Rifle Info

http://www.snipercentral.com/rifles.htm Russian Dragunov SVD Caliber: Russian 7.62x54mm Rimmed Operation: gas, semi-automatic Capacity: 10 round detachable box magazine Weight: 9.5lb (4.31kg) empty with telescope Length: 48.2 in (122.5 cm) Barrel Length: 24 in (62 cm) Rifling: 4 grooves, 1:10 right hand twist Max Rate of Fire: 30 RPM Aimed Rate of Fire: 3-5 RPM Scope Type: PSO-1 with IR detection capability Scope Data: 24mm objective lens, 4x, 6 degree field of view Exit Pupil Measurement: 6mm Compatible Passive Night Scopes: NSP-3: 2.7x, 7 degree field of viewrange of approx 300 ydsPGN-1: 3.4x, 5.7 degree field of viewrange of 400-500 yds The SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova)-Dragunov Sniping Rifle was the first rifle designed from scratch as a sniper rifle, and was introduced in the 1950's. It has very limited similarities to the Kalashnikov series of rifles. The SVD can be expected to shoot 2 MOA with quality ammo. I have some personal experience with an original SVD (circa late 1970's). While the weapon was a bit crude when it comes to workmanship, it still functioned flawlessly. We shot extensively out to 900 meters. The rifle is extremely deadly, even with cheap surplus ammo, out to about 600 meters. After that, your pressed to hit consistantly. We easily were maintaining sub 2 MOA. The SVD is not a true sniper rifle in todays terms, but it performs exceptionally well for what it was designed for, a weapon to extend the range of the average rifle squad U.S. Army M21 & XM21 Sniper Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win.) Capacity: 20 or 5 round detachable box magazine Mechanism: Rotating bolt, gas operated, air cooled,semi-automatic magazine fed rifle Weight: 11.25 lbs (5.11kg) Length: 44.1" (112cm) Barrel: Match Grade 22 inches 1:10 RH twist Trigger Pull: Specially tuned 4 1/2 pound matchtwo-stage military trigger Sight: Redfield/Leatherwood 3-9x Automatic Ranging Telescope (ART) Max Effective Range: 900 yards (822m)

The M21 is esentially a modified M14 National Match rifle. The earlier versions (XM21) had a specially selected walnut stock, but this changed with the M21 to a fiberglass stock, often camoflaged. The XM21 began to be fielded in the second half of 1969 and remained the U.S. Army's primary Sniper Weapon System until it began to be replaced by the M24 SWS in 1988. Some National Guard units and even a few active duty units (The OPFOR at JRTC for example) still use the M21. The M21 is a very pratical sniper weapon maintaining acceptable accuracy out to about 700 meters. Besides the problem that it is semi-auto and sends brass flying, the M21 was, and still is, a very capable military sniper rifle. The 10th SFG, in conjuntion with the U.S. Navy SEALs has developed an improved version of the M21 known as the M25. The M25 was designed out of a need for a semi auto sniper rifle, and it was the weapon of choice for SEAL snipers during Desert Storm. The M21 holds a dear spot in many U.S. Army snipers hearts (me included), and rightfully so. Super Magnum (L115A1) Caliber.338 Lapua (8.60x70mm).300 Win Mag7mm Rem Mag Operation Bolt Action Length 50 inches Weight 14.99 lbs (6.8kg) empty without telescope Barrel 27" (.338 Lapua)26" (.300 and 7mm) Twist, Right Hand 1 turn in 8" (.338 Lapua)1 turn in 10" (.300 and 7mm) Magazine Capacity 5 round box magazine Maximum Effective Range 1100+ meters Additional Features: 1 piece scope mountParker-Hale bipod Black, custom-fitted case Tool kit Cleaning kit The PM Super Magnum, or Super Magnum (SM) as it is now known, is essentially an Artic Warfare rifle upgraded to accept the high power cartridges, especially the .338 Lapua. The barrel is slightly longer to take full potential of the .338, and the range is increased signifcantly. This rifle is approaching the range of the .50 cals, but yet its only slightly heavier then the standard 7.62mm version of the rifle. Accuracy of all the AI rifles gets down around .5 MOA. Several military forces around the world are adopting the Super Magnum as a special purpose sniper rifle. The U.K. was one of the first and has designated the rifle L115A1 and uses it as a "platoon level support weapon" T.C.I. M89-SR Caliber7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Win) Operation Semi-Auto (M-14 action)

Length 33.5" (85 cm) Length w/suppressor 40.6" (103 cm) Weight 9.9 lbs (4.5kg) std configuration Barrel Length 22" (56 cm) Stock Composite Magazine Capacity 5, 10, or 20 round detachable box magazine Designed Effective Range 1000 meters The M89-SR is designed as a dual purpose weapon. Designed for both urban anti-terrorist operations as well as a battlefield sniper rifle. The rifle is based on the M-14 rifle in a Bullpup configuration. The factory guarantees 1 MOA and offers a full range of accessories and sales service. I have no direct experience with this rifle, but hopefully that will change if T.C.I. can get one of their rifles over to the states to be field tested. It is an interesting design, and appears very compact, and is a full 2 lbs lighter then the U.S. Army M24. with a Guarantee of 1 MOA it should be a darn good shooter. (I have a copy of a 100m target with 5 rounds in .5" using Military M852 (Sierra 168gr Match King in the standard M118 brass) that is pretty impressive, especially for a semi-auto.) It appears as if this would make a great anti-terrorist, police sharpshooter rifle. Though I am not a big fan of semi's in a Sniper's role in combat. That flying brass can easily give your position away and its tough to police up while trying to stay concealed, cant leave any target identifiers behind. But the rifle would lend itself well as a support weapon.