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SIGSHR · June 29, 2017, 02:34 PM

I have seen references to WWII 8MM Mausers with head space problems caused by firing "hot" machine gun ammuntion. Did they make such a thing.
IMHO it would complicate the supply lines, as if the Axis supply lines were complicated enough as is. And would it fill a real tactical need?>

June 29, 2017, 02:34 PM	#1
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	"Hot" machine gun ammunition ? I have seen references to WWII 8MM Mausers with head space problems caused by firing "hot" machine gun ammuntion. Did they make such a thing. IMHO it would complicate the supply lines, as if the Axis supply lines were complicated enough as is. And would it fill a real tactical need?>