Videos tagged with Plunging Fire

This video provides comprehensive machine gun theory for the M240 Bravo and Lima, presented by an experienced instructor. It covers weapon capabilities, crew roles, fire commands, deployment techniques like tripod use, barrel changes, and combat ballistics including grazing and plunging fire. The instruction emphasizes practical application within a simulated combat environment, offering insights into effective machine gun employment.

This video details the North-South Skirmish Association's mortar match, a historical shooting sport event. It explains the function and historical use of mortars in Civil War sieges, emphasizing their ability to deliver plunging fire over fortifications. The competition involves aiming at a stake 100 yards away with seven shots, scoring the closest five. The video highlights the unique challenge of aiming mortars due to their high arc trajectory and the need to account for environmental factors.