Dragunov - Black Ops Multiplayer Weapon Guide

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This time we're covering the first of the sniper rifles - The Dragunov.
It's a semi-automatic rifle, and is unlocked as part of one of the default classes at level 2.
The 'Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova', or SVD, originates from the Soviet Union.
The weapon was introduced in 1963, and has since been manufactured by Izh-evsk Mechanical Works, or 'IZHMASH'.
Designed for a designated marksman role, the SVD has seen extensive use by Warsaw Pact nations, normally in a supporting role as part of a squad.
Boasting the reliability and ruggedness of the more familiar AK variants, and the accuracy demanded of a marksman's rifle, the Dragunov remains in production today.
Magazine capacity is a healthy 10 rounds, making it the highest capacity rifle in its class.
The Dragunov fires the venerable Russian service rifle cartridge, as first used in the Mosin Nagant - the 7.62 by 54 millimetre rimmed cartridge.
In-game, the Dragunov is capable of dealing one hit kills to the upper chest, neck and head. When silenced, only the head and neck will yield a one hit kill.
Rate of fire is capped to 235 rounds per minute, despite being a semi automatic weapon - this is fast enough for most circumstances but prevents rapid fire as a close range defence.
Recoil is relatively strong, pulling upward and slightly to the right with a slow recovery.
Aim speed is correspondingly sluggish, taking 400 milliseconds to scope in - and cannot be sped up through the use of Sleight of Hand Pro.
Along with the decent capacity, reload times are reasonably quick - just 3 seconds to complete, which for a sniper rifle is more than manageable.
The Dragunov comes with its very own scope by default - the PSO telescopic sight, or 'Pritsel Snaipersky Optichesky', which has a unique chevron reticle and rangefinder.
As far as optics go, it's not a bad scope for the weapon - the default zoom level is adequate for most situations.
Situational awareness is key to effectively choosing a firing location; some spots are obvious - such as windows and towers, but in practice you can fire effectively from any cover with good sightlines.
In fact, it's the less obvious positions from which you'll be able to deal the most damage - although don't expect to stay in one spot for the entire game.
Aiming ahead of time is great if you can anticipate an offensive push by the enemy, but don't allow yourself to become blinkered as danger can come from all angles - not just from the narrow view of the scope.
The superior capacity of the Dragunov means you can be quite liberal with your use of the trigger, but try not to panic when firing - waiting an additional moment to ensure your aim is good will end the fight quicker than blindly spraying and hoping for the best.
Like all the Sniper Rifles, the Dragunov is deadly if employed correctly - no other weapon class has the ability to kill in one well-placed shot at any range.
By killing in one shot you effectively deny the enemy a chance to fight back, and with good positioning and frequent relocation you won't suffer their revenge either.
This weapon is tough to use - the level of precision required and the slow aim speed is at odds with the hectic pace of most games - and good positions are hard to come by within the smaller maps.
Sniping can be a frustrating affair at times - without the support of a strong team and with inconsistent spawns, performing well is a challenge - but all the more rewarding when it pays off.
If your aim is true and your position good, your enemy won't realise they were in your sights - until it's too late.

[@TheReaMrBurntSausage]

6:46 seamless transition MIND BLOWN

[@iv689]

Only Ahoy

[@Mimori97]

omg I STILL use this class setup even in cod MW 2019, this video is a blessing and what made me use the dragonauv in the first place

[@kevinbmx2225]

This is why Ahoy is the best.

[@Blokhead101]

Yeah I'll say, this is still relevant even now that they showed some love for the dragunov in the latest stealth update for MW2019

[@mattyicicles1608]

dude the dragunov is so trash in MW 😂 it’s so hard to hit headshots for some reason, maybe the bullet drop. and also the damage is horrendous. still fun tho

[@audii-kun6431]

Fyi its DragunOv

[@ryker8338]

The Dragunov is a good sniper, if used right. The default reticle is, to me at least, much easier to hit headshots with than the other scope reticles in CoD2019.

[@thelordraimondo]

I love how he gives real life information (especially on the m16 one). On the m16 video he speaks about how the m16a1 is fullyautomatic rather than burst fire

[@StrazzieB47]

it's official: every... *EVERY* gun sounds good if said by Ahoy. Just Sayin'.

[@Espio]

you mean XboxAhoy

[@StrazzieB47]

Espiothetriforce yea, whatever

[@NPC_GENERIC_ENEMY_INFANTRY]

He's not XboxAhoy anymore, as his channel isn't all about Xbox.

[@glmppereira]

"With Scout Pro, you can go from defenseless sniper to close-range powerhouse in a heartbeat." Close-range powerhouse. Most epic gaming term so far.

[@flynntaggart8549]

note: this comment was made before pewdiepie stepped onto that bridge.

[@TheJoseluisperez1000]

Damn I remember discovering your channel 4 years ago because Raging amish was being to harsh on this weapon and refused to review it and I'm glad he did because you were so goddamn informative and entertaining as well

[@MatumboBigOunceWilliams]

GhostPoison same here

[@notazi9866]

I remember seeing this comment four years ago lol

[@Jaceblue04]

While sniper rifles are my primary weapons of choice, this and the WA2000 took some getting used to, since I usually equip suppressors to my guns. Since I had to aim for the head and neck to get one hit kills with these 2 rifles when suppressed, using them was challenging, but rewarding.

[@RyanIdlett]

I like rainbow dash too 😀

[@weaponkid6656]

Fuckin' Godlike don't worry I'll put him out of his misery (mag dumps an svd in his direction)

[@z-trip5457]

Thanks

[@soulassassin0g]

8:06 that guy running by while firing a death machine looks so damn funny.

[@keflalssj]

soulassassin0g uh huh

[@thatdudewelove8498]

8:05 LEEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOY! MJENKINSSSSS!

[@ohioball1710]

XD

[@kevinbmx2225]

This is still funny to this day lol.

[@l8631]

Omg he just ran in.

[@XboxAhoy]

@WEEKDAAYZ For gameplay channels, you'll generally need to get partnership through another larger org - Machinima being the obvious example. If you own all content you're posting you can apply directly to Google - typically you'll need 1,000+ subscribers and a decent track record of uploading consistent content.

[@XboxAhoy]

@NeXusPredatorGaming I liked Marathon - it lets you take the long way round and avoid obvious routes. Plus, you can get some great snipes off spawn by getting into position before the enemy expect you.

[@GuardOfEden2023]

watching these vids in 2021 and their still entertaining and informative, good work Ahoy (2021 gang)

[@hawks1ish]

the scope has a wider field of view because in real life its not actually a sniper rifle its designed for use in a squad for medium range engagements an assault rifle can't hit such as entrenched troops, equipment, machine guns etc a sniper rifle is used on its own by a sniper and spotter at long range for taking out high value targets such as commanders and ilk hence the SVD comes with a 4x scope like other designated marksmen rifles such as the G-43 which was pressed into the sniper role instead of 6x-8x or more for genuine sniper rifles

[@tinglydingle]

A marksman's rifle, as he says

[@Ken-no5ip]

Yet, its usable up to 800 meters accurate, and used as a sniper widely by terrorist groups

[@thavarice]

to be honest seeing you use that Dragunov like a champ is really scary. makes me rethink of actually using it to stay in a defensive role in objective game play.

[@Skcull210]

Wow... GREAT VIDS!!! i cant believe this the first time ive stumbled onto this series, absolutely brilliant work dude! keep em' coming!!

[@DragonBreath292]

I'm just saying I think you make the best weapon guides in CoD you get good kills and when a gun that is kind of bad you acually give suggestions to make it a great gun

[@arnoto9995]

Camping? I'm the average cod nerd, how dare you use a weapon for it's intended use! (Sarcasm, in case you couldn't tell)

[@creeperproductionsgma4130]

I HATE it when people run around with a sniper rifle.

[@ryker8338]

Same here. Honestly I'd rather prefer a camping sniper to one running around using it like a very, *very* bad shotgun alternative.

[@truckjj]

Can we trade voices

[@rewolvergunsandgaming6856]

truckjj let's auction

[@KenganConnosieur]

10000

[@SyrobanGrenade]

This is the best footage of dragonuv being used with mutiple attachments I've seen. Very good video.

[@meter273]

it is so freaking cool when he does like the normal gameplay and it just kinda meshes into the final killcam

[@charitablefishsticks7023]

I don't know why people say this is the worst sniper ever I like it but I'm a bolt action guy

[@charitablefishsticks7023]

it's one of the only semi snipers in the series that I use

[@RyanIdlett]

what about the Barrett .50 cal

[@ZirkyPlays]

Bolt Action Barrett 50's work better yet I have found none in the series, it should have been added...

[@RyanIdlett]

theres the dsr-50 as a futuristic variant

[@dano5485]

Charitablefishsticks the WA2000 was WAY worse

[@volaju2071]

"Don't expect to stay in the same spot for the entire game." Unless you're playing MW2.

[@Guercinator]

@ 4:08 how come that's not a headshot? lol

[@weakestlink20]

+Guercinator It somehow hit the neck.

[@CErra310]

that's because call of duty is a mess of code

[@KiheburiTatakai]

Hell yeah! Dragunov is still my favorite weapon even after 15 prestiges

[@RaptorsXCman]

I think this guy speaks with the swagger of an actual army ranger. Seriously, some of the things he discussed such as not getting frightened into loosing your aim by taking fast shots in succession is very true to life.

[@jsrock08]

I love his voice make me feel like I'm in the military

[@jextra1313]

Dravunov's a great gun IRL so it sucks its one of the worst in cod.

[@maxhenning92]

Ghost Kuriboy fucking camper

[@dillonc7955]

***** True that, I hate the idea of 1v1s and any kind of scoping. I like the sniping mechanics better in this game rather than any other COD. If black ops 2 had bigger maps, I would choose use this weapon more often. Otherwise I save this for a map like Array, Grid, and Jungle.

[@spurdofin]

i agree withc ghostskuriboh and in mw3 i use dragunov ALOT cause its my favorite gun and my class is : Dragunov (Of course xD) Dragunov's attachments : Kick | extended mags | Desert eagle desert eagle's attachments : tactical knife | PERKS! : Marksman pro | Sleight of hand | Quickdraw | KILLSTREAKS! : Blind eye pro | Steady aim pro | blast shield pro | DONE ;DD

[@dillonc7955]

Juissi Gaming lol I knew I wasn't the only person using the Dragunov. I always have the variable zoom scope on it because sometimes you're very far away and you can't get a guaranteed upper body shot. Variable zoom reduces the risk of your target retaliating or getting away.

[@aturkishgamer9790]

Jpwnage216 the Dual Band Scope in bo2 is the best am I right?

[@KroganSoldier]

i don't see why people say this gun is bad. Semi auto, 10 rounds, can one shot kill. tell me what is so bad about that?? this is my favorite sniper in any game.

[@kstanni87]

the call of duty maps aren't good for most inexperienced/less skilled sniper players like me. I've tried time and time again to use sniper rifles in both BLOPS 1 anf BLOPS 2 only to resort to use assault rifles and smg's again

[@KroganSoldier]

kstanni87 . here is one tip to help be a better sniper in CoD... don't go for headshots. Aim right for the chest and you can pull off one shots. Sure you might hit the belly which isn't a one shot for some guns but at least you will send them running and they could run into one of your guys who will finish him. Also, don't sit in one spot. take a few shots then move to a new position. they will look for where you were at instead of where you are.

[@kstanni87]

the worst troubles for me are smg rushers and window peeking campers(target finder and ghost pro) they get the best of me often

[@valeriolinari9612]

It's not accurate.

[@KroganSoldier]

how is it not accurate? the only time i have ever heard someone say it isn't accurate is after they have sprayed with the gun.

[@Frizzi95]

OMG i love this. This is such a professional guide.

[@99thJediWarrior]

I always love his one-liners at the end of his videos.

[@xx_insert_cool_username_he6876]

AK platform: *exists* Soviet union: you will be sniper, smg, assault rifle and lmg

[@PallasMyLove-sk2wy]

my favorite sniper

[@zachpew]

this guy always convinces me that the weapon is soooo good, then i try it...

[@2ndLieutenantBadger]

This video made the Dragunov my favorite sniper.

[@jordan_roadhouse4798]

Havent played COD let alone any console or PC game in about a decade but i love these videos.

[@G4vin4tor]

dramatic ending

[@maltemolin9787]

Why does everybody hate this sniper rifle? I actually think this rifle is better than the L96a1 because its so hard to use! Oh yes i forgot everybody want to be stylish and doing trickshots and quickscopes! Real life doesnt work like that!

[@TheUKNutter]

My most used sniper in BO. I remember everyone sending me hate and shooting me on hardcore just by using this weapon

[@TheUKNutter]

+TheUKNutter I mean friendly fire shooting

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

+TheUKNutter I hate when your team kills you just because you use a certain weapon. (facepalm) ugh.

[@TheUKNutter]

cole thompson That happened many times - until I killed the entire team in 4 seconds with well placed shots in a covered position. Then they never shot me.

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

+TheUKNutter (Fistbump) nice!! that shut them up good! ...did you get kicked only seconds after that?

[@spikelowry2724]

*Salutes*

[@KenY2KenTV]

Just found these videos. Really nicely made, instant Sub for me. Keep them up Sir!

[@raydencheung]

I would watch any Military Channel show if you were the person talking. Actually, I would watch ANY documentary with your voice. Amazing work, keep it up.

[@robbegrijp9224]

2:04 when ahoy goes Russian

[@mrgumbwit5307]

Did I just see the studio map that's in bo2 as well?

[@Neo3602]

studio is based on the bo1 map firing range which is the map you saw in the video

[@jankemjunkie6564]

You must be new to cod

[@cqwickedwake7651]

Full name? Snajper vitovka Dragunov??

[@zappy2073]

+Dino Celic Snaiperskaya Vintovska Dragunova

[@brickarmsgoods]

Snayperskaya Vintovka Draganova

[@engineerskalinera]

Vitaliy Dmitriev you da mvp

[@CT-yc4gd]

God dang. If this guy was still doing weapon breakdowns on CoD, I'd ditch the rest of the channels entirely. I like Drift0r and Xclusive Aces stuff. But there is just something about this guys voice and his articulation.

[@TheEnd1502]

that would have to be my second favorite sniper in this game. It still holds a good amount of bullets in the clip, is semiauto, and is still very manageable. I still think the dragunov isn't given enough credit though. It is still a very good gun if you practice with it.

[@soulassassin0g]

AK-47 with grenade launcher Python with quick reload Frag grenade Decoy grenade Claymore Scavenger pro Sleight of hand pro Second Chance pro That's all I need to win.

[@chasm1205]

My dragonov load out Dragonov: AGOG/ extended clip Cz75: automatic upgrade Frag grenade Nova gas Tactical insert Scavenger Warlord Marathon Kill steaks Spy plane Counter spy plane care package

[@keflalssj]

ChaSm seems pretty horrible

[@DrewFr33m4nn]

“Clip” fucking what?!

[@snipermma5404]

This gun is great and I love it but tbh in this game it's kinda crap.

[@imbaman1337]

This series is totally awesome.

[@LordCard]

This dude's voice makes me want to watch history channel. Awesome!

[@GierJoost]

Dude, I never scene such nice info-tainment vids around video games. Keep it up!!

[@EnixFreak0]

These videos show that every gun is useful as long as you know its pros and cons.

[@MattSouth187]

Spectacular as always! Keep up the good work!

[@LuisCaneSec]

It has to be on one of my good days but I can rack up some serious kills with the SVD. I love everything about this weapon.

[@iixwh3l4nxii]

wow, you should do some weapon show on discovery, your voice is eargasmic lol.

[@chaoster111]

"Your enemy won't realize they were in your sights...until it's too late." Very well done.

[@brainwasher9876]

love the dragunov. The most difficult sniper to use but the most rewarding when used right, it's one of the very rare examples of good gun balance (at least, compared to other snipers) in black ops.

[@terminator6267]

I swear....I didn't feel like playing black ops...but when I saw your videos....Now im going for it!!!

[@PabloLomez]

One perk you can consider in the second slot is Steady Aim. The reason for this is, when scoping in, it takes 1-2 seconds until a shot can be fired without random spread (a debuff made directly with the release of the game). Since SA decreases hipfire spread, the time until the debuff is gone is less and the chance to hit your enemy after scoping in is higher. The actual decrease of the debuff time is not something I know, maybe you can find that out and tell us in the other sniper guides.

[@off_grid_javelin]

Love the sound it makes in IGI, shell sound is same whether it falls on soil or floor 🤣 good old David Jones....

[@mateivornicu]

haha! i love your style "your enemy wont realise they were in your sights... untill its too late"

[@stickymayhem]

Hey I was going to do this! ^^ Although I wouldn't be able to it to this standard. Love your reviews, especially the fact that you actually pronounce everything correctly. Really annoys me when people don't even bother :D

[@TheNegetiveRatio]

This is by far, one of my favorite snipers.

[@londonsaint]

you put a lot of effort in these vids and i enjoy learning information about the guns... keep em up :)

[@bottomfeederr]

I've always considered the dragunov a marksman rife it's always been my go to gun and favorite gun in the cod games once you know how to use it time the shots at the right moment and get the fast reflex skills to be able to use it this gun can be quite deadly and earn you a high kill death ratio this gun is hated so much but there's a few that can unlock it's true potential

[@JohnPaisan]

I just love this guy's voice!

[@DKenobi1]

Yeah, and it has a huge advantage over the WA2000 in that it has a bigger magazine, which can be even further extended with extended mags.

[@Nate_the_Nobody]

I would like to mention, that with the acog attached (at least I only noticed with the acog, i never use the default scope) it takes a second longer to switch guns. Which could mean life or death, so thats another thing to worry about when using the acog.

[@CptMcLovingPS3]

You should be the voice actor for the sidekick in mw3 , like gaz or ghost , you've got the perfect voice 4 it.

[@hudsonthroness]

i love this guy, he is awesome at this game!

[@BeastXredefined]

I love how at 4:10 you shoot the guy clearly in the head but it doesn't give you a headshot.

[@lightspirit501]

@PhantomContact3 Correction hardscoping is what a sniper was designed and made for quickscoping or no-scopping is the equivalent of sawing a piece of wood with a butter knife, sure its still going to work but MUCH less efficiently.

[@KevinBishop95]

@Lakerzfanboy4 The Dragunov , AK-47, AK-74u , and the RPK are all AK models made for different roles. These guns also come with unique sights in game. Dragunov with its chevron scope, Ak47/74u with the soviet style red dot sight and PK-AV ACOG, and the RPK with the same sights as the 47 and the 74u

[@NeedSubscriptions]

Today I went 39-6 with the exact class in the video on a Headquarters on Discovery. It was going to be a game play on my friend's channel. The game didn't save to theater. By the way, thanks for making this guide Stuart, I actually think the Dragunov is worth something now.

[@AllThingsGaming142]

I personaly love this Sniper rifle, Since I am a sniper on Battlefield F4P I can get better hits, more larger stats and also gives me a high rate, and helps me level up faster.

[@arlekin4572]

this was a pretty nice guide. Thanks!!!

[@MrMegaNightmare]

I came here because I wanted to see Xbox Ahoys take on the dragunov, as well as the general consensus of the comments section. People like you just can't comprehend these things.

[@jdems345]

This dude is awesome. That's it game, over, I pretty much want to use the Dragunov instead of the L96 now...

[@ZCorpJuggalo]

Please, someone who works for Discovery Networks let this guy have 10 minute segments or something. He's friggin amazing when explaining these weapons for Black Ops.

[@99thJediWarrior]

Dragunov Supressed is really good. Gives me more of a challenge. I get headshots like crazy using the suppressor.

[@saneidiot21]

@Mandragara Using this weapon is insane. You can pretty much make any class out of it, there are a large number of options. Main downside is that you need Scavenger.

[@Lunarikko]

Actually, they long since fixed it on MW3 and now the gun's recoil only goes vertically. It's now considered the best sniper to use when silenced and in hardcore due to the fact its recoil is greatly reduced and the fact it still maintains high mobility, along with both the bolt actions, at 90%.

[@transmutetogold]

This man has an amazing voice.

[@shadowmaster90000]

Why cant i stop watching these videos?!

[@suzannekimberly]

to all the people asking about the "special scope" on the dragunov the one you saw on the video is the default however a glitch is known to cause it to look like the other sniper scopes.

[@hotsouce101]

wow your vids are amazing you teach people how to use even the worst of guns!! keep up the good work

[@Modernww2fare]

The gun model in this game looks more like the AK74u with a scope rather than a Dragunov

[@iv689]

Maybe because they're both from the AK-47 Family?

[@imranrahman87]

Fantastic recommendations for the Dragunov load out. However, due to the use of claymores I find that Hacker is just too essential for avoiding tripping the mines. Especially against intransigent foes in buildings. Other than that I couldn't be happier with the review and that the SVD has returned to its rightful place as the designated marksman role for Black Ops. Cheers and keep the great vids coming (may I suggest a AK-74u or Commando review aka CAR-15)

[@leo3271]

@MrJFite It means that the makers of the game decrease the effectiveness of an in-game weapon mainly because a majority of the players believe it is overpowered and unbalanced. A good example is in Moder Warfare 2, where infinity ward decreased the range of the Model 1887 because a lot of players complained about it.

[@Jeffhardyrules11100]

@pwn4lifez statistically,the l96a1 and intervention are strongest snipers for their respective games.But they barrett and PSG are semi aoutomatic instead of bolt action so people find them more useful and say they are more powerful

[@jmantime]

they should have added the mosin nagant ,springfield 03, kar98,arisaka and m1 garand as sniper rifles in black ops and also the winchester m70 and 1894 lever action as a bonus

[@theflyingseagull9124]

That makes no sense but okay.

[@InboardPG]

Thanks for understanding. Usually the most people internet do not.

[@Zack39919]

6:45 editing FTW!

[@Matthijsownt]

Great guide, except for one thing. You should switch marathon with hacker pro. You will be able to shoot enemy claymores even without hardened and sneaking up on an enemy sniper to steal his spot and wreak havoc upon your enemies is alot of fun. Also i prefer nova gas grenades over flasbang or cuncossion because they allow me to temporarily block of entrances. It doesn't work agaimst people with gas masks but I stil find it more effective than flasbang or concussion. However this is just my opi

[@Anime96Vault]

This review opened my eyes...

[@TheTastyJelly]

I love you man you have the best guides ever

[@KarloPotatoGamer]

I don't know but the PSO style scopes are always my favorite type of scopes :) I love them I use them on my M16A2 airsoft gun I swear I love it so much, I also use it in games like BF3 or Bad Company 2 :) I don't know but the cross- hairs are so friendly to use and finding out the distance is really easy!

[@MrDeadspace45]

Damn he makes me feel like I'm watching a black ops weapon guide and the history channel at the same time

[@gold3263301]

Best sniper rifle to use for Ghost. If you can master the one-hit kill zone, the lost power isn't an issue, and you have 40 rounds at your disposal; more than enough for a high killstreak.

[@hydrochloricDragon]

Xbox Ahoy could turn a kids book into the most epic thing EVER.