Videos tagged with Yevgeny Dragunov

This video provides an in-depth look at the SVD Dragunov, highlighting its historical significance as the first purpose-built DMR. Expert Ian McCollum details its design, technical specifications, and strategic role in Soviet military doctrine, including a demonstration of its field stripping process. The SVD was developed to provide squad-level long-range engagement capabilities.

This "From the Vault" video features Paul Levy and Keith Ford from Brownells showcasing a rare, genuine Dragunov sniper rifle at Rock Island Auctions. Originally designed by Yevgeny Dragunov in the 1960s, the SVD-63 remains in service with various armed forces. The description highlights its distinct features compared to an AK-47, including a forged receiver, short-stroke piston system, adjustable gas block, and last-round bolt-open lock. Chambered in the classic 7.62x54R, the rifle is noted for its comfortable handling and shooting experience, aided by its skeletal thumbhole stock and a 24-inch barrel, coupled with a PSO-1 scope and a 10-round magazine, keeping its weight around 10 lbs.

The SVD Dragunov, designed by Yevgeny Dragunov, was developed to replace older Soviet sniper rifles, featuring a robust machined steel receiver and a 3-lug bolt for enhanced lock-up. Its original PSO-1 scope offered advanced features like an infrared detection screen. Chambered in the venerable 7.62x54R cartridge, the SVD is known for its accuracy and reliability, with variants like the Chinese NDM-86 and the folding-stock SVD-S.