NS infantry discussion thread. Mark II

[Nua Corda]

There's no point putting Minnie balls in a musket. The whole point of them is to make the bullet expand and engage the rifling when fired so you can muzzle-load them quickly.

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So, I should just give it a rifled barrel along with the Minnie ball?

Yep. Rifle it all along if it's a dedicated sniping/marksman weapon. Rifles have existed since before the flintlock.

[Fordorsia]

So, I should just give it a rifled barrel along with the Minnie ball?

Yep. Rifle it all along if it's a dedicated sniping/marksman weapon. Rifles have existed since before the flintlock.

Technically it is. Designed to break through thick wooden shields with Wasters strapped on them used by larger Wasters (Like Orcs but subhuman). It's essentially Fordorsia's first AMR.

This particular musket was commissioned by the government in 1790 for use by the Militia against these new shield-bearing motherfuckers who didn't give a shit about smaller musket balls. Two were made and used, and the conversions to rifles would be in 1802.

Any idea what range such a weapon could achieve as a musket or rifle?

[Black Hand]

The BHDC uses a 1.5/4.5X selective optic for general purpose use it is recommended for ranges from 100-750m . Marksman rifles use a 3/6X optic for 900m

[Bezombia]

I wanna be like you when I grow up, but better.

How many layers do you usually end up making?

Depends on the weapon in question. Generally, I'll have three base layers for all the component groups. Each group is an Object with some layers of its own, and then each part has an Object, which may or may not have layers. It can get pretty crazy.

Yet moar. I'm not totally sure about the carry handle...

Handle reminds me of the late model AR-10s. I like it.
Also why do all of your pictures show up in quotes

So... Standard optics of your men: what are they?

Every Kouralian soldier receives a Specialised Optic (Spec Op) system which has a 4x zoom, and can be set for ranges of up to 800m.

Benomian soldiers are issued with a 2x magnification scope standard. The design was inspired by and draws influence from both the Austrian Swarovski scope and the Russian PK-A scope. The magnification rating was selected as it was determined to provide the best combination of long-range accuracy and short-range usability. It has a simple reticle with a basic rangefinder and range increments, and is adjustable for windage. It is named the VJ-S (Jauta Skiedru Vispareja), lit. "General Issue Optic").


Other optic systems used:

VJ-AS. Essentially a smaller version of the VJ-S, the VJ-AS has a 1.83x zoom and is issued on PDWs and carbines.
SJ-S (trans. "Sniper Issue Optic"). Enlarged version of the VJ-S, variable from 2x to 6x. Issued on LMGs, MMGs, DMRs, and HMGs.
HBK "Hunter". Unique design. Variable from 6x to 18x. Issued on sniper rifles, anti-material rifles. Often fitted with a night fission adapter.

[Sediczja]

Anybody got any decent close-up reference pics of the SA80 RIS?

[New Visegrad]

So... Standard optics of your men: what are they?

Every Kouralian soldier receives a Specialised Optic (Spec Op) system which has a 4x zoom, and can be set for ranges of up to 800m.

Aside from limited optic-emulation capabilities in their helmet HUDs, CATs generally use whichever optic or optic suite the Arsenal Division packages with the weapon at hand. The standard optic for the Aucken T-series GPR (the standard-issue rifle) is the KA-2112b General Purpose Marksman Optic, with variable zoom up to 6x.

[Bezombia]

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Anybody got any decent close-up reference pics of the SA80 RIS?

https://www.google.com/search?q=SA80+ri ... 61&dpr=0.9

[Purpelia]

So... Standard optics of your men: what are they?

Every Kouralian soldier receives a Specialised Optic (Spec Op) system which has a 4x zoom, and can be set for ranges of up to 800m.

The exact same thing they use for the German army variant of the G36. But without the carrying handle.

[Sediczja]

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Anybody got any decent close-up reference pics of the SA80 RIS?

https://www.google.com/search?q=SA80+ri ... 61&dpr=0.9

I tried that. I'm talking about hi-res-ish closeups at a straight angle like this:

Then again, maybe I'm just being really fucking tired.

[Fordorsia]

Model 1790 Wall Musket

Cartridge: N/A

Caliber: 25.4mm / 1.

Effective Range: 100 meters

Maximum Range: 180 meters

Rate of Fire: N/A

Feed System: Muzzle Loading

Bought as a pair in 1790 by the Fordorsian Militia, the Model 1790 was among the largest muzzle-loading black powder firearms ever made. The muskets were designed to counter the increasing number of large Wasters strapping their smaller kin to thick wooden shields, allowing them to cross the Silver Wind bridge in relative safety. These shields proved to be effective against the mismatched and varying caliber muskets of the Militia, and since much of the Militia's equipment was bought by those serving, many were forced to chip in to afford the Model 1790's.
Starting as a smoothbore musket firing round lead balls, the Model 1790 was relatively inaccurate despite it's extremely long barrel. The round ball was still very effective against the Wasters' shields whenever it hit, punching through all their layers and into the individual holding it, usually completely destroying whatever body part it hit.
In 1802 after the invention of the Minnie ball, both muskets were converted, replacing their smoothbore barrels with rifled ones, making them much more accurate at longer ranges.
Both rifles saw use at the Silver Wind bridge for a further 30 years before being taken out of service. Both rifles still survive and are on display at the Fordorsian National Museum.

[Rich and Corporations]

http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/calibers.html
Fascinating page, basically says I use rifle lengths with pistol calibers.

[Aethal]

snip

That thing is stunning! And, not to mention, a fine way to start a Fordorsian military marksmanship tradition.

[Nirvash Type TheEND]

I'm so sorry.

[Coltarin]

So I made this for a 7.62 round.

[Aethal]

I'm so sorry.

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-

[Nirvash Type TheEND]

So I made this for a 7.62 round.

Redo it in millimeters.

[Mozria]

So I made this for a 7.62 round.

Looks like you mistook inches for millimeters. Something tells me the weight and BCs would be much lower otherwise.

[Coltarin]

So I made this for a 7.62 round.

Redo it in millimeters.

oh poop.
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Better?

[Nua Corda]

I think I like the carry handle.

[Aethal]

I think I like the carry handle.

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I digg.

[Fordorsia]

I think I like the carry handle.

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So what's the backstory for this thing?

[Nua Corda]

I think I like the carry handle.

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So what's the backstory for this thing?

None. It's just for kicks. If someone wants to adopt it for their nation they can make up whatever backstory they like.

[Arcortus]

So what's the backstory for this thing?

None. It's just for kicks. If someone wants to adopt it for their nation they can make up whatever backstory they like.

I'd adopt in small numbers. Special forces, Oceanic Infantry, and Paratroopers would enjoy it I would guess.

[Nua Corda]

Colors for orphanrifle

[Fordorsia]

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Colors for orphanrifle

I was expecting green. Disappointed.