The point is, I was surprised to see an MG 42 in Ukraine's small arms arsenal. There's nothing wrong with an MG 42. But their cyclic rate tends to be rough on barrels. It's interesting to see them still in service because it has to mean that barrels are still being manufactured for them.
I wonder if they're still chambered in 8MM Mauser or if they've been rechambered to 7.62X54R.
The point is, I was surprised to see an MG 42 in Ukraine's small arms arsenal. There's nothing wrong with an MG 42. But their cyclic rate tends to be rough on barrels. It's interesting to see them still in service because it has to mean that barrels are still being manufactured for them.
I wonder if they're still chambered in 8MM Mauser or if they've been rechambered to 7.62X54R.
The point is, I was surprised to see an MG 42 in Ukraine's small arms arsenal. There's nothing wrong with an MG 42. But their cyclic rate tends to be rough on barrels. It's interesting to see them still in service because it has to mean that barrels are still being manufactured for them.
I wonder if they're still chambered in 8MM Mauser or if they've been rechambered to 7.62X54R.
Appears MG 42 and appears converted to 7.62x51 NATO (308) (?) anybody here been to middle east some NATO countries still use the MG-42 especially German Forces.
There are photos of Maxim guns being used. And Mosins.
An MG42 is one hell of a step up from that.
Consider the Russian troops marched into battle in WWII. Their own machine guns to the rear to stop a retreat, many unarmed. Told to pick up a gun from the dead guys in front of them.
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There are photos of Maxim guns being used. And Mosins.
Who is using the Maxims and Mosins?
The photos/videos I have seen were of Ukraine soldiers with the Maxim, it had an optic of some sort on it and I've seen one Ukraine sniper with a 91/30
Likely even Mark Felton would be surprised, no mention of the mg42 here
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