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After years of producing SVDs with laminated wood stocks that would degrade from exposure to wet environments, Izhmash modernized the SVD with a few changes that included a new stock design. This stock is made from thermoplastic elastomers that resist cracking under extreme heat and cold. |
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The benefits of fitting your Dragunov with the modern polymer stocks are very clear. Ergonomics are improved, with the pistol grip having a right-handed cant for greater gripping comfort. |
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The buttplate is both larger in surface area and sits higher to absorb recoil more effectively. |
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The handguards are also improved with a ribbed surface giving more positive grip when wet and when wearing gloves. These ribs are needed when seated in a transport vehicle (helicopter or land vehicle) so the user can rest the SVD on its buttplate and hold the rifle steady at the front of the handguard. |
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A very nice feature is the non-removable cheek pad that is able to rotate out of the way for running a cleaning rod down the barrel or for using the iron sights. |
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There was a time when Russian polymer stock sets were so rare in the USA people were paying up to $500 to get their hands on one. Lately they can be found quite easily on gun auction sites for half that amount. European sellers have found out there is a market for SVD parts in the USA and to their delight they can enjoy a huge profit from parts they can can buy for about a tenth of what they resell them for to US buyers. |
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The polymer stock will fit any Dragunov design with no modifications needed. Many Tiger owners have found installation will restore a more agressive military look to what is essentially a hunting rifle. |
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The Russian polymer stock is also made for the Romanian PSL rifle. Click here to read more about custom PSLs with polymer and wood stock options. |
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Romanian PSL with Rhineland Arms wood stock. |
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