EFTRADARSVDS 7.62x54R sniper rifle
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Marksman rifle7.62x54mm RGunsmith
SVDS — marksman rifle chambered for 7.62x54mm R. Ergonomics 26, recoil 216 vertical and 675 horizontal, 700 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.
Stats without attachments
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | marksman rifle |
| Caliber | 7.62x54mm R |
| Ergonomics | 26 |
| Vertical / horizontal recoil | 216 / 675 |
| Rate of fire | 700 RPM |
| Fire modes | single |
| Effective range | 100 m |
| Weight without attachments | 1.72 kg |
| Mod slots | 8 |
| Flea Market price | 95,482 ₽ |
In-game description
The SVDS (Snáyperskaya Vintóvka Dragunóva Skladnáya - "Dragunov's Sniper Rifle with a foldable stock") sniper rifle was specially designed for Russian paratroopers and special forces units. Features a tubular metal stock that folds to the right side of the receiver (equipped with a synthetic shoulder pad and a fixed cheek riser) and a synthetic pistol grip. The barrel was also given a heavier profile, the receiver housing was strengthened, the gas cylinder block was improved and a ported, shorter conical flash suppressor was adopted. Chambered in 7.62x54R ammo.
Which ammo to take
Best by penetration out of 9 options in 7.62x54mm R caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BS | 72 | 70 | 88 % | 785 m/s | — |
 SNB | 75 | 62 | 87 % | 875 m/s | — |
 BT | 78 | 55 | 87 % | 875 m/s | — |
 PS | 84 | 45 | 84 % | 875 m/s | — |
 LPS | 81 | 42 | 78 % | 865 m/s | 1,379 ₽ |
 T-46M | 82 | 41 | 83 % | 800 m/s | 487 ₽ |
Gunsmith: build requirements
The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.
Gunsmith - Part 19
- Ergonomics ≥ 15
- Total recoil ≤ 500
- Durability ≥ 60%
- Magazine capacity ≤ 10 rds
- Sighting range ≥ 1,000 m
- Weight ≤ 8 kg
- Required mods: AR-15 Magpul UBR GEN2 stock (Black), SVD SAG MK1 chassis, AK Magpul MOE pistol grip (Black), March Tactical 3-24x42 FFP 30mm riflescope
- Needs a mod from the category: Silencer
Quests with this weapon
- Make Amends - Equipment (Mechanic)
Weapons on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
- Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
- Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.
Questions and answers
What caliber is SVDS?
Marksman rifle chambered for 7.62x54mm R: the game has 9 types of these rounds.
What is the best ammo for SVDS?
By penetration — BS (penetration 70, damage 72), by damage — HP BT (102). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.
Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?
«Gunsmith - Part 19» (Ergonomics ≥ 15, Total recoil ≤ 500).
How much does it cost?
About 95,482 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 42,800 ₽.
What are its base stats?
Ergonomics 26, vertical recoil 216 and horizontal recoil 675, 700 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.
Same caliber
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