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Many Dragunov shooters have long contemplated on the best place to attach a bipod but the choices are not too promising. The first place that comes to mind is the barrel itself. Unfortunately a bipod in this configuration will harm accuracy by effecting barrel harmonics when fired. |
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The other option many SVD shooters contemplate is the reciever itself. |
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Until recently the only way to mount a bipod in this area was to drill a hole to secure a Harris or similar bipod. |
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Many SVD owners may
not know of their existence, but there is a bipod that is specially designed
just for their rifle. These are designed and built in Russia and are reported
to be in use with military snipers. |
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Note that this bipod will only fit Dragunov receivers, not Romanian PSLs. |
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Attaching is pretty easy, just place the clamp in the recess on either side of the receiver, and tighten the screw. |
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The bipod is held securely in place, though there is some slight lateral movement. When not in use, the legs fold forward towards the muzzle. |
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The bipod feet are a very hard and durable rubber, great for securing on a slick surface like the hood of a car. They extend to about twice their length if desired. Perhaps the most important benefit of having the bipod is how it can actually improve your accuracy. By not having to rest the rifle on its barrel or even its handguards, the barrel harmonics are not disturbed and shots will be more consistent. |
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Here is a 3 shot group at 100 yards with .308 handloads through the Chinese NDM-86 utilizing the Russian bipod. |
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In Russia there is a new style of bipod that is designed by Izhmash for the Dragunov rifle. |
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The S-1 Bipod is very expensive in Russia and its complicated design makes it far more rigid than the aftermarket bipod mentioned above. |
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So far only a handful of these have been imported to the US. |
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