Here's how you use the SVD Dragunov on battlefield

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  • Опубліковано 15 лис 2020
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    The 7.62x54 mm Dragunov military sniper rifle holds a unique role within the army sniper community and is the rifle of choice for the squad designated marksman. It’s higher magazine capacity and ability to fire semi-automatic allows for a soldier to engage multiple enemy targets quickly.
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    Written by Chris Cappy
    Edited by: Sawyer Zent
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  • @Taskandpurpose
    @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +457

    Would you all rather be a Sniper with a book deal or a Squad Designated Marksman with the SVD?

  • @1911dawg
    @1911dawg 3 роки тому +1566

    I'm pretty sure all Kalashnikovs development team does, is create a google doc and stretch a picture of an ak.

    • @SergioBocanegra
      @SergioBocanegra 3 роки тому +8

      Funny

    • @user-nv1xw3hd8d
      @user-nv1xw3hd8d 3 роки тому +27

      my idol, is sentient?!

    • @charles-olivierdenis6633
      @charles-olivierdenis6633 3 роки тому +100

      Considering the Dragunov wasn't even developped by Kalashnikov Concerns, I hereby declare you wrong.

    • @Maverick-gg2do
      @Maverick-gg2do 3 роки тому +44

      Fair enough. The RPK is basically a beefier AKM and the PK is a stretched AKM turned upsidedown with a maxim belt clipped onto it.

    • @1911dawg
      @1911dawg 3 роки тому +84

      @@charles-olivierdenis6633 Man you people don't like to laugh.

  • @iguessthisisnowmyname2258
    @iguessthisisnowmyname2258 3 роки тому +488

    “They need to know if mercury is in retrograde”

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +76

      those damn pretentious snipers!

    • @bluecaptainIT
      @bluecaptainIT 3 роки тому +6

      Well, the song goes: "Mercury must be in retrograde again... But at least it's not just hanging around, pretending to be my friend"

    • @averyunderhill4656
      @averyunderhill4656 3 роки тому +1

      @@bluecaptainIT god I love sturgill

    • @JeanLucCaptain
      @JeanLucCaptain 2 роки тому

      @@Taskandpurpose When you need a degree in Orbital Mechanics just to shoot a bullet 🤣

  • @alexjjgreen
    @alexjjgreen 3 роки тому +231

    "I wouldn't want my cheek uncomfortable against wood..."

  • @nekomakhea9440
    @nekomakhea9440 3 роки тому +281

    "It protects my books that I don't read"
    Let's be real, they're coloring books aren't they?

    • @error8849
      @error8849 3 роки тому +10

      @JimbobMcgeee nah he was an army boy.

    • @marcusizayah
      @marcusizayah 3 роки тому +8

      Na you’re thinkin’ Marines, this dude’s Army

    • @imjustanotherguy2007
      @imjustanotherguy2007 3 роки тому +9

      And he don't color in them because he ate the crayons 🖍 🖍 🖍😜

    • @stankygeorge
      @stankygeorge 3 роки тому +2

      Hey, don't make fun of my library!

  • @GeorgeCowsert
    @GeorgeCowsert 3 роки тому +168

    Can we all just appreciate how badass the name "Dragunov" is?
    It gives off the impression that the rifle is either used by or used to kill dragons, and I think that's epic.

    • @TheR00k
      @TheR00k 3 роки тому +20

      Actually the surname takes its roots from the word "dragoon", not "dragon". Dragon in Russian would be Дракон (drakon).

    • @mitri5389
      @mitri5389 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheR00k how does it take its roots from a 17 century British term when its found in 12 century old church Slavonic roots and names...

    • @TheR00k
      @TheR00k 3 роки тому +5

      @@mitri5389 Oh wow, looked into the etymology. First of all, yes it does take root from "dragoon", but "dragoon" is French for dragon. So it IS dragon, but in a roundabout way.
      Second, I wasn't able to find ANY XII century people with that family name.

    • @mitri5389
      @mitri5389 3 роки тому +5

      @@TheR00k the root word drag in slavic languages means dear or precious one, such names like dragomir, dragan, dragica incorporate this root word. what doesn't make sense is how you think the name dragunov cames from a non slavic word coined in the 17 century for a type of rifleman. are going to say a name like kamenov or kamenski comes from the german word "kamen" came...

    • @TheR00k
      @TheR00k 3 роки тому +3

      @@mitri5389 With that root it would be "Dragov" then, or "Dorogov", since "drag" evolved into "dorog" a long time ago in Russian.
      Etymologists say it comes from "dragoon" and I'm in no place to argue.
      Addendum: maybe even Drazhaev.

  • @taskforcebruiser5787
    @taskforcebruiser5787 3 роки тому +711

    I love these weapon breakdown vids. I have a few Suggestions: HK416, Mk11and 12, Mk48, M40 plz, .300 win mag, .338 lapua, and the M4 family.

    • @facepalm9998
      @facepalm9998 3 роки тому +38

      Dont forget the M60 machine gun

    • @danangputratiarno5028
      @danangputratiarno5028 3 роки тому +36

      G36 series, FAMAS F2, Steyr AUG, Berreta ARX200, Howa Type 20, Norinco QBZ95, and maybe others too

    • @Chris09978
      @Chris09978 3 роки тому +10

      @@danangputratiarno5028 I think the famas f2 is not used anyone in the French military think they now use the Hk416

    • @toffee5266
      @toffee5266 3 роки тому +1

      Too outdated. Cry about it.

    • @scuderiatororosso1422
      @scuderiatororosso1422 3 роки тому +1

      Mk.23, as well as the L85, the FNC, FAL, G3, etc.

  • @kleuafflatus
    @kleuafflatus 3 роки тому +294

    The Russians in fact called it the "western front", since the "eastern front" is the war with Manchuria and Japan.
    I remember when my Russian friend said how her grandpa fought in the western front and survived the siege of Stalingrad...

    • @neurofiedyamato8763
      @neurofiedyamato8763 3 роки тому +69

      I mean it makes sense relative to their geographic location

    • @DakotaofRaptors
      @DakotaofRaptors 3 роки тому

      @@neurofiedyamato8763 yo

    • @agentstaple1
      @agentstaple1 3 роки тому +1

      I wondered about that a while ago

    • @matthiuskoenig3378
      @matthiuskoenig3378 3 роки тому +6

      @@neurofiedyamato8763 by that logic America should call the western front the eastern front, but they don't. america does the more logical designation (atleast officialy) compaired to silly europeans (and us imperials) by labeling by theatres.

    • @neurofiedyamato8763
      @neurofiedyamato8763 3 роки тому +15

      @@matthiuskoenig3378 And yes it would be logical for Americans to call Europe the eastern front if they are basing it off of their own geographic location. It all depends on your frame of reference. There's no real correct answer to that. It is merely convention that here in the West we use Germany as the geographic reference. Russia was under Soviet rule and their education system is quite isolated from the rest of the world, so they simply used their own geographic reference rather than the Western convention.
      I will also argue theaters is far more accurate name as it pin points the exact geographic location rather than a broad direction. Regardless Theater and fronts coexist. Theater consists of multiple fronts, so they aren't a mutually exclusive system.

  • @TankJockey38
    @TankJockey38 3 роки тому +225

    Lot of PSLs, Tabuks, M76s, in here as well.

    • @mr.c.3760
      @mr.c.3760 3 роки тому +18

      Yeah, like half. Very calm comments section despite of

    • @myusername3689
      @myusername3689 3 роки тому +10

      @Dan Gurău Oversized RPK receiver rechambered in 7.62x54R.

    • @MatoVuc
      @MatoVuc 3 роки тому +2

      @@mr.c.3760 Maybe they didn't bite the obvious troll?

    • @marjannovoselc7109
      @marjannovoselc7109 3 роки тому +6

      There were even some of the new Zastava m91s in the mix. lol

    • @whoelsebutmeofcoursei
      @whoelsebutmeofcoursei 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I noticed that, and I'm deeply offended 🤨🤦‍♂️

  • @sandhyajadhav2480
    @sandhyajadhav2480 3 роки тому +157

    Dragunov sniper rifle is old, but we should not forgot that it was counted in the best rifles of its time

    • @PugilistCactus
      @PugilistCactus 3 роки тому +13

      M14 is also old, but still a platform that can last another 50 or so years. SVD and M14 are the best designated sniper rifles ever.

    • @wesleytato1644
      @wesleytato1644 3 роки тому

      The M14 is two years older and fires 308 which has better velocities than the 54r cartridge. Also the M14 has a hire ammunition capacity. They also weigh about the same. The MOA of the 14 is a little better shooting non ball ammo. But comparable to the SVD with M80 ball.

    • @zelenizub2036
      @zelenizub2036 3 роки тому +2

      Best rifle of it's time and every other time.

    • @jantschierschky3461
      @jantschierschky3461 3 роки тому +12

      @@PugilistCactus seriously disagree with you on the M14, I use to cary the G3, got trained on the G3s, we got to try the M14 in exchange. Man the issue we had with it was amazing. It could not hold zero, was unreliable. We could not hand it back fast enough, our US counter parts wanted to keep the G3s

    • @glock888
      @glock888 3 роки тому

      @@wesleytato1644 SVD have 10 and 20 round mags

  • @Niinsa62
    @Niinsa62 3 роки тому +81

    A buddy of mine learned Russian in the Swedish Army back in the early eighties. He was into listening to enemy radio communications, or whatever. He showed me his Russian language learners book. The first line was literally Snajperskaja Vintovka Dragunova, SVD. Sniper Rifle Dragunov's. Those were the first Russian words they learned.

    • @тамбовский_волк
      @тамбовский_волк 2 роки тому +21

      Say hello to your buddy, who was my counterpart back in the 80-s. I was a sergeant with a reccy battalion deployed in Eastern Germany and like your buddy was into listening (and triangulating) NATO radio operators.

  • @moisesmontecillo7570
    @moisesmontecillo7570 3 роки тому +615

    Sorry chris but your Russian accent kinda sounds scottish

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +136

      I'm going to have to retire the Russian accent for good now haha

    • @moisesmontecillo7570
      @moisesmontecillo7570 3 роки тому +29

      @@Taskandpurpose No man dont get the wrong idea 🤣🤣 I love the effort tho that'll always be 10/10. Love all of you in Task & purpose 👍

    • @Zmeeed01
      @Zmeeed01 3 роки тому +16

      As a Russian I must say, *our* accent is rather similar to Scottish.

    • @ivanvoronov3871
      @ivanvoronov3871 3 роки тому +13

      @@Taskandpurpose don't. A russian its funny

    • @Dirtzoo
      @Dirtzoo 3 роки тому +4

      His shirt makes up for it

  • @Jay_Sullivan
    @Jay_Sullivan 3 роки тому +126

    I heard FPS Russia wants to go back to prison after hearing that accent.

    • @alekseychirkov7710
      @alekseychirkov7710 3 роки тому +6

      )) Мы бы обняли его, накормили и назвали бы Василием))) Почему у вас русские или Иваны или Борисы??? У нас много греческих имён, пришли к нам из Византии, когда мы принимали православие))

    • @LoisoPondohva
      @LoisoPondohva 3 роки тому +6

      @@alekseychirkov7710 технически, Иван тоже из греческого пришёл, так что всё честно.

    • @Stormidze
      @Stormidze 2 роки тому

      @@LoisoPondohva переиграл и уничтожил.. что уж тут

  • @ariefbudi427
    @ariefbudi427 3 роки тому +185

    "svd have a short stroke mechanism and larger ammo than AK"
    Me: we've been tricked we've been backstabbed and we've bee quite possibly, bamboozled

    • @isaiahkoufos3573
      @isaiahkoufos3573 3 роки тому

      Ion get it

    • @skizzik121
      @skizzik121 3 роки тому +3

      Eegads! The audacity of these ruffians!

    • @t26e44
      @t26e44 3 роки тому +4

      @Joe Mama pretty sure it’s mosin ammo

    • @jackdaniels_lxix
      @jackdaniels_lxix 3 роки тому +2

      @Joe Mama U are right i checked it

    • @T-Dawg123a
      @T-Dawg123a 3 роки тому +2

      @@jackdaniels_lxix The 7.62 x54 russian ammo is pretty close to the 7.62x54 NATO round or .308 except the russian round is rimmed.

  • @irasistablek3553
    @irasistablek3553 3 роки тому +91

    That accent was like Christopher walken if he was trying to sound russian

  • @jonathanmitchell3733
    @jonathanmitchell3733 3 роки тому +170

    Between the M14 and the SVD, we'd have to go with the SVD as the M14 will always just be a reminder to the US that they should have rather chosen the FN FAL

    • @Prometheus7272
      @Prometheus7272 2 роки тому +5

      This

    • @user-ko1vj2tx6q
      @user-ko1vj2tx6q 2 роки тому +7

      Yeah you're right,With such nasty accuracy better chose anything instead of m14

    • @theimmortal4718
      @theimmortal4718 2 роки тому +10

      The M14 has been in constant service since 1959. I'd say it's pretty successful.

    • @TP-ie3hj
      @TP-ie3hj 2 роки тому +17

      @@theimmortal4718 People are always trying to talk this rifle down, by far one of the best weapons the US military has ever adopted. Why its still used today. Wonderful weapon. A lot of people have a hard time with the larger caliber rifles so they bag on them. They need battery powered computerized optics and a turn signal with laser to hit targets... and it must be covered in black plastic with lego like attachments to keep the kids attention.

    • @12_3__i8
      @12_3__i8 2 роки тому +1

      We don’t use the m14 anymore we use the mk11

  • @redisson23
    @redisson23 3 роки тому +57

    As russian, i love this russian firearms series. First time someone explains, that all pros and cons of russian weapons made on purpose, and not because of vodkablyat', which is nice to know.
    Also, my friend has one, really cool rifle

    • @petersaint5581
      @petersaint5581 3 роки тому +3

      VODKABLYAT

    • @mik5686
      @mik5686 3 роки тому +5

      I'm Russian too and I wonder why did they choose "brothers karamazov" To show Russian soldier

    • @douwehuysmans5959
      @douwehuysmans5959 3 роки тому

      >vodkablyat

    • @garynew9637
      @garynew9637 2 роки тому

      @@petersaint5581 hahaha

  • @AjackLee4
    @AjackLee4 2 роки тому +140

    "I admire our Russian counterparts"
    *shows Romanian soldiers with a PSL*
    😆

    • @mishacol
      @mishacol 2 роки тому +4

      Ahah, Americans😃

  • @kieranfitz
    @kieranfitz 3 роки тому +199

    Which is better, the M14 or the SVD?
    The FAL.

    • @luanfonseca5179
      @luanfonseca5179 3 роки тому +5

      here in brazil we are replacing him and turning the old ones into carbine battle rifle mash ups

    • @kieranfitz
      @kieranfitz 3 роки тому +5

      @@luanfonseca5179 in Ireland we converted them to spotters rifles.

    • @emulation2369
      @emulation2369 3 роки тому +2

      AK 74m....🙄

    • @MacMcNurgle
      @MacMcNurgle 3 роки тому +3

      Once had the pleasure of a 'yippee shoot' when equipped with the FN FAL [a.k.a. L1A1 SLR]. TCB. Target was a virgin car body at 600m. A few Figure 11 targets behind the car. Squad of 9 with two mags at rapid fire. So 360 rounds from kneeling position. Grass was too tall for prone. In about 30 seconds. Every target had multiple hits. Valuable lesson.

    • @luanfonseca5179
      @luanfonseca5179 3 роки тому +2

      @@kieranfitz here they probably gonna be given to the police not the army so thats proably why they made it shorter. they too aded collapsible stocks in the ones who didnt have one

  • @basicjohn9157
    @basicjohn9157 3 роки тому +73

    The BEAR hunts you with a dragonov

  • @MacMcNurgle
    @MacMcNurgle 3 роки тому +13

    Aussie here. Old fella. Back in the early 80's I was taught to hit a man sized target at 800m from the prone position. Using iron sights on the L1A1 SLR a.k.a. FN FAL.
    This was taught on the range at Greenbank QLD. Where the ants were as large as a small pony and would say 'thanks, mate' as they carved out a chunk of flesh to carry back to the queen. And the temperature was about as hot as the surface of the sun. And the best bit was that the place was used back in WWII and the covers of long drop pits had fallen in. That'll have you keeping your eyes peeled when you first see those death-drops. So yeah, a fun place to train. God I miss it. Sometimes.

  • @AeneasGemini
    @AeneasGemini 2 роки тому +41

    As someone actually named Boris, I can only credit you for your obvious accuracy with Sergeant Boris. I can tell you we Russians always dress in full camo and carry around random Dostoevsky books, it's a legal requirement

  • @aljunbelong737
    @aljunbelong737 3 роки тому +61

    "Checking the humidity, checking the curvature of the Earth..."
    Earth is round people: "Write that down! Rite dat DOUWN!!"
    Earth is flat people: [TRIGGERED INTENSIFIED]

    • @moe6466
      @moe6466 3 роки тому +7

      Holy shit go back to Reddit

    • @aljunbelong737
      @aljunbelong737 3 роки тому +2

      @@moe6466 yeee someone gets it

    • @yohotobio2917
      @yohotobio2917 3 роки тому

      @Aljun Belong. Bruh you got me laughing.

    • @gwydionrusso3206
      @gwydionrusso3206 3 роки тому +1

      "Earth is flat people" that's a weird way of saying "idiot"

  • @laski-salonen2573
    @laski-salonen2573 3 роки тому +47

    My ucle was sniper in the finnish army in the 80s he used meny rifles including dragunov

  • @MrLolx2u
    @MrLolx2u 3 роки тому +9

    Thaaaat.. Is sort of a weird thing to talk about when it comes to the SVD.
    The SVD definitely is a DMR in modern standard but before the SV-98 became the main sniper rifle being used by Russian forces, the SVD was the main "sniper" rifle used by everyone in the Eastern Bloc and even those that are influenced by it like the Chinese with their own version of it, the Yugoslavians with their own versions and the Iraqis too.
    Besides, the SVD being used as "a single man rifle" isn't odd as that's how Soviet doctrine was taught to marksman across the board that their job is just to flush out snipers and hit HVT (High Value Targets) that the squad leader spots or simply just be on a lookout for anything that moves and take them down. They too move in a 2-man team for missions and this is more obvious for the Spetsnaz when they used the 2-man per sniper attachment during the Beslan School Siege and the Moscow Theater attack. You could even see from one clip during the Beslan School Siege about a sniper watching a window at the back of the school and his spotter watched a kid fell out of the window and climbing back in. The spotter frantically waved his hand while standing up to gain attention of his superiors while radioing back for instructions to open fire at the kid's shin to disable her with the sniper having his sight on the kid all the time and they pulled it off.
    The rifle is also accurate enough to be a proper sniper. Most DMR, even with the US's superior craftsmanship with the SR-25 and M110, MAO for those guns are about 1.25 - 1.38 while the normal MOA the Russian military wants for the Dragonuv is 1.25, the SVD can hit 1.08 which is about the same as the M40A5 could pull which is very good.

  • @micaiahflores1592
    @micaiahflores1592 3 роки тому +36

    The SVD is one of my favorite sniper rifles of all time I would love to own one or the more affordable option preferably

    • @Nac56
      @Nac56 3 роки тому +3

      Best you can do is the ndm in 7.62x51mm

    • @yulusleonard985
      @yulusleonard985 3 роки тому +2

      When the ban lifted, you can have 308 version, both civilian and military.

  • @lalmuanpuiijahau7531
    @lalmuanpuiijahau7531 3 роки тому +69

    Some of the image you show us is Romania PSL, not SVD

    • @davitdavid7165
      @davitdavid7165 3 роки тому +3

      Oof.

    • @conordwyer1553
      @conordwyer1553 3 роки тому +1

      Technically still the same though

    • @davitdavid7165
      @davitdavid7165 3 роки тому +26

      @@conordwyer1553 i know it will sound snobish,but i learned it from forgotter weapons:as these guyes said,the svd works diffrently from the ak. Meanwhile,the psl is an actuall upscaled ak.

    • @DesertAvenger
      @DesertAvenger 3 роки тому +16

      @@conordwyer1553 the only thing they have in common is caliber and purpose. Everything else is different, PSL's are scaled up AK while Dragunovs are completely different designs

    • @mr.c.3760
      @mr.c.3760 3 роки тому +2

      even their replica svd is wrong: the bipod should be on the receiver not the handguards

  • @gi1dor
    @gi1dor 3 роки тому +22

    Funny fact, it's actually named after "Dragon", but not directly. Lastname Dragunov is originated from word Dragoon, a type of cavalry, one which fighting on horse or dismounted, and name Dragoon itself originated from French "dragon" and they named so probably because of a type of wheelock gun which they originally used decorated with a dragon on it's muzzle

    • @mitri5389
      @mitri5389 3 роки тому

      totally wrong. Drago is short for dragan a slavic name used in the Balkans that emerged from old church Slavonic, the root word "dragu" means dear, precious. names like Dragomir and many other derivative that came from similar names that turned into last names like dragunov...

    • @santiagoorgeira9142
      @santiagoorgeira9142 3 роки тому

      dragoon as in the youtube channel

    • @gi1dor
      @gi1dor 3 роки тому +1

      ​@@mitri5389 I'm not an expert, but most probably you are wrong, Dragunov is a Russian last name. All dictionaries of Russian lastnames suggest that the most possible origin of this last name from Dragoons, see for example "Словарь древнерусских личных собственных имен" by Тупиков, or "Современные русские фамилии" by Суперанская, Суслова

  • @trishatrdaes
    @trishatrdaes 2 роки тому +6

    You said " what would a russian thing be called? A bear rifle? "
    Funny thing is that there is actually somewhat of a dragunov variant called a " bear rifle " its called the medved-3 ( medved is russian for bear ).
    Its basically a dragunov but in a very quality semi-automatic hunting rifle format chambered in 308. And possibly 7.62x54r.
    I encourge anyone who is interested in this video to check them out

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  2 роки тому +2

      😂amazing I love it thanks for the heads up on that

    • @Stormidze
      @Stormidze 2 роки тому

      @@Taskandpurpose but that "medved'-3" dont even look like legacy svd

    • @trishatrdaes
      @trishatrdaes 2 роки тому

      @@Stormidze please stop!!

    • @trishatrdaes
      @trishatrdaes 2 роки тому

      @@Taskandpurpose hey no problem buckaroo

  • @TheXtro101
    @TheXtro101 2 роки тому +12

    SVD/Dragnouv was design not as a precision sniper rifle but as a designated marksman rifle and to put as many of these sharp shooters into the combat zone(especially in Urban environment battle grounds where firefights will take place under 300/400 meters/yards),enemy opponents won't have a moments rest without the fear of being snipe at.

    • @roseforeuropa
      @roseforeuropa 2 роки тому +1

      The SVD was designed to engage targets between 400-800m

  • @AM_SDG
    @AM_SDG 2 роки тому +3

    Love your humbleness, your knowledge, your humour and the respect of all products regardless who made them

  • @chinox7116
    @chinox7116 3 роки тому +1

    Just discovered your channel and I'm hooked. Lots of interesting info and witty humor. Keep the videos coming please! Cheers 👍

  • @TheDecree93
    @TheDecree93 3 роки тому +9

    Dragunov more like dragunoob!

  • @tabout7920
    @tabout7920 3 роки тому +4

    SVD be like “just fuckin send it”

  • @ThanksforcensoringmeYoutube
    @ThanksforcensoringmeYoutube 3 роки тому

    Late to the party, but you really put fantastic and concise information out there for those of us that don’t have a foot in the door when it comes to the military, but still love weaponry and squad tactics. You do amazing work, and I’m happy anytime I see a new video pop up. Good work, and God bless!

  • @ricksgaming7298
    @ricksgaming7298 3 роки тому +5

    Clearing a enemy structure probably has to be one of the scariest things ever.

  • @mtf_nine_tailed_fox385
    @mtf_nine_tailed_fox385 3 роки тому +21

    Chris quick question, if we ever fight against 20 Velociraptors can we have a Sniper team with SVD rifles defending our platoon against the pack (gaggle) of Velociraptors?

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +4

      I'm actually 30% leaning towards actually doing a gaggle of raptor vs us army platoon

  • @racialconsciousness6996
    @racialconsciousness6996 3 роки тому +98

    A more appropriate comparison would be to the SR25/M110/Mk11/AR10, not the M14.

    • @Relyt345
      @Relyt345 3 роки тому +32

      Those aren’t really common squad level firearms.
      M14 has been modified for dmr use since Vietnam and is the Americans’ response to the SVD, and the two are classic rivals.

    • @AKlover
      @AKlover 3 роки тому +5

      Problem is nowadays you don't actually need a $3000 rifle to do DMR work. Soviet doctrine more less "torso hit at 600m" IIRC they pay over $4000 and as much as $7000 for an SR25

    • @myusername3689
      @myusername3689 3 роки тому +3

      @@Relyt345 The M14 is now becoming increasingly rarer in military service because of the AR-10(SR-25) series of rifles and the newer HK417 rifles performing much better. Oh yeah don’t forget the SCAR-H.

    • @PugilistCactus
      @PugilistCactus 3 роки тому +3

      M14 uses a similar round, similar action, fires at about the same rate and same range. The ones you want to compare are a bit more precise then these two (excluding Ar-10)

    • @angryrussiangaming1144
      @angryrussiangaming1144 3 роки тому +3

      I was thinking MK11 or M110, The dragunov outpreforms the M14 in my expirience.

  • @Mr12ob
    @Mr12ob 3 роки тому +19

    The Brother's Karamazov is actually an incredible book. Recommend it to everyone.

  • @p_potatochips2950
    @p_potatochips2950 3 роки тому +6

    me who never held a rifle more powerful than my grandpas shotgun:
    *interesting*

    • @ydnark83
      @ydnark83 3 роки тому +1

      don't underestimate grandpa's shotgun

    • @p_potatochips2950
      @p_potatochips2950 3 роки тому

      @@ydnark83 its a single shot break action and the hole is so small i dont think a 12 gauge will fit

  • @traillesstravelled7901
    @traillesstravelled7901 3 роки тому +10

    How about the AK-50 there Mr. Whiteclaw.......oh nevermind

  • @Thoroughly_Wet
    @Thoroughly_Wet 3 роки тому +4

    I've wanted one forever. That was before I knew it was in 54 rimmed. That just made me want it more.

  • @reydecastro6651
    @reydecastro6651 2 роки тому

    I appreciate your creativity and injection of humor in your videos!

  • @Xxlibra1018xX
    @Xxlibra1018xX 3 роки тому

    Okay before you even get the video started I just had to give you an instalike for rocking that badass Mystery Science Theater 3000 shirt. That was most definitely my jams to watch with my fam on Saturday mornings in the 90s

  • @archiedornan1458
    @archiedornan1458 3 роки тому +11

    Where in bloody hell is my teacher! I’m in the meeting and he’s not in it

  • @seanchan7167
    @seanchan7167 3 роки тому +7

    *sees Whiteclaw*
    Oh no Brandon Hererra bois INCOMI-

  • @MisteriosGloriosos922
    @MisteriosGloriosos922 2 роки тому

    Thanks for letting us know!!! Good works!!!

  • @AliHamdhan
    @AliHamdhan 3 роки тому +2

    Operated it in 2012, quite reliable under field conditions

  • @adventuretarian8191
    @adventuretarian8191 3 роки тому +13

    Dude, you are Very good at doing these presentations. You're funny, knowledgeable, and don't come off as a Richard. When is your Podcast coming out???

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +2

      thanks for watching I'm glad you like the content! I would be horrible in the podcast format for sure haha. Maybe I'll think about starting a small one on our side channel to see if I enjoy it / people enjoy it

    • @adventuretarian8191
      @adventuretarian8191 3 роки тому

      @@Taskandpurpose You do have something special going on... your knowledge, self-deprecating sense of humor, and again (not coming off like a stuck up Richard) would grant you a large following. Either way, Stay Classy!

  • @Alt-ot5sr
    @Alt-ot5sr 3 роки тому +7

    Talks about the SVD, shows a lot of upscaled AKs (and some SVDs)

  • @hond654
    @hond654 3 роки тому

    1:50 Sergeant: weapon to shoulder!
    Guy: can you be specific?

  • @lucasvicente885
    @lucasvicente885 2 роки тому

    I LIKE HOW THIS PORTRAITS BOTH DIFFERENCE AND SOME REFERENCES INTO BEING A MEME

  • @mr.c.3760
    @mr.c.3760 3 роки тому +3

    Love seeing my Romy PSL all over the place instead of the SVD in a vid about SVD's lol

  • @chrisbrent7487
    @chrisbrent7487 3 роки тому +12

    The thing that I find amazing about it is that it is still launching rounds that were developed in 1891.

    • @brandonhart2308
      @brandonhart2308 3 роки тому +5

      Don't fix it if it ain't broke.

    • @garynew9637
      @garynew9637 2 роки тому +1

      @@brandonhart2308 Russian thinking

  • @m1herrmann160
    @m1herrmann160 2 роки тому

    Great show (as allways)!!! Also "Mystery Science Theater 3000"!!! Another great show!!!

  • @Lukeclout
    @Lukeclout 2 роки тому

    PSO 1 with Clip On Night sights mounted on M14.
    Dream rifle

  • @blastulae
    @blastulae 3 роки тому +3

    The surname Dragunov means “son of a dragoon”, which was a late 17th century mounted infantryman armed with a short blunderbus firearm called a “dragon” for its barrel decorated with that mythical beast.

  • @alisenoweirddudo6898
    @alisenoweirddudo6898 3 роки тому +7

    Wait SVD Dragunov? Wouldn't that be like Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova Dragunov?

    • @temper44
      @temper44 3 роки тому

      Negative. The V is for Vodka.

    • @alisenoweirddudo6898
      @alisenoweirddudo6898 3 роки тому

      Fair enough

    • @worldoftancraft
      @worldoftancraft 2 роки тому

      @@temper44 V is for Vystrel. Right into the head of the expert on ethical stereotypes.

  • @ironleeFPS
    @ironleeFPS 3 роки тому

    I love reading all those books, especially the sniper ones. The oldest one I have is “13 Cent Killers - The 5th Marine Snipers in Vietnam”.

  • @joshm3484
    @joshm3484 3 роки тому

    The Dragunov is the one with a gap between the trigger guard and the magazine, and uses a short-stroke gas piston. The version with the magazine directly in front of the trigger guard is a PSL, or similar, and uses a long-stroke gas piston system.

  • @jensimaster
    @jensimaster 3 роки тому +4

    I know if the comparison with the M14 came down to looks, the Dragunov would win hands down. Ever since I was a kid reading GI Joe comics in the 80's, I've thought the Dragunov was iconically badass! Like the Spas 12 or the UZI SMG, I want to own one based on looks alone!

  • @domg6041
    @domg6041 3 роки тому +3

    Your Russian trails off into a Christoper Walken impersonation 3:54

  • @terrancemaddox9062
    @terrancemaddox9062 3 роки тому

    Props for the Dosthovesky placement

  • @MrSpiritsurf
    @MrSpiritsurf 3 роки тому

    I like your spirit and knowledge. Keep goin!!!

  • @rikulappi9664
    @rikulappi9664 3 роки тому +3

    A good video! I am lucky to have served using both the the Soviet mass produced Dragunov and the Finnish (Tikka etc.) high end sniper rifles fitted with "the best money can by" Zeiss optical sights. The Swiss optics of the Finnish rifles costed over 20-30 times more than a Dragunov. A Finnish rifle without optics costed the FDF more than 10 Dragunovs.
    Anyway, the Dragunov was easier to use, funner to shoot as a semi automatic and impossible to break.

  • @chriselias1521
    @chriselias1521 3 роки тому +6

    Can you do a video about battle rifles( G3,FAL,HK417 and SCAR-H) and what is their role in modern military tactics ? And if they can be used in full auto ?

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +4

      I did a video on the SCAR about a year ago but I need to do a new one covering it more in depth ! Yes I'll be 100% doing the G3 and FAL soon . thanks for the feedback

  • @shinobifujin
    @shinobifujin 3 роки тому

    This guy is so much fun to watch. Glad to know I'm not the only one who can't shoot very well haha

  • @istvankovacs6942
    @istvankovacs6942 3 роки тому

    You are the best Cappy! Cheers

  • @russetwolf13
    @russetwolf13 3 роки тому +5

    Every Sniper Ever writing book: "I shot people deliberatly and it was crazy, dawg."
    Everyone: "Cool, let me add your book to the top of the pile" *throws book in trash*

  • @luanfonseca5179
    @luanfonseca5179 3 роки тому +6

    i really wanted to see him talking about modern rifles from other countrys. like the brazilian IA2,the german G36,the french FA MAS and others

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +2

      G36 video coming out before the end of this month. It's a really indepth look at whether it was a big piece of shit melting rifle or not

    • @luanfonseca5179
      @luanfonseca5179 3 роки тому

      @@Taskandpurpose i would really like to see you taking a look in the IA2 brazilian assault rifle. many here are calling him the best assault rifle in the world

  • @ProfoundWisdom602
    @ProfoundWisdom602 3 роки тому +2

    Could you possibly make a video on the difference between semi auto's vs bolt action on reliability when being used in the military. Like why do we resort more so to bolt actions than semis despite the other capabilities it brings within squads?

  • @jcthejfreak
    @jcthejfreak 3 роки тому +1

    Nice edition of The Brothers Karamazov. Haha. That’s a good translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky

  • @Nac56
    @Nac56 3 роки тому +4

    Hate to say this, my best game in cod was done with the dragunov. I still want one as they are sexy but i want the original twist rate for the barrel.

  • @cs-rj8ru
    @cs-rj8ru 3 роки тому +4

    The SVD is a good rifle for what it's designed for. Accurate enough and semi-auto to boot. In this era a bolt gun is a liability at times.

  • @MPdude237
    @MPdude237 3 роки тому +2

    0:59 And some other photos you show are the Romanian PSL, not the SVD. Unlike the SVD, the PSL is a Kalishnikov scaled up to 7.62x54r. The most tell tale signs of a PSL as opposed to an SVD is the magazine having an X(though not a guarantee), the upper hand-guard being being a bit shorter than the lower hand-guard (the hand-guards on the SVD is the same length for both the top and bottom), and the more conventional looking dust cover and lever safety of the PSL, which is more identical to the AK than the SVD.
    Still, great video on discussing the difference between the SDM and Sniper(and their respective weapons).

  • @lucycarr6065
    @lucycarr6065 2 роки тому

    Good god, I'm bingeing all your videos and the baby face no beard took me by surprise. Stick with the beard Cappy, it suits you.

  • @jam4955
    @jam4955 3 роки тому +3

    this rife was very important in the battle of hill 3234

  • @myotherlifed9554
    @myotherlifed9554 3 роки тому +4

    Great video! A video on ags 30 automatic grenade launcher would be good

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +1

      great idea! I'm thinking of doing a M320 grenade launcher soon

  • @glennhynes5263
    @glennhynes5263 3 роки тому +2

    Hilarious, and informative. Thanks Cappy.

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому +1

      glad you like it thanks for watching and thanks for the feedback its always appreciated!

  • @bartekmechanik
    @bartekmechanik 3 роки тому

    One thing to point out. That Goat Guns SWD is a modernised Polish version of that dmr. We recognise it by the bipod, because originally russian sharpshooters were using sling to stabilise the weapon while shooting. That version is called SWD-M and it's effective range in Polish Army is up to 1000/1200 meters.

  • @aregularperson7573
    @aregularperson7573 3 роки тому +3

    OUR SNIPER RIFLE

  • @Jamessmith-kj9ot
    @Jamessmith-kj9ot 3 роки тому +3

    Let's goooo new vid

  • @randomuser2686
    @randomuser2686 2 роки тому

    "Like every other sniper in the military" lol love this vid

  • @markknivila8383
    @markknivila8383 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @Commiesmacker-rr9rq
    @Commiesmacker-rr9rq 3 роки тому +3

    Technically if you can’t find or afford a dragunov the next best thing is a 30-06

  • @glbernini0
    @glbernini0 3 роки тому +3

    I want the new version in Division 2!!

  • @p_potatochips2950
    @p_potatochips2950 3 роки тому +2

    1:00 are we gonna ignore how close was this guy to losing his eye

  • @FirelordJade
    @FirelordJade 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid and great sponsor spot. Actually may pick one up for someone for Christmas!

  • @seankim2743
    @seankim2743 3 роки тому +7

    The Russian accent with Boris was very entertaining.
    Thumbs-up for having a copy of Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov.

    • @worldoftancraft
      @worldoftancraft 2 роки тому

      All those lame accent imitators, who miserably fail at imitating the completely alien language, and who can't even read the first name of the Kalashnikov.
      And fail at even covering their Saxon(English) prosody.
      We never have seen such "good" imitations before! I swea'!
      p.s. also this ofc doesn't discourage Russian Aborigines to learn English. And it's not like to them, it's a hard language. And this doesn't make them feel shame. Nah. "Accent shaming is good" & "why don't they just speak English????/?/???" ©citizens of Saint States of America

  • @SomeRandomBod
    @SomeRandomBod 3 роки тому +3

    Boris is from where? Moscow, NY, Naples & Jamaica from the accent 🤣 Great video. The Russians love a sniper, so I'll have to go with the Dragonov over M14 for sturdiness.

  • @michael7324
    @michael7324 3 роки тому

    Great video Cap. Thanks man.

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  3 роки тому

      thanks for watching I'm glad you liked it!

  • @user-yx8tn8ls5u
    @user-yx8tn8ls5u 3 роки тому

    from what people that actually used it in combat told me, the practical distance cap it's actually used at is more like 300 -- 500 meters unless you're in very specific circumstances. (not the new one though, I have zero knowledge about that one)

  • @MrIzvraten
    @MrIzvraten 2 роки тому +4

    In 2022, we can clearly see that Boris was just BSing us for the whole time!

  • @onebladeprop
    @onebladeprop 3 роки тому +3

    I'll have you know I dry hump my bolt gun at least twice a week and the scope has never been off.

  • @edkokosko1759
    @edkokosko1759 3 роки тому

    Outstanding once again. Thanks Cappy

  • @Namkify
    @Namkify 3 роки тому +1

    "it was a team effort back then!"
    *Me*; when the smart kid is being sassy bout the project

  • @xotbombz7153
    @xotbombz7153 3 роки тому +3

    My American bolt action sniper rifle has a ten round magazine

    • @myusername3689
      @myusername3689 3 роки тому

      Some like the Mcmillein CS5 or Mossberg MVP Scout use Knights Armament SR-25 20 round magazines. Which also means you can use SR-25 drum magazines in a bolt action firearm......... Kinda impractical and unnecessary, but it looks cool- I mean completely ridiculous.

    • @worldoftancraft
      @worldoftancraft 2 роки тому

      And that's the type of cartridge's case? Rimless? Oh. See, this is the reason.

  • @TachankaKong
    @TachankaKong 3 роки тому +3

    this guy is reviewing Russian guns just so he can add "Boris" to the "Cappy-verse". and i dont mind.

  • @tetalonstarfyre2419
    @tetalonstarfyre2419 3 роки тому

    I always get a kick out of Cappy

  • @ThroneOfBhaal
    @ThroneOfBhaal 2 роки тому

    Thanks to you, I too dabble in operating now...