Re: Next Generation Battle Rifle


Carl Alex Friis Nielsen wrote:
> Chris Morton skrev i meddelelsen ...
> >
> >A way around this is to use an "open bolt" type action that only loads a
> round
> >when the trigger is pulled.
>
> And that would help cooling the weapon how ?

Keeping the breech open will allow air to circulate, thereby cooling it
more quickly. Even more significant is that the next cartridge to be
fired will still be in the cool magazine, not sitting in the hot
chamber, so there is zero risk of cook-offs.

Tony Williams
Military gun and ammunition website: http://www.quarry.nildram.co.uk

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