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The Dragunov – don't call it a sniper rifle

The Dragunov SVD 63 is one of Russia's most fascinating weapons. While many call it a sniper rifle, let's dig into why its not.
Military Times

This new rifle might retire the Russian Dragunov SVD for good

The SVCh is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge, but can also fire the 7.62×51 NATO round. (Photo from Kalashnikov Concern YouTube) For years, the Russian military has relied on the adage “if it ...
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This Sniper Rifle From the 1960s Still Sees Everyday Use in Russian Special Forces

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The Dragunov SVD entered the service of the Russian ...
The National Interest

Russia’s Ultimate Sniper Rifle? Meet the SVCh (Putin Seems to Like It)

In November 2019, Kalashnikov Concern announced that they would begin serial production of the Snaiperskaya Vintovka Chuvakin (SVCh) sniper rifle in 2020, finalizing it as an official replacement for ...
Military Times

Russia’s Dragunov-replacement DMR will go into production next year

Almost exactly one year ago, we reported on Kalashnikov Concern developing a relatively clean-sheet rifle with the intent of pitching them as a sharpshooting platform for the Russian military. Now a ...