The Finnish Dragunovs were bought from Germany, ex-DDR in the 90īs and are mostly
used by some special units, such as the sissi (guerilla) units, border guards, and paratroopers. It is not accurate
enough by modern standards to be used as a true sniper rifle, and it was never
designed to be used that way. In Finland, and most other armies, it serves
mainly as a squad fire support weapon that extends the range of the squad out to 600 meter. As all
Kalashnikov designs the Dragunov is very reliable.
Calibre: Russian 7.62 x 54 mm Rimmed
Operation: gas operated, short stroke, rotating bolt; semi-automatic
Capacity: 10 round detachable box magazine
Weight: 4.31 kg empty with telescope
Length: 1225 mm
Barrel Length: 620 mm
Max Rate of Fire: 30 RPM
Aimed Rate of Fire: 3-5 RPM
Scope Type: PSO-1 with illuminated reticle
Accuracy: less than 2MOA at 600m
