THIS is a CLIP! "Garand Hand" 40mm M811 High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating Round M247 L/70

Published on April 19, 2025
Duration: 0:35

This expert-level guide details the handling of the 40mm M811 High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating round and the loading procedure for the M247 Sergeant York's L/70 feed mechanism. It highlights the 'Garand Hand' risk associated with the rapid mechanical loading system, emphasizing the need for careful ordnance handling. The instruction comes from a speaker demonstrating direct handling of specialized military ordnance and rare M247 loader mechanics.

Quick Summary

The 40mm M811 is a High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating round for the L/70 Bofors system. The M247 Sergeant York uses a 4-round clip fed into a fast mechanical loader, known as the 'Garand Hand' risk, requiring careful ordnance handling and awareness of rapid mechanical actions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00M811 Round Overview
  2. 00:13Assembling the Casing
  3. 00:21Loading the Ammo Clip
  4. 00:29M247 Sergeant York Firing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Garand Hand' risk associated with the M247 Sergeant York?

The 'Garand Hand' risk refers to the potential for severe injury from the fast mechanical action of the M247 L/70 feed mechanism when loading ammunition clips. It's a hazard similar to historical risks with the M1 Garand rifle's clip system.

What type of ammunition is the 40mm M811 round?

The 40mm M811 is a High-Explosive Incendiary Point-Detonating (HEI-PD) round. It is designed for use with the L/70 Bofors system, commonly found on anti-aircraft platforms like the M247 Sergeant York.

How is ammunition loaded into the M247 Sergeant York's L/70 system?

Ammunition is loaded into the M247 Sergeant York's L/70 system using a 4-round metal clip. This clip is fed into a fast mechanical loader, which presents a 'Garand Hand' risk if not handled properly.

What are the key components shown for the 40mm M811 round?

The video shows the M811 projectile and its fuse assembly. It also demonstrates manually seating the projectile into a 40mm brass shell casing, indicating a component-based assembly process.

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