interesting fun fact, cordite used in british service ammo was literally cord shaped. it was red... red strands of stuff lodged into the caseing long ways...
When speaking of machineguns the term "light" refers not to the Bren's weight but to the tactical use of the weapon. Light MG's typically feature one man operation with or without an assistant, in the infantry support role. The MP40 and Sten are not classified as machineguns but submachineguns as they fire pistol caliber ammunition. Subguns are classified by a different standard, usually by their method of operation ie open or closed bolt, or by age 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation.
does anyone know why these types of guns are labelled as "light" when they're clearly not and there are lighter weapons such as the MP40 or the sten ?
@BackInAGiffy Due to the weight before things like the BREN & BAR all they had were full sized MGs' like Maxim Vickers etc they required a full Section / Squad to operate them Gunner , Loader, Ammo Bearers, Tripod carrier. NCO in charge & were woefully heavy particularly with a water cooling jacket. They were difficult to move & set up. A Light machine Gun can be utilized by one man usually with an assistant to help load & carry extra ammo.
Actually what you are seeing are not jams. The gas regulator is set too low when he starts shooting, coupled to the fact he's shooting old cordite ammunition, so consequently there's not enough gas pressure to completely cycle the action. Once the gun "warms up" and the gas piston expands with the heat, it cycles correctly.
interesting fun fact, cordite used in british service ammo was literally cord shaped. it was red... red strands of stuff lodged into the caseing long ways...
cwross1976 2 months ago
Lol asian dude shooting a bad ass gun like that... Im pround of u
ILIKEPIEYAYWHOOOOOO 3 months ago
about 20 more rounds he'll learn the hard way not to pick it up from underneath
phantom12321800 3 months ago
When speaking of machineguns the term "light" refers not to the Bren's weight but to the tactical use of the weapon. Light MG's typically feature one man operation with or without an assistant, in the infantry support role. The MP40 and Sten are not classified as machineguns but submachineguns as they fire pistol caliber ammunition. Subguns are classified by a different standard, usually by their method of operation ie open or closed bolt, or by age 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation.
bottomshot 4 months ago
does anyone know why these types of guns are labelled as "light" when they're clearly not and there are lighter weapons such as the MP40 or the sten ?
BackInAGiffy 4 months ago
@BackInAGiffy
Its called 'light' relative to other machine guns, compare it to a Vickers or M1917. The Bren is thus considered "light".
HauptmannRob 4 months ago
@HauptmannRob thanks i thought it was something along those lines still a bit confusing.
BackInAGiffy 4 months ago
@BackInAGiffy Due to the weight before things like the BREN & BAR all they had were full sized MGs' like Maxim Vickers etc they required a full Section / Squad to operate them Gunner , Loader, Ammo Bearers, Tripod carrier. NCO in charge & were woefully heavy particularly with a water cooling jacket. They were difficult to move & set up. A Light machine Gun can be utilized by one man usually with an assistant to help load & carry extra ammo.
TheTabellarius 3 months ago
@TheTabellarius thanks i understand now :)
BackInAGiffy 3 months ago
Actually what you are seeing are not jams. The gas regulator is set too low when he starts shooting, coupled to the fact he's shooting old cordite ammunition, so consequently there's not enough gas pressure to completely cycle the action. Once the gun "warms up" and the gas piston expands with the heat, it cycles correctly.
gazzavc 5 months ago 7
why does he have to cock the gun every like 4 shots
darkerik411 1 year ago
@darkerik411 Because it's a piece of shit.
airsoftgunner47 1 year ago
@darkerik411 its a really old gun and so it jams quite alot. and to get rid of a jam he has to charge the gun
7t77777 1 year ago