I'm trying to track down exactly which box .303 Vickers MG rounds were issued in but first I need to know which round it used. I've looked on the http://www.vickersmachinegun.org.uk/ site but I cant find an answer.
Am I correct in assuming Vickers HMG used the .303 mkVIIIZ round and not the .303 mkVII? This would be the weapon used by Heavy Weapons Companies in British and Commonwealth Infantry Battalions.
As I understand it the mkVIIIZ was nitrocelulose (the Z) and enabled a longer range but caused excessive barrelwear if used in the No 4 rifle.
If I am correct in my assumption, what weapon used the mkVII in belts?
Am I correct in assuming Vickers HMG used the .303 mkVIIIZ round and not the .303 mkVII? This would be the weapon used by Heavy Weapons Companies in British and Commonwealth Infantry Battalions.
As I understand it the mkVIIIZ was nitrocelulose (the Z) and enabled a longer range but caused excessive barrelwear if used in the No 4 rifle.
If I am correct in my assumption, what weapon used the mkVII in belts?