SVD-63
The Dragunov sniper rifle, or the SVD rifle, is a gun that was first made in the Soviet Union. It is used by twenty-six countries.
The Dragunov uses the 7.62 x 54mmR cartridge, with a muzzle velocity (The velocity of bullet leaving the rifle) of over 830 meters per second and has a maximum effective range of 1,300 meters with the scope and 1,200 meters with the iron sights.
The basic design is largely based on the AK-47, an assault rifle.
SVD-63 Media
The PSO-1's unique reticle. The rangefinder is in the lower left, chevrons for distances beyond 1,000 m (1,094 yd) are found in the middle, and stadia marks for windage are to the left and right of the center reticule. The reticle is illuminated by a small battery-powered lamp.
Russian PSO-1M2 military issue 4×24 telescopic sight with the Warsaw Pact rail mounting system.
A United States Marine receives instruction on the SVD.