Originally Posted by
Sentryduty
I had the opportunity to inspect and handle one of these SVD/PSL variant rifles in Afghanistan, but not the chance to fire one. Legally they are a no go in my area so I would have to travel to get the complete experience. I have always been interested in "what the bad guys" get issued, because up until 2005, we were training in the Cold War doctrine, based on facing some random Motor Rifle Division, or the fictional 69th Underground Balloon Regiment.
I think you've landed a good find that is an interesting bit of Russian doctrine, the contrasting concept of embedded sharpshooters the at the front line, who might still fix bayonets and charge, compared to the western "Sniper Teams" skulking about with their suits and bolt actions.
What was the Iraqi one, the Tobruk? The same concept but in 7.62x39mm?
I had thought about working up a similar concept with a CZ858/VZ58 but they are not the most precise gun to begin with.