Dragunov Romainian Sniper Rifle

Beer Forever · 01-24-2006, 01:10 PM

What is a good price? Where can I get one? Will they take my sole in trade? How good are they? Over an AR10?

Shaun · 01-24-2006, 01:21 PM

a true dragnov is very costly -- my guess is that you are looking at the RPK version and if you shop around 1K to 1.5K

BattleRifleG3 · 01-24-2006, 01:28 PM

We used to be able to argue that dealers were misleading in labelling them Dragunovs. But now the importers are naming them Dragunovs too.

These are fine rifles but THEY ARE NOT DRAGUNOVS!

They are based on the RPK, a heavier version of the AK used as a light machine gun. They are chambered for the same round but magazines are not interchangeable.

They have been found to be competitively accurate with the real Dragonovs, but they are NOT real Dragunovs.

For the money, though, I think they're a better deal. I have seen them for under $600 WITHOUT scope, most come with a scope that is worth over a hundred dollars and are priced accordingly. Your results may vary based on dealer sales volume and their overhead costs, so I would say under $800 is a decent enough deal on a new one with the basic kit. Mags are not cheap so if you want extra mags you may find competitively priced package deals.

Beer Forever · 01-24-2006, 03:09 PM

I want one bad. I think people only need on kidney right??? Someday I will have one.

NRAJOE · 01-24-2006, 03:11 PM

SOG has them for a good price...want one myself.

troylaplante · 01-24-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NRAJOE

SOG has them for a good price...want one myself.

I have been eyeballing them bad boys every month and coveting.

troylaplante · 01-24-2006, 07:45 PM

Sometimes, www.atlanticfirearms.com has them, too.

Mooseman684 · 01-24-2006, 08:33 PM

I suggest getting a real Russian Dragunov, or the Tiger Carbine Dragunov as the Romanian's are Not true Dragunovs. I am very impressed with my Tiger as far as accuracy, functioning, and ease of using the Original Rangefinder scope.Drawbacks are- 1...The rubber eyepiece can't be used with glasses and it Blows my contact lens out at recoil ! 2...The 10 round Magazines are 39.95 Plus shipping , which is out of line Pricewise, but never see em Cheaper!
Other than that it is a Superb Rifle!

FutureMarine · 01-24-2006, 11:24 PM

Fired a BEAUTIFUL tiger the other day

With the nice russian wood stock and original scope

ALL MATCHING

BattleRifleG3 · 01-24-2006, 11:50 PM

I'd prefer a Romanian so-called dragunov myself, costing accordingly.

FutureMarine · 01-25-2006, 12:02 AM

They seem very reliable and accurate

ps. Still not used to seeing the new Avatar BRG3

Mooseman684 · 01-25-2006, 12:20 AM

The Dragunov is like an AK on Steroids ! If you are gonna buy one and Keep it, why not buy the best ???? Cheap guns usually stay cheap, but Quality and Desireability Increase in Value, and Its a heck of a lot more stable than the Stock market, besides, ....WITH a gun...I can Get Money ! LOL

BattleRifleG3 · 01-25-2006, 02:19 AM

The Romanian Romak-3/FPK/PSL is an AK on steroids. The Dragunov is a whole different animal with a few similarities. Both fine rifles for what they are, but for practical use I'd go with the Romak.

Beer Forever · 01-25-2006, 10:31 AM

A rifle like that will go up in value and always be worth what you at the very least paid for it. THey are extremely desirable. Atlanticfirearms has the best deals on them, but they are currently sold out. I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sarge · 02-05-2006, 02:10 AM

And then there's the "Real" Romanian FPK "Dragonov." These are so rare that most people don't know they exist outside a few museums. Allmost no one has heard of anything but the recent imports made for the US market.
Was going to post a photo of my new condition 1979 military Rumanian with all the accerssories, but don't know how to do the link bit???
Can anyone help with this?????
Sarge

Shaun · 02-05-2006, 02:27 AM

Here is a link to the real Dragunov http://www.sovietarmy.com/small_arms/svd.html

FutureMarine · 02-05-2006, 01:34 PM

Is a Tiger considered a "Real Dragunov"

Mooseman684 · 02-05-2006, 01:47 PM

Yes, the Tiger is a true Dragunov with the Flash hider and Bayonet lug removed, Barrel shortened, and no Cheekpiece.Made in the IZHMACH factory in Russia.

FutureMarine · 02-05-2006, 03:11 PM

I fired a guys a few weeks ago, it is a beautiful shooting weapon. What kind of Dragunov do you have MM?

Mooseman684 · 02-05-2006, 05:53 PM

The Tiger Carbine !

01-24-2006, 01:10 PM	#1
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	Dragunov Romainian Sniper Rifle What is a good price? Where can I get one? Will they take my sole in trade? How good are they? Over an AR10? __________________ Paramedic/Firefighter sks forever FMF Corpsman Proud Father and Husband Proud American!!

01-24-2006, 01:21 PM	#2
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	a true dragnov is very costly -- my guess is that you are looking at the RPK version and if you shop around 1K to 1.5K __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-24-2006, 01:28 PM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	We used to be able to argue that dealers were misleading in labelling them Dragunovs. But now the importers are naming them Dragunovs too. These are fine rifles but THEY ARE NOT DRAGUNOVS! They are based on the RPK, a heavier version of the AK used as a light machine gun. They are chambered for the same round but magazines are not interchangeable. They have been found to be competitively accurate with the real Dragonovs, but they are NOT real Dragunovs. For the money, though, I think they're a better deal. I have seen them for under $600 WITHOUT scope, most come with a scope that is worth over a hundred dollars and are priced accordingly. Your results may vary based on dealer sales volume and their overhead costs, so I would say under $800 is a decent enough deal on a new one with the basic kit. Mags are not cheap so if you want extra mags you may find competitively priced package deals. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-24-2006, 03:09 PM	#4
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	I want one bad. I think people only need on kidney right??? Someday I will have one. __________________ Paramedic/Firefighter sks forever FMF Corpsman Proud Father and Husband Proud American!!

01-24-2006, 08:33 PM	#8
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,316 Images: 2	I suggest getting a real Russian Dragunov, or the Tiger Carbine Dragunov as the Romanian's are Not true Dragunovs. I am very impressed with my Tiger as far as accuracy, functioning, and ease of using the Original Rangefinder scope.Drawbacks are- 1...The rubber eyepiece can't be used with glasses and it Blows my contact lens out at recoil ! 2...The 10 round Magazines are 39.95 Plus shipping , which is out of line Pricewise, but never see em Cheaper! Other than that it is a Superb Rifle! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-24-2006, 03:11 PM	#5
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,737 Images: 3	SOG has them for a good price...want one myself.

01-24-2006, 07:45 PM	#7
troylaplante Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,220	Sometimes, www.atlanticfirearms.com has them, too.

01-24-2006, 11:24 PM	#9
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	Fired a BEAUTIFUL tiger the other day With the nice russian wood stock and original scope ALL MATCHING

01-24-2006, 11:50 PM	#10
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	I'd prefer a Romanian so-called dragunov myself, costing accordingly. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-25-2006, 12:02 AM	#11
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	They seem very reliable and accurate ps. Still not used to seeing the new Avatar BRG3

01-25-2006, 12:20 AM	#12
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,316 Images: 2	The Dragunov is like an AK on Steroids ! If you are gonna buy one and Keep it, why not buy the best ???? Cheap guns usually stay cheap, but Quality and Desireability Increase in Value, and Its a heck of a lot more stable than the Stock market, besides, ....WITH a gun...I can Get Money ! LOL __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-25-2006, 02:19 AM	#13
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	The Romanian Romak-3/FPK/PSL is an AK on steroids. The Dragunov is a whole different animal with a few similarities. Both fine rifles for what they are, but for practical use I'd go with the Romak. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

01-25-2006, 10:31 AM	#14
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	A rifle like that will go up in value and always be worth what you at the very least paid for it. THey are extremely desirable. Atlanticfirearms has the best deals on them, but they are currently sold out. I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Paramedic/Firefighter sks forever FMF Corpsman Proud Father and Husband Proud American!!

02-05-2006, 02:10 AM	#15
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 390	And then there's the "Real" Romanian FPK "Dragonov." These are so rare that most people don't know they exist outside a few museums. Allmost no one has heard of anything but the recent imports made for the US market. Was going to post a photo of my new condition 1979 military Rumanian with all the accerssories, but don't know how to do the link bit??? Can anyone help with this????? Sarge

02-05-2006, 02:27 AM	#16
Shaun Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,854 Images: 1	Here is a link to the real Dragunov http://www.sovietarmy.com/small_arms/svd.html __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

02-05-2006, 01:34 PM	#17
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	Is a Tiger considered a "Real Dragunov"

02-05-2006, 01:47 PM	#18
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,316 Images: 2	Yes, the Tiger is a true Dragunov with the Flash hider and Bayonet lug removed, Barrel shortened, and no Cheekpiece.Made in the IZHMACH factory in Russia. __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-05-2006, 03:11 PM	#19
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	I fired a guys a few weeks ago, it is a beautiful shooting weapon. What kind of Dragunov do you have MM?

02-05-2006, 05:53 PM	#20
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,316 Images: 2	The Tiger Carbine ! __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!