Full Auto Muzzle Flash

Some nighttime muzzle flash from a full auto vz 58 rifle and a S&W 500 revolver.

vz 58 Specs:

  • Cartridge: 7.62×39mm M43
  • Action: Gas-operated, falling breechblock
  • Rate of Fire: 600 rounds/min
  • Muzzle Velocity: 705 m/s (2,313 ft/s)
  • Effective Range: 100–800 m sight adjustments
  • Maximum Range: 2,800 m
  • Feed System: Staggered 30-round detachable box magazine, weight 0.19 kg (0.42 lb) unloaded
  • Sights: Open-type iron sights with sliding rear tangent and shrouded front post. 353 mm (13.9 in) sight radius
  • Weight: 3.91 kg (8.62 lb)
  • Length:
    • vz. 58 P: 845 mm (33.3 in)
    • vz. 58 V 845 mm (33.3 in) stock extended / 636 mm (25.0 in) stock folded. 1,000 mm (39.4 in) with bayonet fixed
  • Barrel Length: 390 mm (15.4 in)
  • Width:
    • 57 mm (2.2 in) stock extended
    • 72 mm (2.8 in) stock folded
    • Height: 255 mm (10.0 in)

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