Alright, let me tell you about my time messing around with that Tigr Safari setup for the SVD in Tarkov. Wasn’t really chasing the meta or anything, just saw some pictures, maybe a stream clip, I dunno. The wooden stock looked kinda classy, different from all the black polymer stuff everyone slaps on their guns. Felt like trying something with a bit more… personality? Yeah, let’s go with that.
Getting the Parts Together
So, first step was actually getting the bits. The SVD rifle itself wasn’t too hard, Prapor usually has it or you can sometimes get lucky finding one in raid, maybe off Reshala’s goons or something. But that specific Tigr wooden stock and handguard… that was a bit more of a hunt early on. Checked the traders, Mechanic I think? Sometimes he has it, sometimes not. Flea market was the next stop. Prices were all over the place, typical Tarkov market stuff. Had to wait a bit, refresh a few times, finally found one that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Snagged it quick.
Then you need the usual SVD bits, maybe a scope. I went with the classic PSO-1 scope first time around. Seemed fitting for the whole vibe. Didn’t bother with fancy muzzle brakes or anything initially, just wanted the basic wooden rifle experience.
Putting it On and First Impressions
Got back to the hideout, pulled up the weapon modding screen. Took the standard SVD, stripped off its default black furniture. Clicked the Tigr stock on, then the handguard. It definitely changed the look. Felt longer, maybe a bit heavier? Hard to say for sure without holding it, right? But visually, yeah, looked like something grandpa would take hunting, not something you’d usually see kicking doors down in Tarkov.
First raid, I figured Woods was the place to go. Seemed fitting for a “safari” rifle, haha. Found a nice comfy bush, settled in. Aiming down the PSO felt familiar, SVD is always decent for long range taps. The recoil felt… well, like an SVD. That 7.62x54R kicks, but it’s predictable. Managed to spot a PMC moving through the trees, took the shot. Dropped him clean. Felt pretty satisfying, gotta admit. The sound is meaty too.
How It Held Up
Used it for a few more raids. Tried it on Shoreline, sniping from the rocks. It does the job. If you can hit your shots, the SVD works, regardless of the furniture. But it’s not a magic bullet. The ergonomics stats on the Tigr parts aren’t amazing compared to some of the meta options. You feel it a bit when aiming down sights quickly or swinging around corners.
Ran into trouble on Customs once. Got caught in close quarters near stronghold. Trying to point-fire this long rifle wasn’t exactly ideal. Managed to get away but it wasn’t pretty. It definitely reminded me this is a marksman’s weapon, not something for aggressive pushing.
My Takeaway
So, the Tigr Safari SVD? It’s cool. It’s mostly an aesthetic choice. It makes your SVD look unique, gives it that old-school flavor. Performance-wise, it’s fine, it works, it’s an SVD. But don’t expect it to suddenly make you a god-tier sniper if you weren’t already hitting your shots. The slightly lower ergo compared to other stocks is noticeable if you’re really paying attention or used to min-maxed builds.
Was it worth the hassle of finding the parts? Yeah, for me it was. Fun little side project, made for a different kind of playstyle focus. I still keep one built like that in my stash. Sometimes I take it out when I feel like playing slower, more deliberately. It’s a vibe thing, you know? If you like the look and want something different, give it a shot. Just don’t expect miracles in terms of raw stats.
