Sword of Light: Humanoid Self-Propelled Artillery

Chapter 47: Drifting and Self-Reflection

The Japanese Type 97 sniper rifle is actually just a Type 38 rifle with a scope added. Apart from the scope, its structure is basically the same as the Type 38 rifle.

If we have to say the difference, it is that the bolt handle has changed from straight to curved to facilitate reloading. After all, the scope is installed on the bolt, so the straight bolt will have some impact when ejecting the eggshell and reloading the bullet.

Apart from the bent bolt, the barrel length and caliber are no different from those of the Type 38 rifle. Therefore, the bullet used by the Type 97 sniper rifle is also the 6.5mm Arisaka rifle bullet, which is a universal rifle bullet with the Type 38 rifle bullet. Therefore, the effective range and ballistic performance of the Type 97 sniper rifle are no different from those of the Type 38 rifle.

Of course, don't underestimate the role of this scope. Although the effective range of the Type 38 rifle can reach nearly 500 meters and the maximum range is more than 2,000 meters, for ordinary people, looking at a distance of 500 meters is equivalent to looking at something the size of a soybean.

Therefore, it is already difficult to hit the target accurately, but after adding an optical sight, things become different. Although the Type 97 sniper rifle is generally equipped with a 2.5 or 4x optical sight, not an 8x sight, it is enough for the Japanese sniper to complete an accurate headshot at this distance.

Just as Wang Gensheng was wondering how a sniper could appear in the Japanese bunker, Baili Xiu ran over, covering his left arm that was shot.

When Baili Xiu saw Wang Gensheng, he said in surprise:

"Captain, you're injured!"

At this time, Wang Gensheng felt something cold on his neck after Baili Xiu reminded him. He reached out and touched it, and found that the collar on his neck was covered in blood.

After the final examination, it was discovered that the earlobe was hit by a bullet and a small piece was missing, which was why so much blood was flowing.

But to be honest, if it weren't for Baili Xiu's reminder, Wang Gensheng really wouldn't have felt any pain at all.

This may be the effect of adrenaline. When Wang Gensheng was hit by a machine gun bullet, his adrenaline surged in the face of life and death crisis.

At that time, Wang Gensheng felt that his mind was very clear and he understood that it would be useless to turn around and run back.

So in just a few tenths of a second, Wang Gensheng had already made a decision, which was to get up and continue rushing, and throw the grenade into the Japanese bunker when he reached a sufficient distance.

It is obvious that Wang Gensheng's decision was very correct. If Wang Gensheng had fled back at that time, the Japanese sniper would definitely aim at Wang Gensheng after killing Baili Xiu. The open area near the bunker naturally would not give Wang Gensheng the opportunity to evacuate calmly, and the final result would be that he would have to die here with Baili Xiu.

Of course, Wang Gensheng also noticed that Baili Xiu's arm was covered in blood, and knew that Baili Xiu's arm must have been shot.

The one who could hit Baili Xiu at a distance of 300 meters should be the sniper who was killed by him, so Wang Gensheng smiled and said:
"I've avenged you! The wound on your arm must have been inflicted by this sniper! Here! This sniper rifle is your trophy!"

After saying that, Wang Gensheng bent down and picked up the Type 97 sniper rifle that was still tightly held in the hand of the Japanese soldier.

It was obvious that this Japanese sniper treasured his rifle until his death. This wasn't surprising, after all, while the Type 38 rifle had been produced over three million times, the Type 97 sniper rifle had been produced in less than 30,000 units. According to available statistics, the Type 97 sniper rifle had only been produced in 22,500 units. Therefore, to become a sniper, one had to possess exceptional shooting skills to be considered one in a hundred.

Baili Xiu glanced at the Type 97 sniper rifle in Wang Gensheng's hand and said in surprise:

"This is no different from the Type 38 rifle I have! The only difference is that the bolt is bent, and there's an extra metal barrel on the bolt!"

"Don't underestimate this metal tube. It's a sharpshooter's auxiliary scope!"

After that, Wang Gensheng handed the Type 97 sniper rifle to Baili Xiu, and then after Wang Gensheng's simple instructions, he learned to use the scope. Of course, Wang Gensheng also discovered that the captured Type 97 sniper rifle was equipped with a high-end four-fold fixed-magnification scope, rather than the early 2.5-fold scope.

Fixed magnification scopes are very simple to use and have no magnification adjustment device, so they are very easy to use.

Although Baili Xiu was originally just a hunter in the countryside who used an old-fashioned rope rifle, it did not mean that he was stupid. After coming into contact with the scope on this sniper rifle, Baili Xiu naturally understood the power of this scope.

So after Baili Xiu took the Type 97 sniper rifle, he smiled and said to Wang Gensheng:

"Battalion Commander, originally I wasn't 100% sure of hitting the Japs at 500 meters, but now with this gun, I can be sure of hitting them even at 800 meters, not to mention 500 meters!"

Wang Gensheng shook his head at Baili Xiu's words.
"Sometimes, even if you can see clearly, you can't necessarily shoot accurately. This rifle has an effective range of only 500 meters, so even if you can see clearly at a distance of 800 meters, you may not be able to hit the target! Okay, hurry up and pack up your equipment and leave! Otherwise, it will be difficult to leave once the Japanese reinforcements arrive!"

Wang Gensheng did not explain to Baili Xiu what effective range is. Effective range is the distance a bullet flies at supersonic speed. He also did not explain why a bullet loses accuracy when it slows down from supersonic speed to subsonic speed.

After all, there is really no need to explain to Baili Xiu, a country hunter who can barely read, the theoretical knowledge of why supersonic flight is caused by shock wave drag and subsonic flight is caused by vortex drag.

Although an additional Type 97 sniper rifle was seized this time, the overall weapons and ammunition were still the same as yesterday, so the two war horses could still carry the load if they were divided equally, and there was no need for Wang Gensheng to lead the horse back like yesterday.

Of course, on the way back, Wang Gensheng also began to reflect on himself.

This thrilling scene today made Wang Gensheng deeply realize that he was too arrogant and thought that he would be a superman if his physical fitness was enhanced by 30%. But if he had not brought Baili Xiu with him today, he would have ended up being shot to death by the Japanese devils.

Even if Wang Gensheng was equipped with the bulletproof vest and helmet of Yamamoto's special forces, it would be useless because Wang Gensheng's limbs and face had no protection!

This is just like Wei Dayong who died the most tragically in Bright Sword. What's the use of being able to fight? What's the use of being a martial arts master? Wasn't he still shot down and beheaded by Shanmao!
This lesson made Wang Gensheng realize that he really shouldn't be too reckless in the future. After all, he is now a battalion commander with more than 300 men under his command, so sometimes there is no need to fight alone when a group fight is possible.

(End of this chapter)