The SVD Dragunov isn’t just a rifle it’s a statement of Soviet military philosophy. Designed in the 1960s, it wasn’t meant to compete with Western sniper rifles in terms of pinpoint accuracy ...

The Dragunov SVD is a Russian-made sniper rifle that has been in the service of Russian Special Forces for decades. It originally entered service in the early 1960s and has stood the test of time ...

It boasts a range of about 6,500 feet, making it one of the longest-range Russian rifles. Another prominent name on this list is the Dragunov SVD, which has been in use since the 1960s.

A Russian rifle the country wanted to emulate was the SVD Dragunov, a semi-automatic chambered in 7.62x54 mm R, which offered a greater effective range than the AKM combat rifles chambered in 7 ...

The 7.62x54mm version is compatible with magazines of the Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD) that the Chukavin will replace. While most Russians performed poorly in Ukraine, Chukavins are the exception and ...

The weapons that were tossed aside when these Western weapons showed up were the Soviet/Russian-made SVD "Dragunov " sniper rifles. The three men who spoke to the Kyiv Post were all civilians ...

A bare Dragunov SVD rifle costs Rs 2-3 lakh, but the price could rise to Rs 5 lakh depending on the accessories opted for. Delhi Police needs 70-100 rifles for a limited time, the sources confirmed.

The 7.62x54mm version is compatible with magazines of the Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD), which it is intended to replace. As Chukavin told TASS, the new sniper rifle outshines its predecessor by 25 ...

Russian-made Dragunov sniper rifle instills fear in Nicaragua. Human rights groups say sniper fire has accounted for some of the more than 300 victims in clashes between pro-government forces and ...