piston (semi-auto, select-fire OTs-03A variant) Russia: 1994 DSR-1: DSR-precision GmbH .308 Winchester.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum: Bolt-action Germany: 2000 GOL Sniper Magnum ...
"3-line rifle" "Mosin rifle" 7.62×54mmR: 1891–present still used by some militia forces sniper rifle commonly used by police and military snipers 1891 infantry 1891 dragoon 1891 cossack 1891/1910 1891/1930 1891/1952 KGB sniper 1907 carbine 1938 carbine 1944 carbine Russia Soviet Union: SV-98: 7.62×51mm NATO 7.62×54mmR.338 Lapua Magnum ...
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This rifle included a simpler scope design, which was incorporated from the short-lived SVT-40, and was far easier to mass-produce. To this day, it remains the most widely produced and longest serving sniper rifle in the world, and remained the Soviet Union's main sniper rifle until it was superseded in 1962 by the semi-automatic SVD Dragunov ...
The M76 is similar in concept to the Russian Dragunov SVD sniper/designated marksman rifle; a semi-automatic rifle using a full-power cartridge from a 10-round magazine. However, the M76 is closer to the AK-47/RPK design and Zastava's unlicensed M70 AK-derivative than the Dragunov SVD, similar to the Romanian PSL. Being derived from the AK ...
Standard sniper rifle. [6] [18] H&K HK417: 7.62×51mm Germany: The primary designated marksman rifle. It is equipped with an S&B PMII Ultra Short optical sight for long-range engagements. Limited quantity, used by BFS. [18] Heckler & Koch SR9: 7.62×51mm NATO Germany: Hunting/target rifle Used by the BFS: Dragunov SVD: 7.62×54mmR Soviet Union