A Comparative Test of Accuracy and Speed of Fire With the Improved Loop Sling, With the Combat Rifle Sling and Without a Sling

Abstract

The report is Part I of a study on the use of a sling in M-1 rifle fire, and presents an evaluation of two new slings (the Improved Loop Sling and the Combat Rifle Sling) proposed for Army use. Accuracy and speed of fire (1) with the Improved Loop Sling, (2) with the Combat Rifle Sling, and (3) without a sling, were measured at ranges of 200 and 300 yards, using the prone position.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 1954
Accession Number
AD0489295

Entities

People

  • Albert A. Ward
  • Howard H. Mcfann
  • John A. Hammes

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Analysis Of Variance
  • Army
  • Base Lines
  • Data Science
  • Dispersions
  • Guns
  • Infantry
  • Instructions
  • Instructors
  • Military Personnel
  • Recovery
  • Shoulder
  • Small Arms
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistical Tests
  • Training
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering