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Thompson Rate of Fire: Meaning, Measurement, and Practical Implications

Thompson rate of fire refers to how many rounds a Thompson submachine gun can discharge per minute under different conditions, typically measured in rounds per minute (RPM). Thi...

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When Was the .223 Remington Invented?

The .223 Remington was developed in the late 1950s by Remington Arms engineers led by Robert Hutton, under contract for the U.S. military's lightweight small-caliber cartridge p...

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