Dragunov SVD vs Heckler & Koch G28

1963–present

2012–present

Unknown — widely produced and cloned

Unknown

1,225mm (48.2 in)

965mm (38 in) Patrol

620mm (24.4 in)

421mm (16.5 in) Patrol, 530mm (20.9 in) Standard

4.3 kg (9.5 lb) without scope

5.15 kg (11.4 lb) Patrol, 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) Standard

10 rounds detachable box

10 or 20 rounds

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt

Two-stage, 2-2.5 kg (4.4-5.5 lb)

Adjustable two-stage, 2-2.5 kg (4.5-5.5 lb)

PSO-1 4x24 scope standard, iron sights backup (adjustable to 1,200m)

Schmidt & Bender 3-20×50 PM II scope, Aimpoint T-2 backup red dot