Long barrell development

[mike24d20]

Russian sniper teams belive in KISS. The carry enough ammo an a pistol along with a AK-47 or 74 for short range work. At least this was what we were taught in the 70's for those of us chosen ( forced ) too delay the enemy. An out too about 800 meters the Drac. is a fine wepon system if feed the correct ammo. An the 7.62 x 54 is as good as the 30-06. The Russians do not totaly belive in the one shot policy. They mostly belive in shoot untill the target is taken out.

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

The evaluation of the Druganov at the Stoney Point sniper school indicated the Druganov was a good 500 yard weapon. I did not take part in the evaluation, I only know the results. I have fired the Druganov and I was not impressed. Depending on how it is deployed, I am sure it fills a need and is probably effective. I question your statement as to the comparison of the 7.62x54 and the 30-06. I would think it is closer to 308 specs than the 30-06, but I don't know your basis for comparison. They will both kill, but the 7.62x54 can never equal the 30-06, just as the 308 can never equal the 30-06. Just curious.

Jim

[mike24d20]

I have reloaded for over 30 + yrs. an the 7.62 x 54 uses a larger bullet that can be pushed at 30/06 speed. An within the 800 meter range it is as effective as a 30/06 or even a .308. For reloading I use the layman/speer an other manuals I have on hand. An as stated the Drac system is simple an it is better than 500 yd. range, it might not be a good looking as some of our new sniper wepons out there but it has been around a heck of a lot longer. An there is a differance between ba an sa systems.