Videos tagged with Subcaliber Training

This guide details the operation of the M40 Recoilless Rifle using a .50 BMG subcaliber training insert. The process involves installing the insert, loading the .50 BMG round, firing, and manually extracting the spent casing. This setup is ideal for training purposes, allowing for the use of less expensive ammunition. The demonstration highlights the mechanical operation and breech procedures by a specialist.

Dolf Goldsmith recounts his acquisition and use of Bofors 37mm antitank guns in the mid-20th century. He details purchasing multiple units for $200 each, along with ammunition for $0.50 per round. The guns were used for recreational shooting, including felling trees in upstate New York. Goldsmith also highlights the various accessories available, such as insert barrels for smaller caliber rounds (303 British and 6.5 Swedish) and blank firing attachments, demonstrating their versatility beyond their intended anti-armor role.