PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons
PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons
PK Series Manual (English, 2005) - Forgotten Weapons
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checked again in order to establish whether the error lies with the operator and his<br />
setting of the sights or the position of the machinegun in the firing emplacement. After<br />
this, the firing is repeated. If no satisfactory results are achieved, the machinegun is<br />
sent in for inspection and repair.<br />
If the results achieved with automatic fire are satisfactory (CS not more than 5 cm<br />
away), the pattern of shots is copied from the target onto a piece of paper on the scale<br />
1:5. The number of the machinegun, date, time, temperature, and height above sealevel<br />
are recorded on the copy of the target, which is signed by the range officer-incharge.<br />
This data is submitted along with the technical manual of the machinegun to be<br />
consulted whenever information on precision and accuracy is required.<br />
Tripod Automatic Fire Zero.<br />
• Zeroing the weapon is conducted by firing 10 x ball ammunition cartridges from the<br />
same lot of ammunition. Fire is conducted in one 10-shot burst.<br />
• The weapon is zeroed on a firing range at 100 meters with the rear sight setting at<br />
‘3’ and the sight bar division remains on the adjusted sight settings.<br />
• The position for firing is prone, tripod supported. The traversal and elevation<br />
mechanism has to be set, and the stock supported on the shoulder.<br />
Automatic fire zero standards. The machinegun is considered sufficiently precise and<br />
accurate if 8 out of 10 shots fall within the 20-cm-radius ring, and the CS is not more<br />
than 5 cm away from the CP. Shots that touch the ring on the outside are also<br />
considered valid. The firing can be repeated two or three times, and if no satisfactory<br />
results are achieved, the machinegun is sent it for repair.<br />
If the machinegun is not precise enough and the CS falls more than one mil (0-01) from<br />
the CP, the distance between the CS and the CP is measured both horizontally and<br />
vertically. The resulting deviation in divisions of the rear sight and the deflection<br />
correction is recorded in the documentation and taken into consideration during tripod<br />
firing.<br />
UNCLASSIFIED<br />
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