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Old 10-10-16, 05:33
David Dunlop David Dunlop is offline
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When a Browning .50 cal HB MG is worked hard, there is a risk of a 'cook off' when a round sits in the chamber.

Can the same thing happen with artillery if the crew is pushing rounds through their gun as quickly as possible during a heavy barrage, and can this be much more catastrophic?


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