Military Arms Channel gives an overview and range demo of their new Norinco NDM-86 SVD Dragunov chambered in 7.62x54R.
Dragunov Sniper Rifle Specs:
- Cartridge: 7.62×54mmR
- Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
- Rate of fire: 30 rounds/min
- Muzzle velocity:
- 830 m/s (2,723 ft/s) (SVD)
- 810 m/s (2,657.5 ft/s) (SVDS)
- 800 m/s (2,624.7 ft/s) (SVU)
- Effective firing range: 800 m (875 yd)
- Feed system: 10-round detachable box magazine
- Sights: PSO-1 telescopic sight and iron sights with an adjustable rear notch sight
- Weight:
- 4.30 kg (9.48 lb) (with scope and unloaded magazine)
- 4.68 kg (10.3 lb) (SVDS)
- 4.40 kg (9.7 lb) (SVU)
- 5.02 kg (11.1 lb) (SWD-M)
- Length:
- 1,225 mm (48.2 in) (SVD)
- 1,135 mm (44.7 in) stock extended / 815 mm (32.1 in) stock folded (SVDS)
- 900 mm (35.4 in) (SVU)
- 1,125 mm (44.3 in) (SWD-M)
- Barrel length:
- 620 mm (24.4 in) (SVD, SWD-M)
- 565 mm (22.2 in) (SVDS)
- 600 mm (23.6 in) (SVU)