The Russian Army is about to get its first new sniper rifle in decades. The Chukavin sniper rifle, or SVC, replaces the Cold War–era Dragunov SVD. A fully modern rifle, the Chukavin comes in a variety ...

Much like the AK-47, another legendary rifle from the Soviet era, the SVD designated marksman rifle has been noted for being easy to use, maintain, and repair. The Russian state-owned Kalashnikov ...

For much of the early hours of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, players are limited to engaging enemies from close range. The SVD is the first long-range rifle that players can get their hands on ...

This might be the first army sniper rifle where a soldier will be able to change weapon calibers and firepower right on the battlefield in a minute. The Russian army has been looking for a new ...

Russian infantry snipers and sharpshooters are now in the process of getting their hands on the most modern variant of the Dragunov SVD rifle to date. According to Army Recognition, the Russian ...

The SVCh is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge, but can also fire the 7.62×51 NATO round. (Photo from Kalashnikov Concern YouTube) For years, the Russian military has relied on the adage “if it ...

In June, the Russian Armed Forces celebrated the 50th anniversary of the induction of the Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD). RIR gives you a lowdown of the designation of this powerful weapon, its ...

Here’s What I Need to Remember: In many ways it looks like a generic Western precision semi-automatic rifle. In November 2019, Kalashnikov Concern announced that they would begin serial production of ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** It was about two years ago when I ...