McNab, Chris/Bujeiro, Ramiro (Illustr.)/Gilliland, Alan (Illustr.) The SVD Dragunov Rifle

Name: McNab, Chris/Bujeiro, Ramiro (Illustr.)/Gilliland, Alan (Illustr.): The SVD Dragunov Rifle
Brand: Osprey Publishing
SKU: 517/33/87
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English text, paperback, many bw- and colour illustrations. 80 pages.

Manufacturer: Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer No.: 9781472855961

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Developed as a medium-range support rifle in the Soviet Union during the 1960s, the Dragunov stood out against most Western sniping rifle types by being semi-automatic, a configuration that marginally lowers accuracy compared to bolt-action sniping rifles, but which allows for faster follow-up shots. Even so, the SVD is still capable of taking precision killing shots out to 800m and beyond, making it a thoroughly practical combat weapon for marksmen and snipers.

In this fully illustrated study, Chris McNab explores the Dragunov's development and performance in detail. But the story of this weapon really comes to life with its combat history. It is the world's most widespread sniping rifle, still in use in the former Soviet armies and sold to more than 40 countries worldwide. Its rugged design, dependable capabilities and relatively low cost mean that it has been used in every conceivable type of conflict, from Vietnam and Afghanistan to Iraq and Syria. Illustrated with cutaway artwork and battlescenes, plus technical and historical photographs, this study tells the story of this remarkable weapon, from design and development to tactical use in action.

Group: Books (first-hand)
Author: McNab, Chris/Bujeiro, Ramiro (Illustr.)/Gilliland, Alan (Illustr.)
Title: The SVD Dragunov Rifle
Details: English text, paperback, many bw- and colour illustrations. 80 pages.
Series: Osprey - Weapons