SVDK (Russian: СВДК, GRAU index 6V9), the "Dragunov sniper rifle, large-calibre" (Снайперская винтовка Драгунова крупнокалиберная), is a Russian precision rifle from the SVD rifle family chambered for the 9.3×64mm 7N33 cartridge.

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SVDK
SVDK right view
Type	Precision rifle/Sniper Rifle
Place of origin	Russia
Service history
In service	2006-Present
Used by	Russia
Production history
Designer	TSNIITOCHMASH
Designed	1990s
Produced	2006-Present
No. built	100,000 [citation needed]
Specifications
Mass	6.5 kg (when the telescopic sight is not mounted)
Length	1250 mm
Barrel length	620 mm
Cartridge	9.3×64mm 7N33
Action	Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle velocity	770 m/s
Effective firing range	600 m
Feed system	10-round detachable box magazine
Sights	3-10X 1P70 "Giperion" telescopic sight and iron sights.

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The Dragunov SVDK large-caliber sniper rifle (any rifle caliber above 9 mm is considered a large caliber in Russia) is a somewhat controversial weapon, adopted by the Russian army in 2006. It was developed through "burglar" (Breaker) research and development program, along with 7.62 mm SV-98 sniper and 12.7 mm ASVK anti-materiel rifles. The purpose of SVDK is to deal with targets which are too hard for standard 7.62×54mmR sniper rifles like SV-98 or SVD, such as assault troops in heavy body armor or enemy snipers behind cover. There were also rumors that the SVDK will serve as a long-range anti-personnel weapon. The effective range of the SVDK is cited as 'about 600 meters'.

• Dragunov SVD
• List of Russian weaponry
• OSV-96
• SV-98