Snipers of military reconnaissance and special forces units will receive an upgraded Dragunov SVDM sniper rifle. The corresponding decision was made by the Ministry of Defense.
The military department decided to increase the combat capabilities of military intelligence and special forces, re-equipping them with SVDM. The first batches of upgraded rifles have already begun to enter the troops, units of the Southern Military District were the first to begin re-equipping.
As they write “Notifications” citing military sources, despite the adoption of the new Chukavin microwave sniper rifle, the Ministry of Defense is not going to write off the SVD. So far, nothing has been reported about serial deliveries of microwaves.. At the same time, the SVD is the best sniper rifle for shooting at a distance. 500-800 m. Since it will not be removed from service, it was decided to put its latest version in the troops.
Modernized Dragunov SVDM sniper rifles began to enter the troops in 2016 year. SVDM differs from the basic SVD by a shortened to 550 mm barrel, having thicker walls. The barrel is equipped with a compact muzzle device. Automation and trigger mechanism remained unchanged. At the same time, the receiver was slightly modified.. Her lid received a long longitudinal Picatinny rail, allowing the use of various compatible sights. The standard sight of the SVDM rifle is the product 1P88-4.
The total length of the SVDM in combat position is 1155 mm, in folded 875 mm. The mass of weapons without cartridges and sights - 5,3 kg. Combat characteristics have not changed significantly, increased accuracy of fire is announced due to the new barrel.
