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unknown UK .50 cal

earni74

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The only thing i know is that this was an experimental apds round , can anyone add more info,thanks
 

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Hello I believe it is a Kynoch experimental APDS dummy. They had problems with the real rounds damaging the barrels and canceled the project.
 
Well no wonder they damaged the barrels, with that big thing attached to the side of the sabot! (In jest, calm down)
 
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