Videos tagged with Type 85

The Type 85 SMG from China utilizes the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge and a 30-round magazine. It features a simple blowback, open bolt system with a fixed firing pin and a three-position fire selector (safe, semi, full-auto). The suppressed variant incorporates an integral suppressor with a baffle stack and a perforated barrel designed to vent gas into an expansion chamber.

This video delves into the history and characteristics of Chinese SVD variants, specifically the Type 79 and Type 85 rifles, often referred to as the "Red Dragon SVD." The description links the rifle's origins and development to geopolitical events and military aid, mentioning the Korean War, the Sino-Soviet conflict, and the Sino-Vietnamese War. It also speculates on the influence of Nikita Khrushchev in facilitating China's access to SVD technology. The content aims to provide a historical overview of these specific Chinese sniper rifles.

This review tests the practical accuracy of the Chinese NDM-86 (Type 85), a Dragunov SVD variant, up to 800 yards using Black Hills .308 Win Match ammunition. The rifle demonstrated high consistency to 500 yards with its 4x PSO-1 scope, but faced challenges at 800 yards. Analysis revealed the Type 85's 1:12 twist rate is better suited for standard match ammo than the original SVD's 1:10 twist.

This review compares three Dragunov rifle variants: the Soviet SVD, Izhmash Tiger, and Chinese NDM-86. It highlights their shared handling but distinct internal differences, focusing on the SVD's role as an infantry force multiplier rather than a pure sniper rifle. Key distinctions in gas systems, trigger mechanisms, and bolt carriers are detailed, along with design trade-offs prioritizing weight and reliability over sub-MOA accuracy.