US .50 BMG anti-materiel rifle
Destroying equipment, vehicles, and EOD at extreme range
Russian 7.62x54mm designated marksman rifle
Squad-level designated marksman role
The Barrett M82 is a .50 caliber anti-materiel rifle designed to destroy equipment at 1,800+ meters. The Dragunov SVD is a 7.62mm designated marksman rifle built for accurate fire at 600-800 meters. They serve fundamentally different roles — Barrett for anti-materiel, Dragunov for anti-personnel.
Different tools for different jobs. Barrett M82 destroys vehicles and equipment at extreme range. Dragunov SVD is a squad-level marksman rifle for extending infantry range. Barrett is heavier and louder; Dragunov is lighter and more practical for infantry.
Choose Barrett M82A1 if
Destroying equipment, vehicles, and EOD at extreme range
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| Metric | Barrett M82A1 | Dragunov SVD | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Range(meters) | 1,800+ | 800 | +125% |
| Weight(lbs) | 30 | 9.5 | +216% |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $9,000+ | $1,000-2,000 | +500% |
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Choose Dragunov SVD if
Squad-level designated marksman role
All figures sourced from publicly available data. Last updated May 2026.
Barrett M82A1
.50 BMG (12.7x99mm)🏆
Dragunov SVD
7.62x54mmR
Barrett M82A1
1,800+ m🏆
Dragunov SVD
600-800 m
Barrett M82A1
30 lbs (14 kg)
Dragunov SVD
9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)🏆
Barrett M82A1
Anti-materiel
Dragunov SVD
Anti-personnel
Barrett M82A1
$9,000+
Dragunov SVD
$1,000-2,000🏆
For anti-personnel sniping, the Dragunov is more practical — lighter, quieter, and adequate range. For extreme-range anti-materiel work (destroying equipment), the Barrett is unmatched. Modern military snipers often have access to both types.
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | .50 BMG (12.7x99mm) | 7.62x54mmR |
| Weight(lbs) | 30 | 9.5 |
| Magazine | 10 rounds | 10 rounds |
| Effective Range(meters) | 1,800+ | 800 |
| Unit Cost(USD) | $9,000+ | $1,000-2,000 |
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