@varanid9 Izhmash have a better idea than me and they've clearly stated it on their website under their Dragunov Tigr product. You're right, the heavy stuff does have a bit of oomph..

@grannman Seeing as how you apparently shoot them regularly, I guess you should know. Of course, my shoulder wouldn't like the heavy loads much:)

@varanid9 A common misconception. The Izhmash website clearly lists the bullet weight for the Tigr as 13.2grams which equates to 203gr. I even sent Izhmash an email with a number of questions, one of which was to confirm bullet weight which they re-affirmed is certainly 13.2grams. The military SVD has even had its twist tightened from 1:320mm to 1:240mm to better stabilise heavy ammo. The design of the action and recoil system itself is conducive to shooting all manner of heavy ammunition.

200 gr, wow. My understanding is that the dragunov was designed around a 147 or 148gr bullet, and that shooting heavy grainers may soon lead to broken parts.

@grannman Haha you should do that.....on Guy Fawkes day!!!!

@grannman Lead corrodes other metals much faster than a smooth,lighter conductor like copper. Oh,sorry my mistake.Lead Core with steel jacket.

@fixdeluxe1 maybe if I light a fire under it, it will open itself!

@fixdeluxe1 Basically the soft point is what's available. Limited options in 7.62x54r in NZ. A lead bullet will foul up the barrel no end on a powerful round like this. First I've heard of lead jacket. Generally it's a lead core, jacketed with a harder metal.

@grannman Need some help opening those ammo crates? Must be warsaw pact remnants......

SO your a fan of the Soft-Point hunting ball ammo? I personally prefer heavier lead Jacketed rounds because they offer more penetration,increasing the likelyhood of hitting a vital organ like a Lung or Heart(which will in both cases take the animal down). Soft Points,correct me if I'm wrong,must be better for stun impact and stopping power,since the rounds mushroom and expand on impact thus multiplying the equivalent force per sqCM?

@grannman Must agree with you on that Universal License point.

haha is that an ironing board? :D nice gun lets have a go?

i have to say, this review is impressive, carried informative details. nicely done. you're thecooldude. 5 stars.

@grannman Yeah, sorry mate, I didn't hear the bit about the five round magazine, thought it was the standard 10.

@WhoDaresW1ns bought from guncity back when they were 2 thirds the price they sell for nowdays. It is a-cat, but you should know that already if you really do have an e-cat. This rifle does not have any e-cat features. Really the whole silly e-cat system should have been dumped long ago for a universal license.

Where did you get that rifle and how much was it (if you don't mind me asking)? It wouldn't be classed as an MSSA would it? I have my E endorsement anyway but just curious, as I might see about getting one for myself... And where were you shooting? Up north somewhere eh?

wow, that surplus ammo is worthless past 50 yards.

@freaque1623 I have got suppressed Dragunov vids if you have a look. Suppressors take the edge off.

hey could you shoot it suppressed? Would be cool ya know.. i think.

@grannman were trying man were trying. peace brother and greetings from America.

Great videos, thanx!

@fatdan172501 pistols = heaps of red tape. I'd own a pistol if I could go through the hassle. The criminals get their pistols anyway. To own rifles like mine you need a standard firearms license which = red tape but very doable. You guys have real freedom, keep a good grip on it.

@grannman i figured. its those gun laws that kept us free and now there trying to change that. but im glad you guys have some guns unlike some country's. new zealand looks like a nice place. how are your laws on semi auto rifles and pistols.

@fatdan172501 I don't think any developed nation has gun laws that are more free than the US. NZ = more restriction, less freedom (unless you're a criminal then you don't care about regulation)

wow new zealand looks nice how good are your gun laws better than the u.s. or worse. its pretty there might consider a move lol.