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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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Now Thanks to "Tantal" you can own the bipod that was designed
just for the Dragunov and requires zero modifications to your rifle.
Note that this bipod
will only fit Dragunov receivers, not PSL's. |
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Attaching was 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 it's barrel or even
it's 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. |
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This is a group of 10 shots at the same distance. The lower cluster shows
4 shots in almost the same hole!
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In Russia there is
a new style of bipod for the Dragunov rifle. |
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So far none of these
have been imported to the US. |
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