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Originally Posted by mrerick
Longer sight radius and slightly higher muzzle velocity...
The short barrel rifle was more appropriate for ground troops guarding artillery installations.
Less than a carbine... more than a pistol.
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Hi,
Actually, I've measured the sight radius of both a P-08 and a LP-08 and found them very close.
My 1916 DWM LP-08 is accurate, but I really have to work on the handloading combinations to get it there. My byf 41 P-08 is incredibly accurate (out to 100 yards) and it's easy to load for.
My reading, including the original DWM booklet for the LP-08, shows it being used as a substitute rife for Machine Gun crews. This would make common sense, as they have plenty of weight and bulk to carry already.
Sieger