Post by mg on Jan 26, 2016 20:01:49 GMT
Because Aegis is busy defending the capitol of Minerva, most towns and villages are left without protection from enemy factions. I propose arming the most loyal towns with cheap, simple rifles. The cost to produce the new weapons is minimal, and the weapons are simple to operate even if the user has never touched a gun before. The weapons are superior to an average raider's weapon because they are new, and have not been abused for 100 years. However, they are not good enough to be a threat if they are captured by enemies.
Because the machinery for producing rifled barrels and other parts still exist in Russia, hiring them for production could improve relations with the Neo-Russian Federation. Russian birch is very good for making gun stocks, so Russians could also be hired to cut trees.
Militia Rifle Specifications
Caliber: 7.62x39, the same used by an AK
Muzzle Velocity: 730 mps (2400 fps)
Action: controlled-feed Mauser bolt action with fixed full-length ejector
Ammunition Feeding: 10 + 1 internal box magazine filled from stripper clips
Barrel: 47 centimeters (18.5 inches) chrome lined, twist rate 1:25 centimeters (1:10 inches)
Sights: Hooded front post, sliding tangent leaf rear aperture
Sight Range: 50 to 450 m (55 to 492 yd)
Sight Radius: 63.5 cm (25 in)
Total Length: 103.7 cm (40.8 in)
Total Weight (loaded): 3.28 kg (7.23 lbs)
Length of pull: from trigger to shoulder stock, 36.6 cm (14.4 in)
Trigger Pull Weight: no less than 1.25 kg, no more than 2.25 kg (3 to 5 pounds)
Stock: preferably birch wood, pine laminate is also acceptable. Wood is sealed with 50/50 boiled linseed oil and pine resin.
Bayonet Specifications
Blade Length: from tip to finger guard, 35.8 cm (14.1 in)
Total Length: 50 cm (19.7 inch)
Hand Grip: full stick tang, wood scales, no exposed metal. Brass rivets are covered by wood plugs. Cast iron pommel contains spring-loaded mounting stud.
Blade Steel: 1085 carbon steel, zinc phosphate parkerized coating.
Blade Geometry: double-bevel "Scandinavian" grind, 25 degree angle.
Must be capable of firing 5 shots inside a 5 cm circle at 100 m (approximately 2 minutes of angle) when rifle is clamped in a vise at the factory. Bayonet mounts to a stud on the stock, not the barrel: this improves accuracy. Remember to follow listed rules above in previous post: keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction. Do not touch the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. Assume the gun is loaded unless you have seen that it is not. Always wear earplugs and earmuffs when your practice shooting or you will be deaf.
Aim at the center of your enemy's chest. If he is wearing armor, then aim at his belt buckle. A standard AK cleaning kit is stored inside a hollow cavity in the shoulder stock. There is no brush rod, so a string is used to pull the brush from the chamber out through the barrel. Clean your rifle often or it will stop working and your enemy will kill you.
7.62x39 was selected instead of 5.45x39 to allow use as a hunting weapon. Not recommended for prey larger than Argali and Roe Deer. Only use heavy weight soft point bullets for hunting meat, and do not attempt to shoot further than 150m unless necessary. Mount bayonet before hunting wolves or boar. If you are hunting foxes, use solid point bullets because soft points will destroy the fur. Do not attempt to shoot bears or enemy vehicles. Never hunt alone and always tell someone where you are going to hunt before you leave.
Because the machinery for producing rifled barrels and other parts still exist in Russia, hiring them for production could improve relations with the Neo-Russian Federation. Russian birch is very good for making gun stocks, so Russians could also be hired to cut trees.
Militia Rifle Specifications
Caliber: 7.62x39, the same used by an AK
Muzzle Velocity: 730 mps (2400 fps)
Action: controlled-feed Mauser bolt action with fixed full-length ejector
Ammunition Feeding: 10 + 1 internal box magazine filled from stripper clips
Barrel: 47 centimeters (18.5 inches) chrome lined, twist rate 1:25 centimeters (1:10 inches)
Sights: Hooded front post, sliding tangent leaf rear aperture
Sight Range: 50 to 450 m (55 to 492 yd)
Sight Radius: 63.5 cm (25 in)
Total Length: 103.7 cm (40.8 in)
Total Weight (loaded): 3.28 kg (7.23 lbs)
Length of pull: from trigger to shoulder stock, 36.6 cm (14.4 in)
Trigger Pull Weight: no less than 1.25 kg, no more than 2.25 kg (3 to 5 pounds)
Stock: preferably birch wood, pine laminate is also acceptable. Wood is sealed with 50/50 boiled linseed oil and pine resin.
Bayonet Specifications
Blade Length: from tip to finger guard, 35.8 cm (14.1 in)
Total Length: 50 cm (19.7 inch)
Hand Grip: full stick tang, wood scales, no exposed metal. Brass rivets are covered by wood plugs. Cast iron pommel contains spring-loaded mounting stud.
Blade Steel: 1085 carbon steel, zinc phosphate parkerized coating.
Blade Geometry: double-bevel "Scandinavian" grind, 25 degree angle.
Must be capable of firing 5 shots inside a 5 cm circle at 100 m (approximately 2 minutes of angle) when rifle is clamped in a vise at the factory. Bayonet mounts to a stud on the stock, not the barrel: this improves accuracy. Remember to follow listed rules above in previous post: keep the rifle pointed in a safe direction. Do not touch the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. Assume the gun is loaded unless you have seen that it is not. Always wear earplugs and earmuffs when your practice shooting or you will be deaf.
Aim at the center of your enemy's chest. If he is wearing armor, then aim at his belt buckle. A standard AK cleaning kit is stored inside a hollow cavity in the shoulder stock. There is no brush rod, so a string is used to pull the brush from the chamber out through the barrel. Clean your rifle often or it will stop working and your enemy will kill you.
7.62x39 was selected instead of 5.45x39 to allow use as a hunting weapon. Not recommended for prey larger than Argali and Roe Deer. Only use heavy weight soft point bullets for hunting meat, and do not attempt to shoot further than 150m unless necessary. Mount bayonet before hunting wolves or boar. If you are hunting foxes, use solid point bullets because soft points will destroy the fur. Do not attempt to shoot bears or enemy vehicles. Never hunt alone and always tell someone where you are going to hunt before you leave.
