I am looking in to picking up a Dragunov type rifle. I understand that getting an actual Dragunov SVD/ Tiger takes time and money. Does anyone have any suggestion on a PLS/FPK? I see that TGI has some for sale but I'm kinda turned off by the AK style stock they have with the rifles now and have heard the guns are hit and miss when it comes to accuracy and finish. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Can't help on the AK style stock. I bought mine partially for the thumbhole.
The PSL is a decent DMR in it's own right. It has been issued to several countries armed forces and gone to war in that role. Mine is certainly torso hit capable out to the 800m it's designed to be. It even shoots ok with old spam can ammo. It's a good conversation starter at the range as well. I like mine,and it's fun to shoot. It's well worth the $700 I bought it for.
The PSL is a decent DMR in it's own right. It has been issued to several countries armed forces and gone to war in that role. Mine is certainly torso hit capable out to the 800m it's designed to be. It even shoots ok with old spam can ammo. It's a good conversation starter at the range as well. I like mine,and it's fun to shoot. It's well worth the $700 I bought it for.
You have to remember that "they" never called the PSL a sniper rifle....it was a "marksman" rifle....something to reach out a little further then the normal infantry rifles of the time.
In the states getting a tiger is a multi thousand $$ undertaking, and if you want one that looks like a SVD then get ready to open up your wallet a little more.
I also own a PSL and enjoy it quite a bit, they are something that will start conversations very quickly...they also have quite the report.
I am too lazy to post up pics again but there is an SVT thread floationg around that has some pics of my rifle.
In the states getting a tiger is a multi thousand $$ undertaking, and if you want one that looks like a SVD then get ready to open up your wallet a little more.
I also own a PSL and enjoy it quite a bit, they are something that will start conversations very quickly...they also have quite the report.
I am too lazy to post up pics again but there is an SVT thread floationg around that has some pics of my rifle.
karlsgunbunker
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There's a Real Tiger for sale on the SKSboards.
$3000 Approx.
$3000 Approx.
I say just go with a PSL-54C. They can be acquired in very good condition for around $750.00-850.00. You will never lose your money on one. I would also suggest that you look for a Romarm PSL (built in Romania). Dragunovs are awesome, but WAY overpriced and aren't *that* much better than a PSL.
I don't know much about Saiga, but don't they use the AK action like the PSL does, where the real SVD uses something much different.
I do agree they are not much....if at all better at putting holes where where you want them.
Brockak47
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The last time I did any serious searching for a genuine Dragunov, the Chinese 7.62X54s with all accessories were running about $4000
a 7.62X51 caliber version was around $1000 less.
A genuine Russian made rifle with all accessories was pricing about $5800
As a collectible they may be worth this.
As a shooting rifle, the price is simply too high to warrant a purchase.
a 7.62X51 caliber version was around $1000 less.
A genuine Russian made rifle with all accessories was pricing about $5800
As a collectible they may be worth this.
As a shooting rifle, the price is simply too high to warrant a purchase.
JHenry
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ah the saiganov.
308 and you can just buy a few old PSL stocks(theyre cheap) and modify them until your saiga accepts it(once you get it figured out you can buy a nicer stock and than modify it without worrying so much about ruining it)
308 and you can just buy a few old PSL stocks(theyre cheap) and modify them until your saiga accepts it(once you get it figured out you can buy a nicer stock and than modify it without worrying so much about ruining it)
Cal-gun Fan
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Or, if polymer is OK, get an adjustable stock from Black Horse Arsenal. They import the Russian svd polymer stocks and convert them for different AK style rifles, and they make ones with adjustable LOP too.
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