The Tiger carbine, reviews of hunters and owners of which 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 around the world, and in China the rifle is copied exactly, but under a different name.
"Tiger" is a civilian adaptation of SVD. Despite the modest shooting qualities, in comparison with military counterparts, the weapon is unpretentious in maintenance and reliable operation of all mechanisms. Self-loading rifle operates on the principle of using powder gases from the barrel.
Description
The Tiger carbine (reviews of hunters and owners confirm this) is an adapted interpretation for the civilian use of the SVD rifle (7.62 / 54 caliber chambered for a Mosin cartridge with a sleeve equipped with a bottom welt). In the process of refinement, the trunk was shortened, in which they made a ballistic mark, the store's capacity was reduced to five charges. In addition, they removed the bayonet fixing bracket and provided a flame arrestor brake. The weapon is designed for hunting large animals. Fire is carried out mainly from a shed or ambush.
Modifications
Domestic carbine "Tiger", the 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 butt plate 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 number 1. This option is adapted to foreign standards. On the receiver on the left side there is a bar for installing tactical accessories. The stock 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 butt plate made of polyamide is provided. The pistol grip has an almost vertical configuration, the forend is equipped with horizontal slots for exhaust gases. A long flash suppressor effectively reduces recoil, the trigger is biased back, some changes have been made to the trigger device.
- Model No. 2 - a carbine with a folding metal butt stock with a swivel pillow under the cheek. The folding mechanism is locked when folding the bed.
- Execution No. 3. Modification for offhand shooting. The stock and butt are made of solid wood; there is a recess on the neck for a comfortable grip.
- No. 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 provides an orthopedic butt made of laminated wood and a short cone type flash suppressor.
Carabiner "Tiger" (7x62x54): reviews and features
According to user feedback, the weapon in question is fully consistent with the parameters specified in the technical passport. Characteristics:
- Type - self-loading carbine with gas engine.
- Caliber - 7.62 mm.
- The standard barrel length is 53 cm.
- The capacity of the store is 5 charges.
- Total length - 109 cm.
- Weight - 3.9 kg.
Design features
Reviews of hunters and owners of the Tiger carbine indicate some design features. Among them:
- Chromed barrel with a ballistic mark in the chamber part. A pair of trapezoidal rifling has a width of 4.55 mm, and the second analogue is 5.05 mm. At the end of the barrel, a short cone-shaped arrester is mounted.
- Direct-acting shutter with a rotary larva with three combat stops. Spring hammer without protrusions behind the mirror of the mechanism.
- An unregulated trigger with a mechanical safety lock that blocks the movement of the slide frame and sear.
- A 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 distance ruler and a front sight on the bracket. A pair of slats is provided 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 did not belong to sniper modifications, but served to maintain a motorized rifle platoon at a distance of up to 1.5 kilometers. This facilitates the conversion of a carbine into a civilian version.
- Pillows on the butt are convenient for firing from an emphasis using additional optics.
- Charges 7.62x54 created to defeat the enemy’s manpower, have a high rate of range and flatness of the trajectory.
- A variation adapted for export is equipped with a spring-loaded drummer, the edge of which is masked in the shutter mirror.
disadvantages
As reviews of the Tiger carbine (7.62 x54) show, it has certain disadvantages, namely:
- There are frequent cases when weapons with an unregulated gas engine when falling into the sand, water or dirt malfunctioned.
- Reducing the length of the barrel did not add accuracy and accuracy. This parameter was also affected by different rifling widths. This is done to identify a bullet fired from a civilian weapon.
- The butt plate of the rubber butt is dubbed in the cold, which provokes the charge getting slightly higher than the target.
- Bullets have insufficient stopping power, and the addition of wounded big game is quite dangerous.
- Due to the massive shutter frame, sensitive capsules cannot be ruled out when the barrel is partially locked.
Principle of operation
The Tiger carbine (reviews of hunters about 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. Gases push the piston, which drives the stem and spring, which abuts the frame.
The shutter moves backward, the larva rotates and leaves the capture with persistent elements on the breech. Further movement provokes the ejection of the spent sleeve from the barrel, the spring of the return mechanism is compressed, the striker striker becomes a platoon. When moving forward, the shutter removes the charge from the cage and sends it to the chamber, locking the stem channel.
To charge this weapon, you need to remove the magazine from the hopper by pressing the latch, which is placed between it and the trigger guard. Ammunition is staggered. The magazine is inserted into place, the carabiner is removed from the fuse using the long lever on the right side of the receiver. He drops all the way down.
To fire, pull the bolt back and release. Weapons can be put on a fuse with a charge in the chamber. After shooting the last ammunition, the shutter frame is delayed in the extreme rear position. To return, they take out the store or slightly pull the lever back with its subsequent release.
Tiger-308 carbine: owner reviews
Users note that with a telescopic sight from this weapon, you can freely hit targets at a distance of up to 800 meters. At the same time there is accuracy? equal to 3 units in MOA. Direct accurate shot using only the rear sight and front sight - 300 meters. The owners are completely satisfied with the build quality, reliability and price of the item. The cost of one unit is from 56 to 70 thousand rubles. Among the shortcomings are strong and sharp recoil, a short arrester sometimes blinds, orthopedic butts are inconvenient for firing from hands.
The weapon is delivered in a cardboard box, previously placed in a sealed plastic bag. Also included is a brush-brush for cleaning, wiping, bushing, drummer spring, oiler, ramrod, data sheet and instructions for use.
Partial disassembly
For thorough cleaning or repair, it will be necessary to disassemble the carbine. It is performed as follows:
- The magazine is removed, the shutter frame twitches, a control descent is performed.
- Click on the short lever on the left side of the butt plate.
- Remove the cover of the receiver, remove the spring return device from the frame.
- Move the recluse back, lift it over the edge, remove it from the trunk box along with the larva.
- Turning the inner part clockwise, remove it.
- The fuse lever is removed after disconnecting it with the sear.
- The trigger mechanism is removed assembly.
- The lever on the front edge of the lining drops down.
- The clutch for the barrel pad slides forward.
- Dismantle both halves of the barrel trim.
- The pusher of the gas mechanism is advanced back, the piston is removed from the chamber, the pusher is removed along with the spring.
