Full Auto at 1000m: The 7.92x41mm CETME Cartridge

The CETME Modelo A represents a crucial developmental stage leading to the HK G3, designed by former Mauser engineers. It features a unique hybrid firing system, operating from a closed bolt in semi-auto and an open bolt in full-auto to manage the challenges of the 7.62 NATO round. The rifle's design incorporates innovative elements like bipod legs serving as a handguard and a distinctive tangent leaf sight.

The H&K G3, a descendant of the Nazi STG-45, became a cornerstone of Western defense during the Cold War. Its roller-delayed blowback system, while sensitive to pressure, offers a cleaner operation than gas pistons. Despite its battle rifle role, it demonstrates controllable recoil and acceptable accuracy for its intended range.

This review details the rare CETME Sport rifle equipped with a unique top-folding paratrooper stock, originally designed for the Modelo B. The video highlights the stock's mechanism, ergonomic challenges due to its design placing the shooter's face near the recoil buffer, and its comparison to other folding stocks. It also covers receiver markings, sight details, and the integrated bipod on the metal handguard.

This comprehensive review of the HK G3, presented by Hickok45 with guest Brandon Maddox, delves into its historical significance, design evolution, and mechanical operation. The video highlights the rifle's roller-delayed blowback system, stamped steel construction, and the function of its fluted chamber. It also touches upon full-auto conversions and compares the G3 to other iconic battle rifles.

The CETME-C is an affordable Spanish battle rifle, serving as a precursor to the German G3. Parts kits are available for around $125, making it an accessible entry into roller-locked firearms. While it shares similarities with the PTR-91, its ergonomics, particularly the safety selector and magazine release, are less intuitive. Despite these drawbacks, it offers a manageable .308 recoil and is a compelling option for historical firearm enthusiasts.

This video features Ben Canini and Dave Merrill from RECOIL at the Bullet Ranch in Ohio, showcasing full-auto versions of CETME L and LC rifles. Despite their less-than-ideal aesthetics, the video explores the 'personality' of these European-popular, stamped rifles, emphasizing the thrill of full-auto fire. The description also promotes the RecoilTV app across various streaming platforms and provides links to download it and watch more videos.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.