The "Tiger" carbine, whose reviews of hunters and owners indicate its reliability, is a descendant of the Dragunov rifle. It was adopted in 1960 by the Soviet army. The design of the weapon turned out to be so successful that its modifications are still used all over the world, and in China the rifle was copied exactly, but under a different name.
"Tiger" is a civilian adaptation of the SVD. Despite the modest shooting qualities, in comparison with military counterparts, the weapon is distinguished by unpretentious maintenance and reliable operation of all mechanisms. A self-loading rifle operates on the principle of using powder gases from the barrel.
Description
The Tiger carbine (reviews from hunters and owners confirm this) is an adapted interpretation for civilian use of the SVD rifle (caliber 7, 62/54 chambered for Mosin with a sleeve equipped with a bottomwelt). In the process of refinement, the barrel was shortened, in which a ballistic mark was made, the magazine capacity was reduced to five charges. In addition, the bayonet fixing bracket was removed, and a flame arrester was provided. The weapon is designed for hunting large animals. The fire is conducted mainly from storehouses or ambush.
Modifications
The domestic carbine "Tiger", reviews of hunters and owners about which are mostly positive, was made by special orders in the 90s of the last century. The first models were equipped with an orthopedic butt made of wood without a recoil pad and plastic overlays. Later versions began to be equipped with a shock-absorbing nape. During the release, several versions have been developed. Among them:
- Version 1. This variant is adapted to foreign standards. On the receiver on the left side there is a bar for installing tactical accessories. The butt is made in the form of a shoulder rest with a pair of metal pipes. The upper element is equipped with a swivel cushion, a shock-absorbing polyamide butt pad is provided. The pistol-type handle has an almost vertical configuration, the fore-end is equipped with horizontal slots for the exit of exhaust gases. The long flash suppressor effectively reduces recoil, the trigger is moved back, and some changes have been made to the firing mechanism.
- Model 2 - a carbine with a folding metal frame butt with a swivel pad under the cheek. The release mechanism is blocked when the stock is folded.
- Version 3. Shooting modificationoffhand. The stock and buttstock are made of solid wood, the neck has a recess for a comfortable grip.
- 5 - the most similar copy to the original SVD. Additionally, it is possible to install an elongated barrel with an adjustable gas engine. The design also includes an orthopedic buttstock made of laminated wood and a short cone-type flash hider.
Carbine "Tiger" (7x62x54): reviews and specifications
As evidenced by user feedback, the weapon in question fully complies with the parameters specified in the technical data sheet. Features:
- Type - self-loading carbine with a gas engine.
- Caliber - 7.62 mm.
- Standard barrel length - 53 cm.
- Magazine capacity - 5 charges.
- Total length - 109 cm.
- Weight - 3.9 kg.
Design Features
Reviews from hunters and owners of the Tiger carbine indicate some design features. Among them:
- Chrome-plated barrel with a ballistic mark in the chamber. A pair of trapezoidal grooves has a width of 4.55 mm, and the second analogue is 5.05 mm. A short conical flash hider is mounted at the end of the barrel.
- Direct-acting shutter with a rotary cylinder with three lugs. Spring striker without protrusions behind the mechanism mirror.
- A non-adjustable trigger with a mechanical safety lock that blocks the movement of the bolt carrier and sear.
- Metal clip with a capacity of five charges,arranged in two rows. The latch is located behind the hopper.
- The sighting mechanism includes a rear sight with a remote ruler and a front sight on the bracket. There are a couple of brackets for mounting additional optics. The receiver itself is made by milling.
Pros
Owner reviews of the Tiger carbine indicate a number of advantages and disadvantages of this weapon. Let's start with the pros:
- Proven and reliable design, which is a hybrid of SVD and Kalashnikov assault rifle.
- The Dragunov rifle was not a sniper modification, but served to maintain a motorized rifle platoon at a distance of up to 1.5 kilometers. This makes it easier to convert the carbine to a civilian version.
- The cushions on the buttstock are convenient for firing from rest with the use of additional optics.
- Charges 7, 62x54 are designed to defeat enemy manpower, have a high range and flat trajectory.
- A variation adapted for export is equipped with a spring-loaded striker, the edge of which is masked in the shutter mirror.
Flaws
As the reviews about the Tiger carbine (7, 62 x54) show, it has certain disadvantages, namely:
- There are frequent cases when a weapon with an unregulated gas engine malfunctioned when dropped into sand, water or mud.
- Reducing the length of the barrel did not add accuracy and accuracy. This parameter was also affected by different widths.rifling. This is done to detect a bullet fired from a civilian weapon.
- The butt pad made of rubber tans in the cold, which provokes the charge to hit a little higher than the target.
- Bullets don't have enough stopping power and picking up wounded big game is pretty dangerous.
- Due to the massive frame of the shutter, sensitive capsules cannot be excluded when the barrel is partially locked.
Working principle
The "Tiger" carbine (hunters' reviews of it are given below) operates on the principle of a gas engine. When firing, part of the powder surplus enters a special chamber from the barrel channel. The gases push the piston, which drives the rod and the spring, which rests against the frame.
The shutter moves back, the larva turns and leaves the grip with the thrust elements on the breech. Further movement provokes the ejection of the spent cartridge case from the barrel, the spring of the return mechanism is compressed, the firing pin becomes cocked. When moving forward, the bolt extracts the charge from the clip and sends it into the chamber, locking the bore.
To load this weapon, you need to get the magazine out of the bunker by pressing the latch, which is located between it and the trigger guard. Ammunition is placed in a checkerboard pattern. The magazine is inserted into place, the carbine is removed from the fuse using a long lever on the right side of the receiver. It goes all the way down.
To fire a shot, pull the bolt carrier back and release. The weapon can be put on a safety with a chargein the chamber. Having shot the last ammunition, the shutter frame is put on hold in the rearmost position. To return, take out the store or slightly support the lever back and then release it.
Carbine "Tiger-308": reviews of the owners
Users note that with an optical sight from this weapon, you can freely hit targets at a distance of up to 800 meters. At the same time, clustering is observed? equal to 3 MOA units. Direct accurate shot when using only the rear sight and front sight - 300 meters. The owners are completely satisfied with the build quality, reliability and price of the copy. The cost of one unit is from 56 to 70 thousand rubles. Among the shortcomings are strong and sharp recoil, a short flash hider sometimes blinds, orthopedic butts are inconvenient for hand-held fire.
The weapon is supplied in a cardboard box, previously placed in a sealed plastic bag. Also included is a brush for cleaning, wiping, bushing, striker spring, oiler, ramrod, technical data sheet and instructions for use.
Partial disassembly
For a major cleaning or repair, you will need to disassemble the carbine. It is performed as follows:
- The magazine is removed, the shutter frame is twitched, a control descent is made.
- Press the short lever on the left side of the butt plate.
- Remove receiver cover, remove recoil spring from frame.
- The recluse is moved back, lifted over the edge, removed from the barrel box along with the larva.
- Turn the inside clockwise to remove it.
- The fuse lever is removed after disconnecting it from the sear.
- The trigger mechanism is removed as an assembly.
- The lever on the front edge of the pad goes down.
- The handguard clutch moves forward.
- Dismantle both halves of the handguard.
- The pusher of the gas mechanism is pushed back, the piston is removed from the chamber, the pusher is removed together with the spring.
In conclusion
Domestic carbines "Tigr-308", reviews of which are given above, are an adapted civilian version of the Dragunov rifle. Users note the high reliability of weapons from Izhevsk designers, the ability to conduct aimed fire at a distance of 300 to 800 meters. Despite some shortcomings characteristic of " alterations", the weapon in question has an optimal combination of price and quality indicators.
