| The sniper rifle called the Dragunov SVD is | | | | |
| the weapon of choice by the very people who | | | | There's a telescopic sight mounted over the |
| make the high-powered rifle. The | | | | receiver and other features which appeal to |
| semi-automatic weapon is the semi-automatic | | | | people who find the Dragunov SVD the SUV |
| weapon of choice by the Soviet army. The gun | | | | among all semi-automatic weapons. |
| is operated by gas and is significantly | | | | |
| different than other semi-automatic guns | | | | The army of the Soviet Union would issue this |
| which have been choice weapons in the past by | | | | high-powered rifle with four magazines for |
| many different militaries. | | | | operational uses and they would also issue |
| | | | the gun with cleaning accessories and a |
| The AK and AKM guns did show some | | | | battery as well as a light for enhanced |
| similarities to the Dragunov SVD such as the | | | | telescopic sight. |
| gas recovery components as well as the bolt | | | | |
| arrangements. The 7.62 cartridges which this | | | | The Dragunov SVD is quick as it well should |
| high-powered rifle uses is one that allows it | | | | be given the category for which it is |
| to be in a stand alone category of | | | | considered. The gun fires 30 rounds each |
| semi-automatic guns because the gun | | | | minute in use. The range of 1300 meters far |
| cartridges are not used in other rifles such | | | | exceeds some of its competition. |
| as the AK and AKM. | | | | |
| | | | Gun limitations of the Dragunov SVD are that |
| Dragunov SVD has some other features many | | | | of ammunition restrictions. The gun can only |
| gun-oriented individuals will search for now | | | | fire light and heavy ball ammunition with |
| that the Dragunov SVD has spoiled them to the | | | | complete gun to target precise hits. Close |
| features. For example, this gun has an open | | | | proximity to the target places the shooter at |
| butt stock and a cheek pad which is favored | | | | a disadvantage using this gun and best serves |
| when used for sighting and it is now a common | | | | the shooter who is not in close combat |
| feature which is desired in many | | | | situations. |
| semi-automatic weapons. | | | | |