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Scribe · February 25, 2006, 02:26 AM

Back in the early to mid 1980's they used to turn up occassionally in practical rifle competitions in the U.K. I don't know how the users fared with them though I remember someone saying they were less robust than the Kalashnikov, but then, what isn't?
I believe the bullet is significantly lighter than that of a standard 7.92x57. Something in the order of 120 to 130 grains.

February 25, 2006, 02:26 AM	#5
Scribe Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2005 Location: England Posts: 249	Back in the early to mid 1980's they used to turn up occassionally in practical rifle competitions in the U.K. I don't know how the users fared with them though I remember someone saying they were less robust than the Kalashnikov, but then, what isn't? I believe the bullet is significantly lighter than that of a standard 7.92x57. Something in the order of 120 to 130 grains.