[Rq-rules] Re: Super duper firearms

[Paul Cardwell]

--- Roger Benham <rog_benham at hotmail.com> wrote:

Since there are clearly people far more experienced
not only at firing guns but real combat, how long does
it really take to reload a modern rifle or flintlock,
and how much longer does it take under fire? An
ex-British Army friend of mine, sharpshooter and NI
vet said it was a minimum of 20 seconds and that was
experienced, and with a modern rifle.  Since thats the
best part of two rounds and not stressed under fire,
I'm trying to implement that.

I realise there is more to loading a gun than simply
ramming a new magazine in- you have to clear the old
one, get the new on, load it, cock the gun then aim it
again.  It seems more time consuming in the real
world, and it's very easy to model in the gameworld.

*****

My rule of thumb for someone in practice, 30 seconds
for a flintlock, 20 seconds for a caplock.  I have no
idea regarding earlier forms (matchlock, wheellock,
etc.).  As for fixed ammunition, I defer to those with
more experience, as mine is limited to a .22 target
pistol with only one clip.

Paul Cardwell

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