Yes I read about that and saw a TV piece on it. I think it was Glenn Beck? It sounds like wyoming will have a legal fight on its hands over this though but I certainly give them both thumbs up and hope like anything they will be able to pull it off.

there is some new legislation going on over here. i think a few import bans will be lifted within the next 7-9 years. the state of wyoming has a bill that states any firearm manufactured in the state is nullified to federal law. this is a huge step forward for us.

@KommandoOver9000 I saw one of this russian made Dragunovs went by like $4000, it was a complete ridiculous price... But then again they're so priced.

importing from NZ still won't get you around the US import restriction. Unfortunate.

can the us import firearms from new zealand? these dragunov rifles are very expensive because of we cannot import from russia. and i dont want a psl. i want one of these. ^_^

@TaZ101SAGA A short-stroke piston is one where the piston is separate from the bolt group (as in this rifle) and just 'taps' the bolt carrier to move it. In a long-stroke system the bolt group and piston are attached to each other and move as a unit.

Hey mate, what does the short stroke and long stroke gas system mean?

Very interesting. I'd assumed the Dragunov used a long-stroke piston as the AK does, but apparently not. Certainly would help with accuracy and followup to have less mass slinging around.

I used the S&B match ammo, keep in mind they cost you 3 times more in st. of S&B and both have the same result (no flyers with the Bernaul probably because its the new type ammo, yes also steel cartridge and not corrosivly primed as it used to be) Have not tried reloading yet because the rifle damages the cartridges so badly after ejecting at full force haha, it is a flying danger to reckon with! (as you already found out..:)

Glad you found the vid useful. I'll have to try some Sellier and Bellot myself. I've seen it available here and there.

Hello grannman, my rifle just arrived today, your video was VERY helpfull to me!! Couldnt get the topcover removed and after that i removed the bolt but couldnt get it back in haha.. But the video helped me out, thanks a lot!! By the way, i was truly amazed by the accuracy of the rifle, i used Sellier and Bellot and the new Bernaul ammo, both where very consistent! Greetings

In Russia you can buy it online for about 50,000 roubles ($~1,500).

Where did you buy it? How much did it cost?

synthetic was cheaper if I recall correctly.

thanks for the post , im consider buying one before i watched this , i think its made my choice easier lol. did it cost more for a sinthetic stock? or however u spell it, im a horrible speller.

great video

The design is quite different to the ak47 really. They are both gas piston designs but have little in common.

its mechanism and design mainly is same as ak-47 but this gun has a very long barrel

awesome dude, beautiful gun, i want one so bad

no problem but i like your better lol

Yep I'd be very interested in seeing a pic when you do get it. Sounds like you sure got a bargain.

im a 100 percent sure russian print and insigna's and what year when i pick it up i'll take photo's and send it to you. not sure if the people selling realize it or not thats why i put it on layaway and made sure on my receipt that its for 800 lol so they cant change it later if they find out so

Are you sure it's a Dragunov and not a Romanian PSL? Prices in the U.S. for a Dragunov Tigr are usually upwards of $2000 from what I've heard.

just found a russian svd at a local gun store had to put on layaway because i didnt have the 800bucks on hand going to pick up in a couple weeks cant wait came with origianl p.u. scope 2 mags and a sling with a cleaning kit man cant wait also i put a saiga 12 shot gun on layaway with it so 1400 for both is a great deal come feb 7th lol

wow field stripping is quite a bit different than the kalashnikov, alittle bit like the sks.