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Dragunov SVD vs M40A5
Side-by-side technical comparison
Dragunov SVD
Sniper & Precision RiflesIn production
M40A5
Sniper & Precision RiflesDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Dragunov SVD
M40A5
Manufacturer
Production
1963–present
2009–2015
Units produced
Unknown — widely produced and cloned
Approximately 2,500
Specifications
Spec
Dragunov SVD
M40A5
Overall length
1,225mm (48.2 in)
1118 mm
Barrel length
620mm (24.4 in)
610 mm (24 inch), heavy contour
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lb) without scope
6.3 kg (with scope)
Magazine capacity
10 rounds detachable box
5 rounds (detachable box magazine)
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, rotating bolt
Bolt-action, Remington 700 pattern
Trigger type
Two-stage, 2-2.5 kg (4.4-5.5 lb)
Adjustable two-stage
Sights
PSO-1 4x24 scope standard, iron sights backup (adjustable to 1,200m)
Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm M3LR
Calibers
Dragunov SVD