Videos tagged with Norinco NDM-86

This video showcases the iconic SVD (Dragunov) rifle, starting with a humorous miniature model gag before transitioning to a live-fire demonstration. The full-sized SVD is shown being prepared with Hornady ammunition and fired from a bipod at a steel target, highlighting its cycling and accuracy. The review emphasizes the rifle's traditional wood furniture and the use of a high-quality optic.

This review delves into the SVD Dragunov sniper rifle, specifically a Chinese Norinco NDM-86 variant chambered in 7.62x54R. It highlights the rifle's rarity in the US, its design differences from the AK platform (milled receiver, short-stroke piston), and its intended role as a Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). The video also covers the original optics and features like the bayonet lug and last-round bolt hold-open.

This video explores the unconventional use of the SVD Dragunov rifle in a Close Quarters Battle (CQB) role during a 2-Gun Action Challenge Match. Despite its length, the SVD proved surprisingly maneuverable. The rifle demonstrated effectiveness in both precision shooting at 100 yards and close-range engagements, even with a bayonet attached. Ultimately, the SVD is characterized as a capable 'general purpose' rifle, adaptable to various roles.