I suddenly realized I've been a bad boy! I never gave you Max's stats! Of course, none of you ever asked for them, either, so I guess ya didn't care that much or choose (wisely, I might add) to do some research on your own. Here are some relevant numbers to the following discussion of spare barrels and carriers, and future posts about ammo cans, belts, water and lubrication cans and finally, Max's "wheels," his Sokolov mount.
Sokolov Pulemyot Maxima Operation: Recoil operated, water-cooled, full auto only Caliber: 7.62x54mm Rimmed (7.62 Russian) Ammunition: Heavy Ball M1930; 185 gr bullet, 50 gr charge Muzzle velocity: 2830 fps Capacity: 250-round fabric, steel, or aluminum belt Weight: 52.8 lbs, unloaded (Honking Heavy!) Weight: 99.71 lbs, approx, with shield and water (Honking Heavier!) Overall length: 43.6 in Barrel: length 28.4 in, 4 grooves, right hand twist Rate of fire: 520-580 rpm Effective range: 1000m (1100 yds)
Okay, we can shoot 1000 rounds in under two minutes. In about 4 minutes we'll have boiling water, and in about 5 minutes we're gonna need to change barrels. Plus, we're pounding the heck out of his innards. How many of you put 1000 rounds through a gun, much less 5 thousand? Plus, he's HONKING HEAVY! I know, I display him up on a shelf about 4.5 feet high. I had to take him down to take pictures. Then I put him back up. He's heavy! Anyway, now do ya see why Max has all this cool kit? So, let's move on to spare barrels and the carriers that carry them.
These are Finn carriers. The Finns were willing and able to spend some time and money on their stuff. Let's turn the page and look closer.
Read the complete post at http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2013/05/max_the_maxim_p.html
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May 24 2013, 08:26 AM
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