Here’s a solution for you SVD owners trying to find magazine pouches to fit the unique shape of the SVD magazine. Look no further than Mother Russia to find the SPLAV ‘uni-click’ SVD pouches. I purchased these from KalinkaOptics.com. My favorite nylon manufacturer, Tactical Tailor, sadly does not make an SVD pouch yet 🙁
Splav, is a Russian company that manufactures military goods for the Russian armed forces. The pouches are well constructed and feature nice and tight stitching with no loose threads to be evidenced anywhere. The material is genuine 1000 denier Cordura, and has the Russian version of MOLLE type webbing on the back.
I experimented a bit and found that the pouches are 100% compatible with US MOLLE platforms. They can also be set up to run on a belt assembly too. They Fit an SVD Dragunov magazine perfectly, with either rounds facing up, or facing down. The button snaps are strong, but not too strong as to be a hassle to unfasten. Overall I am quite pleased with them. They retail for $14.97 each, or save 14% and buy three for $12.97.
There are also versions available that hold AK, RPK, and Saiga magazines too.
Another alternative for dedicated SVD platforms comes from Beez Combat Systems, who offer a couple of chest rigs designed to support the Dragunov: http://www.beezcombatsystems.com/Chest-Rigs_c5.htm
These are somewhat similar in design to the Russian “Chameleon” style chest rigs: http://www.soviet-propaganda.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=496
Any of these present excellent options for running with the venerable SVD, but none present true customization and user placement as well as the SPLAV Uni-Click pouches do.