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The Dragunov SVDK large-caliber sniper rifle (any rifle caliber above 9 mm is considered a large caliber in Russia) is a somewhat controversial weapon. It was developed through "burglar" (Breaker) research and development program, along with 7.62 mm SV-98 sniper and 12.7 mm ASVK anti-materiel rifles.
SVDK a variant of the SVD, chambered in 9.3×64mm Brenneke. VSS Vintorez , a suppressed sniper rifle also used in limited numbers in Russia, similar weapon. M21 Sniper Weapon System , an American designated marksman/sniper rifle put in service in 1968, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO .
7.62×39mm: 1945–present still used by some police & militia forces, also used as ceremonial rifle Soviet Union: Dragunov SVD: 7.62×54mmR: 1963–present SVU (bullpup) SVDK SVDS (folding stock): 590mm barrel (SVDS-D) Soviet Union
Dragunov SVD: Izhmash: 7.62×54mmR: Short-stroke piston (semi-auto) Soviet Union: 1958 Dragunov SVU: KBP Instrument Design Bureau: 7.62×54mmR: Short-stroke piston (semi-auto, select-fire OTs-03A variant) Russia: 1994 DSR-1: DSR-precision GmbH .308 Winchester.300 Winchester Magnum.338 Lapua Magnum: Bolt-action Germany: 2000 GOL Sniper Magnum ...
In 2009, the Russian military developed the semi-armour-piercing 9SN cartridge for the 9.3×64mm Brenneke SVDK variant of the Dragunov sniper rifle. This cartridge has a 16.6 g (256 gr) pointed boat-tailed FMJ bullet with a steel core and achieves a muzzle velocity of 770 m/s (2520 ft/s).
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The 7.62×54mmR can offer very good penetrating ability due to a fast twist rate that enables it to fire long, heavy bullets with a high sectional density. In Russia, the 7.62×54mmR is commonly used for hunting purposes, mostly in sporterized Mosin–Nagant rifles and civil Dragunov variants (Tigers).