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Russian Dragunov Tiger rifles were imported into the U.S. from the Izhmash (sometimes stamped "Izhmach" on the receivers) factory by three different companies: Big Bear Arms, B-West, and Century Arms International. The CAI imported Tigers have uniqely marked receivers with no Russian arsenal logos as can be seen at left. |
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Some Tigers came with a hooded front sight though this is a rare variation. Most had an exposed blade which is held very tightly in place. |
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The unique markings of a B-West of Arizona imported Tiger. |
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Differences
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Military SVD: Barrel length
- 24 inches Tiger hunting rifle: Barrel length
- 20 inches |
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The Tiger is basically a hunting rifle, though some dealers would rather you thought it a true sniper's rifle. Shooting one of these is not unlike shooting a Mosin-Nagant M44; Huge muzzle flash and very strong recoil. These rifles are as light as an AK but fire the full size 7.62x54R cartridge. |
"Some people claim they are as accurate as the full sized SVD rifle but it was not my experience. However it could be that I was just flinching because the rifle was not very comfortable to shoot."-Web |
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Your Izhmash Tiger should have come with these accessories which include spare bulbs, rubber switch covers, scope polarizing filter, spare spring-loaded firing pin, oil bottle, some scope tools, and a manual for both the scope and the rifle (in Russian). |
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Izhmash Tiger package with two 5 round mags and Russian soft case. Curiously the standard butt stock does not come with a cheek pad of any kind. Getting a proper cheek weld may be difficult for some shooters. |
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A high mounted scope and no cheek raiser means you have a "chin weld" instead of a cheek weld. This position gives more percieved recoil because your chin does not help absorb the recoil like your cheek would. |
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Many owners have replaced the commercial butt stock with a military SVD stock which has a cheek pad. |
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B-West of Tucson Arizona import mark. |
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The Chrome chamber of the Tiger. |
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Rear latch lever. Rotate down and back to remove the cover. |
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The late variation receiver cover has no indents at the rear like on the Chinese version. |
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The rifle shoots the Wolf 7.62x54R 154 grain FMJ ammunition well at 100 yards. Muzzle flash is massive with this ammo. |
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March 1995 CDNN sale ad. Note for an extra $100 you could opt for the military stock. |
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Original J&G dealer ad. Note $799 price. |
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There is a "California Armory Tiger" that was imported in the early 1990's that came in with all the military features, including buttstock, flash supressor, etc. However they have the shorter 20" barrel and no adjustable gas system. |
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The rifles are numbered as if they are a limited production run of 1000 but importation was cut off before all 1000 arrived. There are actually only about 700 of these California Armory Tiger rifles in the USA. These are the second most rare Dragunov variant in the USA, behind the KBI imported SVD's of which only 100 came in. |
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The flash supressor/bayonet lug assembly was not originally attached to the rifle but was included in the box. Most owners or retailers put these on the rifles because the assembly also has the front sight on it and you couldn't use the iron sights without it. |
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Now there has been a recent ruling by the BATFE that verifies flash hiders are legal to mount on these guns. Click here to read the letter on this ruling. |
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The latest variation of the Izhmash Tiger available in New Zealand at Gun City. |
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Both stock styles are offered. |
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Notice the simplified smooth receiver cover. |
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This receiver cover is made from thicker metal as the previous ribbed version and increases the strength of the action. |
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Tigr owned by "Bas" in New Zealand. |
Izhmash
Tiger as sold in Spain - notice difference in flash hiders |
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for Customized Tiger rifles. |
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Tiger Range
Reports |
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