SVD
MARKSMAN RIFLE · 7.62×54 mm
- TYPE
- Designated marksman rifle
- CALIBER
- 7.62×54 mm
- ORIGIN
- Soviet Union
- ERA
- 1960s to present
ABOUT THE SVD
The Dragunov is a semi-automatic designated-marksman rifle designed to extend an infantry squad’s reach.
KNOWN FOR
PSO optic association, a skeletonised stock and squad-level precision fire.
USED BY
Soviet and Russian forces, plus many international military users.
DAMAGE41.43BASE DAMAGE
RPM480ROUNDS PER MINUTE
RANGE800 mLISTED RANGE
WEIGHT5.3 kgSTOCK WEIGHT
COST$4,800IN WARDOGS
Stock weapon data
- Velocity
- 800 m/s
- Accuracy / Spread
- 0.45 mrad
- ADS
- 0.53 s
- Vertical Recoil
- 79.37 / 100
- Horizontal Recoil
- 100 / 100
- Unlock Level
- RECON · LEVEL 12
- Caliber
- 7.62×54 mm
IS IT FOR YOU?
SVD in WARDOGS. Your playstyle, your choice.
YOU’LL LIKE IT IF...
- 480 RPM fits your preferred fire rate
- A listed 800 m range suits your fights
- You are comfortable with 5.3 kg stock weight
- Budget: $4,800
BEST FOR
- Pacing individual shots
- Deliberate, accurate shots
- Comparing stock vs your attachment build
SKIP IT IF...
- You need more damage per shot
- You want faster follow-up shots
- You prioritise a lighter weapon
- You need a cheaper loadout
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