The Dragunov Sniping Rifle System, Year of 1963, or SVD or “Dragunov” for short, has since the early 1960s (like its name implies) been one of the premier squad designated marksman weapons in the world.The longest-serving purpose-designed squad marksman rifle in the world, the SVD is chambered for the powerful and plentiful 7.62x54mmR cartridge (itself a record-setter, as it is the military service cartridge that has served its parent country the longest, of all time) and feeds from a 10-shot detachable box magazine.Given its age, the rifle could perhaps use some updating to modern standards, which is where Val of Czech company Sureshot Armament Group comes in, with his KeyMod-compatible chassis design for the venerable Dragunov, pictures of which are embedded below:
Portraits of Second World War veterans from each of the 15 former Soviet republics.
The U.S. Army has awarded Barrett with a $49.9 million contract to supply them with new replacement sniper rifles.
Kennedy quotes and family photos, plus wisdom and advice from JFK, RFK, and Ted Kennedy, much of it recently uncovered by Esquire as you've rarely heard the Kennedy brothers before
[Image: Simon Norfolk. “King Amanullah’s Victory Arch built to celebrate the 1919 winning of Independence from the British. Paghman, Kabul Province.” From Afghanistan: Chronotopia.]As p…
George Reinas has been instructing our flyboy snipers on how to shoot better. Here's what you can do to shoot more like Reinas and our military's elite.
Page 3 of 12 - The 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam - posted in UNIFORMS: RTO PFC Vaughn Banting and another soldier in Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division.Photo by:PFC Vaughn Banting. Company C, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry, 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. 1970 - 1971
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In 1962, the same year that a quartet of working-class New Jersey youths called the Four Seasons shot to the top of the pop charts with the irresistible doo-wop single “Sherry,” a solo artist from the West Coast made a less auspicious chart appearance with an earnest cowboy ballad inspired by his character on a […]
The Kommando smock was originally developed in collaboration with the KSK as a requirement for a rugged & quiet outer shell. The B220 is an enhanced version of this smock and has a very detailed set of features. It has since been adopted by the Irish Army Ranger Wing and sniper units all over Europe.The B220 features foam padded elbow protection as well as shoulder recoil pads for heavy calibre rifles. This can be fully removed depending on the users preference. The hood and lower back is lined with a windproof layer to help combat windchill. Pocket configuration: 4 Large front box pockets, followed by two side, and one large at the rear. FFD & notebook/ pen pockets are located on the arms.It is recommended to wear a waterproof mid layer underneath if required. This ensures your most durable layer is the outer & remains very quiet.Features:50/50 DWR Ripstop, No Melt/ DripFully articulated constructionWire in hood for shapingElasticated cord secured between inner & outer hood Removable foam padding insert for rifle recoilRemovable foam elbow/ forearm padding.Field dressing arm pouchLoops for the placement of grass and other detritusUnderarm zips for ventilationStorm flapWebbing loopsAdjustable drawcord waist, base and hoodDouble ended zipperCord channel in hood for adjustmentLightweight windproof hood liningStorm flap epauletteChest document pocketsLarge boxed pocketsSide boxed pocketDump/ rear poachers pocketPatch pocket with 3cm stitch from edge for pen loopGarments are built loose to aid movement and are compatible with all body armour options
