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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.