PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons

Zeroing the PK-series Machinegun. Listed below are the established “Testing the
Mechanical Sights” procedures as outlined in the Yugoslavian (U) Manual for the M84,
7.62-mm Machinegun, dated 1989. Some of the data is re-phrased in order for the
reader to easily understand.
The precision and accuracy of the machine-gun are tested by opening semi-automatic
or automatic fire from a bipod or only automatic fire from the tripod mount. After the
firing has been completed, group spread and position of the central shot (CS) in relation
to the control point (CP) are determined separately for every type of fire.
Training Target. A 1 x 1 meter training target is used with a target for testing the
accuracy and precision of a machine gun (see figure 3-11). The target is in the shape of
a rectangle 35 cm high and 25 cm wide. The aiming point (AP) is at the center of the
lower edge of a black rectangular and has to be level with the firer and weapon. A
different color is used to mark the point that represents the central shot, or control point
(CP), 25 centimeters above the aiming point. 10 and 20 cm-radius rings are drawn
around the control point.
Figure 3-11. M84 Training Target
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