Shooting the Gewehr 98/40 - accuracy and helmet penetration at 100m
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Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/capandball Here is a quicky about one of my favourite World War 2 rifles: the Hungarian 98/40 used by the German Army and the Hungarian as well. The rifle is chambered for the standard 7,92x57 round (8x57 JS as we call it today).
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