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Posted: 6/14/2006 12:55:51 PM EDT
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The ak-74 was used successfully in Afghanistan among other places. The ammo and rifle are quite accurate. Were these rifles ever issued with optics in a Designated Marksman type of role? If so, what optics were used? I know that the E. Germans used the Zeiss 4x25. What about the other countries? Thank you. |
Yep, the little bullets from the 5.45 and 5.56 don't have as much stopping power past 200 yards. For a sniper rifle you need to reach out and deliver a world of hurt well past that. So that is why most countries still use 7.62 NATO or 7.62x54R for their long range work. |
| The closest thing to a 5.45x39 DMR would probably be the AK74N, which had the ability to accept an optic.It was typically fitted with a starlight scope for perimeter security. Depending on your definition, a RPK74 with an optic could be a DMR also. Russian special forces have been using AK74's of all types with optics for years, though there isn't a counterpart to Western 5.56 DMR's. The Soviets don't have a need for such a rifle. Thier infantry tactics comprise of riding into battle in BMP's and closing to under 300 meters to dismount. Given the limited capability of the AK platform at longer distances, the SVD was issued at the squad/platoon level to provide a long range capability.Part of the SVD's capability was to destroy sensitive optica equipment on tanks/IFV's and destroy other vehicles, as well as personell. For shooting at "stuff" 7.62x54 AP trumps 5.45 and 5.56. For any type of DMR work, the Russians have relied on the SVD in one form or another, and continue to do so. The Russians have yet to recognize a need for a 5.45 DMR as the SVD is almost always a better choice. |
Chris Which model is this? I couldn't find it on their website. |
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