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Old 06-16-2011, 13:05   #41
BKKMAN
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Originally Posted by Black Knight View Post
Lots of great info in there, thank you sir.

But actually, I was hoping for HOW it accomplishes the automatic change in rates. You can hear the weapon kick into the higher rate almost as if its changing gears. I'm not sure if its a heat thing, lever thing, or psychic thing (ie. give me more lead now damnit!).
Hmmmmmmmm...not exactly the response I expected, or maybe it should have been...



See the picture attached labeled "The Magic of Automatic Fire" for a basic understanding of firing the weapon at different rates...



As to why your particular weapon sometimes fired fast and sometimes not, let's take a look at the TM:

Sluggish Operation

Causes: Friction from dirt, carbon, burrs or lack of lubrication.

Corrective Action: Clean and lubricate...



YM (and rate of fire) MV
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