Dragunov sniper rifle

 Dragunov sniper rifle

The Dragunov sniper rifle  is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle with a short-stroke gas-piston system.The barrel breech is locked through a rotating bolt (left rotation) and uses three locking lugs to engage corresponding locking recesses in the barrel extension. The rifle has a manual, two-position gas regulator.After discharging the last cartridge from the magazine, the bolt carrier and bolt are held back on a bolt catch that is released by pulling the cocking handle to the rear. The rifle has a hammer-type striking mechanism and a manual lever safety selector.

           SPECIFICATIONS

Weight 4.30 kg (9.48 lb) (with scope and unloaded magazine)

4.68 kg (10.3 lb) (SVDS)
4.40 kg (9.7 lb) (SVU)
5.02 kg (11.1 lb) (SWD-M)

Length 1,225 mm (48.2 in) (SVD)[4]
1,135 mm (44.7 in) stock extended / 815 mm (32.1 in) stock folded (SVDS)
900 mm (35.4 in) (SVU)
1,125 mm (44.3 in) (SWD-M)

Barrel length 620 mm (24.4 in) (SVD, SWD-M)[4]
565 mm (22.2 in) (SVDS)
600 mm (23.6 in) (SVU)

Cartridge 7.62×54mmR

Action Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Rate of fire 30 rounds/min

Muzzle velocity 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s) (SVD)
810 m/s (2,657.5 ft/s) (SVDS)
800 m/s (2,624.7 ft/s) (SVU)

Effective firing range 800 m (875 yd)

Feed system 10-round detachable box magazine

Sights PSO-1 telescopic sight, 1PN51/1PN58 night vision sights and iron sights with an adjustable rear notch sight