What is a Dragunov sniper rifle?
A Dragunov is a type of semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle manufactured originally in the Soviet Union. This is a rugged and reliable firearm which uses a powerful round, effective for up to 3200 feet (1000 meters). It has a chrome-lined barrel, for corrosion resistance. The Dragunov also has a slotted flash suppressor. The Dragunov bears a number of similarities to the world-famous AK design including the large dust cover, iron sights and lever safety selector. The Dragunov is classified as a “squad support weapon.” It is meant to extend the range of the standard infantry squad mostly equipped with AK-47s or similar mid-range firearms. The Dragunov has a much longer range and greater accuracy than AK-type firearms. The shortcoming of the Dragunov is the smaller round capacity and the lack of a fully automatic rate of fire.
