Time will tell.
Sticking with the rimmed cartridge means a continued supply of cheap Mosin Nagant rifle ammunition.
That is not a “sniper” round.
Looks far too scary for California. Prolly will be banned on looks alone.
Excellent for home self defense out to 1500 meters.
I have had the opportunity to handle a Drugonov many years ago, from a fellow veteran that ‘brought one back’. Once you’ve seen one, you can always pick it out from any photographs.
The classic Moisin-Nagant was chambered in 7.62x54R.
The replacement of the Drugonov, being chambered in 7.62x51NATO, also known as the .308Win., shows that once again, the Russians are forward thinking.
The new design looks impressive.
7.62 x 54R-millimete
An old, old round. I wonder if they're still working through vast warehouses of 7.62x54.
I have my own range out to 900 yards, and I once had a friend bring out his Dragunov. Definitely not what I would call accurate. I think one of the issues is the rimmed cartridge. I’m assuming that it headspaces on the rim. If so, that’s not good for accuracy. I would also take issue with the authors claim of it being the most accurate rifle in the early cold war. I can tell you that the American M14 with M118 ammo is good for 1,000 yards.