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Shooting the Chauchat Model 1918

Shooting the Chauchat Model 1918

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Published on February 25, 2020
Duration: 1:22

This video features Field Editor Martin K.A. Morgan conducting a range test with a Gladiator Model 1918 CSRG, commonly known as the Chauchat, chambered in .30-'06 Sprg. The test highlights a surprising operational success with handloaded ammunition, though it reveals a tendency for failures to feed when magazines are fully loaded. Partial magazine loads of eleven or twelve rounds, along with careful management to prevent overheating, contributed to reliable functioning. The video suggests a potential reevaluation of the Chauchat's historical negative reputation, particularly in its .30-'06 variant.

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