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It's up for auction. Comes with all kinds of accessories. Wish I had some big bucks hanging around as I'd be seriously considering this rifle. Probably going to go for something in the $10K range. SVD.webp

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(c) Izhevsk Svd Dragunov Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle. Auction

The Dragunov is the the iconic Eastern Bloc DMR, and was fielded during the Cold War as a squad level method of engaging with combatants beyond the effe{ellipsis}
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If you look at the auction itself there is some seriously nice hard to find firearms being put on the block. Warning - You will need some DEEP pockets.
 
It went for $8400 including buyers premium. There were lots of nice toys to be had at this auction and most prices weren't too bad, i picked up a Sig 220 that appeared new for a pretty reasonable price, I passed on a stainless Sig P229 that was immaculate when it went over 1K, it was pointed out to me later i made a stupid decision. Live and learn. Here is the link for the Dragunov,, Auction #144 - Two Day Sale, November 23rd & 24th
 
me109g4 said:
It went for $8400 including buyers premium. There were lots of nice toys to be had at this auction and most prices weren't too bad, i picked up a Sig 220 that appeared new for a pretty reasonable price, I passed on a stainless Sig P229 that was immaculate when it went over 1K, it was pointed out to me later i made a stupid decision. Live and learn. Here is the link for the Dragunov,, Auction #144 - Two Day Sale, November 23rd & 24th
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That example is nice but it's a different auction. That one was a Norinco. This one is an IZhevsk and the auction starts on Dec 11th. Though I wouldn't mind having either!!!
 
What’s a viable option for Mass anyways, if you like that kind of thing, is get an original Cugir-built (and NOT a Century Arms one … ) Romanian PSL, then get the barreled action cryo-freezed, add an adjustable gas block (easy DIY), and upgrade the stocks with Dragunov look-alike wood (forget the Vendor’s name … but posted on the PSL Forums).

That used to be a $1+K option, likely now a $2+K option given the Massh#le situation (AK-like action). At least you’d have a Dragunov-like DMR for some fun trigger time!

Edit - Found the source …

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me109g4 said:
It went for $8400 including buyers premium. There were lots of nice toys to be had at this auction and most prices weren't too bad, i picked up a Sig 220 that appeared new for a pretty reasonable price, I passed on a stainless Sig P229 that was immaculate when it went over 1K, it was pointed out to me later i made a stupid decision. Live and learn. Here is the link for the Dragunov,, Auction #144 - Two Day Sale, November 23rd & 24th
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Those stainless sigs are going for way higher than it feels like they should dont beat yourself up.
 
Most of them are not very accurate… yes- you have the occasional 1 moa unicorn, but depending on the phase of the moon they are from 2-3 moa all the way to “where the heck that one went to”… you are better off getting a Vepr in 7.62x54r and slapping SVD furniture on it… far more consistent as far as grouping
 
alx said:
Most of them are not very accurate… yes- you have the occasional 1 moa unicorn, but depending on the phase of the moon they are from 2-3 moa all the way to “where the heck that one went to”… you are better off getting a Vepr in 7.62x54r and slapping SVD furniture on it… far more consistent as far as grouping
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It's designed to hit human size targets at distance. It was not designed to shoot 1 moa at 200+ yards. Its built to be durable, cheap and produce quickly if need be. A good shot can hit a human size target with an svd at 1000+ yards. Hell, Robski at AKOU hits human size targets at 700 yards with a shot out wasr10. We need to have perspective. I would never buy a Ford Escort to race against a Formula 1 car. Both do the same but designed differently to meet each other's needs.
 
I recall when the Romanians were going for hundreds of dollars. Back then you could get a fake-Mosin-sniper for reasaonble money as well. (It was a matter of turnin the bolt and adding a scope. . . and selecting the brightest barrels.)
 
btnh6668 said:
It's designed to hit human size targets at distance. It was not designed to shoot 1 moa at 200+ yards. It’s built to be durable, cheap and produce quickly if need be. A good shot can hit a human size target with an svd at 1000+ yards. Hell, Robski at AKOU hits human size targets at 700 yards with a shot out wasr10. We need to have perspective. I would never buy a Ford Escort to race against a Formula 1 car. Both do the same but designed differently to meet each other's needs.
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Correct. Perspective and context are important. This is a DMR that is made to cover the 500-700 yard gap between the AK and (back then) bolt action snipers. A 3 moa rifle is 15” at 500 yards. Most of the ones I have laid my hands on were worse than 3 moa. From memory the median factory allowance of the rifle is 60cm x 40cm at 600 meters. Enough to miss. By a lot.

I love them, but they are overrated and extremely inconsistent from rifle to rifle.
 
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AllaSnackbah said:
PSLs are not SVDs.
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For 99.99% of shooters, yes it is.

I would venture to guess that 99.99% of shooters would be OK with an MP-5 clone versus an MP-5. Hence, it's teh LOOK that people want, not the action or performance.

Hell, I bet, if it's taken out of the safe at all, your basic PSL owner is shooting at 50 vs. 100 yds. Definitely not stretching ot 500yds on any day.

I will say there was one guy on GT eons ago that had the PSL (back when they were cheap) as his designated marksman rifle and claimed a high degree of accuracy out to several hundred yards. He also used a Carbon-15 as his EDC AR b/c of the weight. An interesting fellow.
 
Dennis in MA said:
For 99.99% of shooters, yes it is.
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No, it's not.

I would venture to guess that 99.99% of shooters would be OK with an MP-5 clone versus an MP-5. Hence, it's teh LOOK that people want, not the action or performance.
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There's a few decent clones (mke, zenith, ptr etc) but there's an awful lot of trash floating around too.

Not sure if serious with an mp5 it's all about the roller lock, paddle release, etc.

Build quality is important. Those old shitty clones with the magazines that bork back abd forth in the magwell? Nope. Euchhh.

Hell, I bet, if it's taken out of the safe at all, your basic PSL owner is shooting at 50 vs. 100 yds. Definitely not stretching ot 500yds on any day.
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Sure but that's irrelevant WRT what someone /wants/ or not.

A PSL is not an SVD. That's almost as bad as like trying to tell AUG people to "just settle for a Tavor. " 🤣
 
Dennis in MA said:
For 99.99% of shooters, yes it is.

I would venture to guess that 99.99% of shooters would be OK with an MP-5 clone versus an MP-5. Hence, it's teh LOOK that people want, not the action or performance.

Hell, I bet, if it's taken out of the safe at all, your basic PSL owner is shooting at 50 vs. 100 yds. Definitely not stretching ot 500yds on any day.

I will say there was one guy on GT eons ago that had the PSL (back when they were cheap) as his designated marksman rifle and claimed a high degree of accuracy out to several hundred yards. He also used a Carbon-15 as his EDC AR b/c of the weight. An interesting fellow.
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Nah, the drags are built quite a bit different internally. Accuracy is still... eh... but i still want one real bad.

I had a Rommy PSL and it was cool as hell, but it was not an svd and i wasnt even trying to pretend.

I sold my PSL to @Sinitron so i could afford my first real bolt gun, i hope he's still got it. I do regret selling it.

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Whelp, the auction for this rifle was earlier today. I jumped into the bidding early, but quickly bailed. Final sale price was $23,000. Yowsa!

www.liveauctioneers.com

(c) Izhevsk Svd Dragunov Semi-automatic Sniper Rifle. Auction

The Dragunov is the the iconic Eastern Bloc DMR, and was fielded during the Cold War as a squad level method of engaging with combatants beyond the effe{ellipsis}
www.liveauctioneers.com www.liveauctioneers.com
 
Dennis in MA said:
For 99.99% of shooters, yes it is.

I would venture to guess that 99.99% of shooters would be OK with an MP-5 clone versus an MP-5. Hence, it's teh LOOK that people want, not the action or performance.

Hell, I bet, if it's taken out of the safe at all, your basic PSL owner is shooting at 50 vs. 100 yds. Definitely not stretching ot 500yds on any day.

I will say there was one guy on GT eons ago that had the PSL (back when they were cheap) as his designated marksman rifle and claimed a high degree of accuracy out to several hundred yards. He also used a Carbon-15 as his EDC AR b/c of the weight. An interesting fellow.
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I’ve owned 2 psls and can attest that they’re nowhere near an svd. Not even the same ballpark in quality or performance. They string horribly after 6 rounds.
 
FMH2016 said:
I’ve owned 2 psls and can attest that they’re nowhere near an svd. Not even the same ballpark in quality or performance. They string horribly after 6 rounds.
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PSL … (or ANY ‘pencil thin’ barrel!) just cryo-freeze the barreled action.

I did that and hammered 4 mags down range @ 200Yds as fast as I could reacquire a reasonably good sight picture and … no stringing … all 40-shots stayed in a softball sized group.

Really shouldn’t have sold it … but someone else wanted it more than me and offered some crazy $$ for it.
 
drgrant said:
[laugh] I still have dreams of hitting the Powerball and then buying a bunch of collectible HK rifles, and then setting all the cardboard boxes on fire. And shooting all of the guns so that they're not un fired anymore. 🤣
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CMP will occasionally auction NOS M1 Garands still in the factory bag / wrap with only a small cut to verify the serial number. I'd buy one to post a video of tearing open the wrap and then shooting a match.
 

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