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We recently had a look at what modern sniper teams from the Western countries use.
This time, let’s have a quick look to the East.
During the summer of 2016, the International Army Games was held at the Gvardeisky training area in
Otar, Republic of Kazakhstan.
In the pictures below you can see 7.62×54mmR SVD Dragunov sniper rifle, which is semi-automatic.
Unfortunately we don’t know if the pictures are taken during the event or not (especially considering the various weather conditions), but it’s interesting to note that the use of bipods or sound suppressors is very limited. In terms of optics, yes there is likely a S&B scope on a rifle but otherwise it’s domestic which must be a limitation on a lot of the longer shots.
The Dragunov SVDS has folding stock and a shorter barrel at 565 mm (22.2 in) vs. SVD with 620 mm (24.4 in).
The Dragunov shoots the 7.62R cartridge, which has been in continuous service since 1891. Yes, that’s soon 126 years, and counting.
Below: Some of the targets the competitors had to neutralize.
Dragunov SVDS (shortened version with folding stock)
POSP with 4x fixed magnification. The PSO series are the original optic for the SVD Dragunov rifle. The military versions are PSO-1. For more information check Dragunov.net.
Below: A .308 Win Orsis T-5000, bolt-action used by Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam. According to Wikipedia the modernized version T-5000M should have an increased firing range up to 1 500 meters, which means it’s no longer a .308 but most likely a .338 Lapua Magnum.
Guesses go to a Schmidt & Bender PMII 5-25 for optics. Rail by Zentico with Harris bipod?
Below: Possibly using the PSO-1 scope? Picture or reticle here.
“EQUIPMENT -7.62 mm sniper rifle”“TEAM (10 PERSONS):
team leader
team members (3 sniper pairs: 2 main and 1reserve) — 6 persons
coaching group — 2 persons
maintenance unit — 2 personsSTAGES1. Individual contest.
2.Best sniper team.
3. Best sniper team in reconnaissance and special activities.Stage 1CONDITIONS
All snipers carry out 6 elements during the Individual contest.
RESULTS
The winner in each element is defined by the largest coefficient which is counted by dividing the total score on time performance. The coefficient is counted up to one thousandth (0,001).The winner of “Individual contest” is defined by the minimal sum of scores in each element.Stage 2CONDITIONS
“Best sniper pair performance” comprises 9 elements.RESULTS
The winner is defined by the best performance in all elements.Stage 3CONDITIONS
“Best sniper couple performance in reconnaissance and special activities” includes choosing, making and camouflaging the sniper’s position.RESULTS
The final rating place of the sniper couple in the competition is defined by the
RESULTSThe individual contest of the snipers is conducted within 1 – 6 elements. The winner is defined by the minimal sum of the places in individual elements. In the case of the equal sum of places rating the winner is defined by the coefficient in the elements.
In the team contest the performances in the elements are recorded as a sum of rating places of both members in each element, which defines the place of the team in each element.
AWARDING
The winner of the best sniper pair contest is awarded the Cup, first place medal, diploma and prizes.
The medals are awarded for taking the 2nd and 3rd places.
The head of the competition awards the best judge the diploma.”
