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