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August 1st, 2007  
5.56X45mm
100% Space Shuttle Door Gunner
 
 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moving0target
The SVT-40 is more entertaining since it doesn't bind up. Besides, I'm too much of a soft touch when it comes to the old war horses. Can't bring myself to bash them hither and yon with hammers and lumber.

Go on a WWII Soviet Reenactment. You'll see Frontoviks open their bolts with tree trunks sometimes because the surplus Soviet training blanks bind up the action. Really funny stuff but also authentic. WWII period Soviet ammo did bind up the actions.
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