2 responses to “Video: Sturmgewehr: Follow up on the Assault Rifle Post”
A very good synopsis. A key point that I missed is why the designation was constantly changed. I was not aware that the all powerful chancellor was so opposed to the new rifle, and that the developers had to hide the continuing project.
There is a problem with the video using the term ‘spray and pray’ to describe what the design was for.
The classic method of using machine guns and machine pistols was to fire in bursts. This kept the advantage of having multiple bullets fired at a target (higher chance of one hitting its mark, particularly if the target isn’t clearly visible- think firing into dark windows or camouflaged foxholes), but while still conserving ammo and keeping the sights on target. However, the target is an area, not a pinpoint.
Some modern rifles have a ‘burst’ function for this same reason. Automatic fire in bursts is easier to control, more accurate, and a more efficient use of ammunition. The only drawback is that one can’t control the duration of the burst if the gun mechanically stops itself. Some burst mechanism designs also reduce the gun’s accuracy.
Battle Rifles like the M-14 would benefit from a ‘burst’ setting more than assault rifles like the M-16 would.
A very good synopsis. A key point that I missed is why the designation was constantly changed. I was not aware that the all powerful chancellor was so opposed to the new rifle, and that the developers had to hide the continuing project.
There is a problem with the video using the term ‘spray and pray’ to describe what the design was for.
The classic method of using machine guns and machine pistols was to fire in bursts. This kept the advantage of having multiple bullets fired at a target (higher chance of one hitting its mark, particularly if the target isn’t clearly visible- think firing into dark windows or camouflaged foxholes), but while still conserving ammo and keeping the sights on target. However, the target is an area, not a pinpoint.
Some modern rifles have a ‘burst’ function for this same reason. Automatic fire in bursts is easier to control, more accurate, and a more efficient use of ammunition. The only drawback is that one can’t control the duration of the burst if the gun mechanically stops itself. Some burst mechanism designs also reduce the gun’s accuracy.
Battle Rifles like the M-14 would benefit from a ‘burst’ setting more than assault rifles like the M-16 would.