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SVD Dragunov

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The SVD - Dragunov Sniper Rifle

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THE SVD, DRAGUNOV. Russia's sniper rifle plus Combat accuracy test.

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Real SVD Dragunov - Russian Sniper / DMR Rifle

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Sniper VS Sniper - Russian SVD vs US Army M24

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Evolution of Legendary DRAGUNOV SVD Sniper Rifle II A Brief History of Dragunov

The SVD, GRAU index 6V1, is a semi-automatic designated marksman rifle chambered in the fully-powered 7.62×54mmR cartridge, developed in the Soviet Union. The SVD was designed to serve a squad support role to provide precise long-range engagement capabilities to ordinary troops following the Warsaw Pact adoption of the 7.62×39mm intermediate cartridge and assault rifles as standard infantry weapon systems. At the time, NATO used battle rifles chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO as standard infantry weapon systems and had not yet adopted an intermediate cartridge and assault rifle of their own, allowing them to outrange their Warsaw Pact counterparts.
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