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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiU0NtYbMCQ
On gunbroker it looks like I can get a nice one for $1200, so a heck of a lot cheaper than an M14. 
Looks good to me, super reliable Ak47 action, big round, semi auto, and totaly badass looks.
I only have small caliber stuff, I'm feeling the need for a large caliber rifle.
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You must check to see if this is a true military model. The civilian ones have a shorter barrel, no bipod and a cheesy stock instead of the nice, very sturdy Russian olive.
You will also be surpised at the lack of heft which this rifle has.
The action is similar to, but not identical to, the Kalashnikov action.
The 7,62mm x 54,00mm cartridge does have some kick, but is very accurate.
Believe it or not, and this is personal opinion, the Moisin-Nagant with the 31" barrel and scope is a lot more accurate.
Probably because it's firing from the totally locked breech of a bolt action.
If you need something bigger than a 7,62mmx39,00mm the cartridge is very, very good. Ask Vasili Zaitsev, the dude from Enemy at the Gates. He polished off a lot of guys with a bolt-action Moisin.
Consider: From a looks perspective dressing up an RPK (long barrel AK47) has more of the studliness factor for some people and is cheaper. Your choice on that one.
If you want a Dragunov, to say that you have a Dragunov, you are paying for the name and a number of them are periodically available through Southern Ohio Gun etc for 750-1000. That's another reason to shop.
Way back when I bought mine for 500 and sold it later for 750. Didn't regret the very smooth Moisin bolt action that replaced it.
But one day, when I retire, I may consider sinking some money into a bigger caliber: a ten-shot Barrett light fifty will keep the neighbors away so I can work on my cars.
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