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Post by volkssturm on Feb 16, 2017 15:51:39 GMT -5
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 16, 2017 21:37:27 GMT -5
That was fascinating. I am impressed that these participants had minimal experience with the M1 Garand given that most appeared to be operating them quite efficiently. The fact most (if not all of them) are Infantry veterans is quite evident although the reenactor gun crew seemed entirely too cavalier as they redeployed and set up the M1919.
The sound a 30:06 produces is WAY more intense than the 5:56mm most of them are used to. Incredible that they weren't wearing ear protection. (Their audiologists will not be pleased)
M1 thumb as indicated mostly came about from troops trained on the M1903 who only received casual training or expeditious familiarization on the Garand. Something few modern soldiers appreciate is the rapid detrimental impact recoil has on ones marksmanship. The M16 has none by comparison. The kick of an Enfield or KAR 98 or M1 literally wears you down.
Cool and informative video. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 17, 2017 14:02:15 GMT -5
Even with a lot of repetition and practice pulling enblocks out of the snapped belt pouches and loading them into the Garand (especially while trying to manuever, take reasonable cover and being mindful of your teammates actions) is very hard (as evident throughout the video). This really helps emphasize the major strides in ergonomic designs and advances in magazine capacity. Reloading every eight rounds is significantly different than every 28 rounds and a modern MBR is much much easier to reload. One technique that was very common among WW2 Infantrymen was sliding several enblock clips onto the suspended straps. The rows of bullets hold them into place very securely while sliding them off and inserting them into the Garand is actually quite seamless. It functions quite nicely while advancing as well as from the kneeling or semi prone position. Care of course needs to be made to insure as you remove the clips from the straps that the shells remain seated but pressing the tips into the stock prior to insertion is a simple cautionary step and quickly became habit as did a hasty visual inspection.
The "ping myth" was addressed nicely in the video segment as well imagine how insignificant it would be for someone down range as rounds penetrated logs, dirt, thudded into bodies, bounced off rocks or wizzed by ones head. Definitely NOT a consideration!
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Post by volkssturm on Feb 17, 2017 18:52:52 GMT -5
"Why, we can't have a magazine extending below the bottom of the stock! It would get in the way of performing the Manual of Arms!" - Colonel Blimp, 1932.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Feb 17, 2017 20:38:08 GMT -5
There was still concerns even with eight rounds about ammunition consumption and resupply. Also the barrels ability to stay cool. No doubt a 20 round BAR type box magazine would have been a major plus but until the Strum 44 an G43 came about (never in significant numbers) the Garand was way ahead of everyone else with regard to a rifleman's firepower.
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