When you are in VFX, you have to acquire quite the knowledge for all kinds of things. Such as details about semi-automatic rifles, the way they operate, and especially the way they look.
Here you can take a peek into the development of the model of the Dragunov sniper rifle for The Outpost - Movie.
If you are wondering, we used #Maya and #Mari to work on this model and its textures. You are welcome!