The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse
Chapter 495 - 488: Chicken Ribs

Chapter 495: Chapter 488: Chicken Ribs

Jack pushed a cart, and when Gao Yuan realized what was on it, he understood the necessity of using carts in the workshop.

An M134 Gatling gun, plus the power supply system and a full box of ammo belts, were placed on the cart, followed by three handguns.

The Arilan Moson Studio was already at the very edge of the town, and when Jack pushed the cart through another door, outside there was a simple firing range. The range was filled with all kinds of iron targets, but unlike ordinary ranges which have a dirt wall, this one had a forest at the far end.

Under a shed, there were several tables equipped with noise-reducing earplugs and headsets, and many spent cartridges piled on the ground.

After placing the cart in front of the tables set up for shooting preparation, Jack held the M134 machine gun with both hands and placed it on the table, followed by the battery, ammunition, handguns, and other miscellaneous items.

"How’s your shooting?"

Gao Yuan hadn’t used a gun in a long time. His marksmanship was actually quite good, on par with that of a normal person, which is to say, on the same level as the vast majority of soldiers.

But having seen Gao Yang’s performance, Gao Yuan said very simply, "Not great, I can’t compare with you."

Gao Yang smiled and waved his hand, "Don’t compare yourself to me, I’m not the standard."

"Well, it’s decent, but I use machine guns more often. However, I haven’t fired a gun in a long time."

Gao Yang nodded, then he picked up a revolver from the table, flicked the cylinder with a click, pushed the cylinder up vigorously, and holding the gun with both hands, he aimed at an iron target in front and said, "Smith & Wesson M500, the most powerful handgun. Give it a try."

Gao Yang spun the handgun around his finger, extended the grip towards Gao Yuan, and said, "Take a few shots. I’ve always been curious what it feels like for a strong person to use this gun. Come on, shoot."

Jack interjected, "We can have him test the guns, but now, shouldn’t we test the cannons first?"

"No, no, no, the work of switching from cannons to guns won’t be possible in a short time, but finding the right weapon for him can significantly increase his combat effectiveness. So, it’s better to have him test guns first."

After saying that, Gao Yang looked at him curiously, "Come on, what are you hesitating for?"

Holding the handgun, Gao Yuan murmured, "I’m afraid of embarrassing myself; I’m not very good with pistols."

Gao Yang didn’t waste any more words. He placed a box of bullets in front of Gao Yuan and then said sternly, "Open the cylinder, load the rounds, close it, aim, and fire!"

With a flick of his finger and a loud bang, Gao Yuan’s right hand jumped uncontrollably upward, and after a ding, a small hole appeared on the iron target he was aiming at.

The pistol round had penetrated the iron target, which was unusual for a handgun.

"Keep firing."

After firing four consecutive shots and emptying the handgun, Gao Yuan said with envy, "You really can handle this gun."

Having a powerful handgun isn’t always an advantage because the recoil is too strong, and the muzzle jump is severe. The time needed to re-aim the gun after firing reduces the firing rate significantly.

But Gao Yuan could control the handgun known as the most powerful, as muzzle jump was not a problem for him; he could keep the gun steady.

However, the awkward part was that of the four shots Gao Yuan fired, only the first hit the target.

Gao Yang turned to look at the target, then mused, "Hitting the target like that at twenty meters, the marksmanship isn’t up to snuff..."

Gao Yuan sheepishly set the gun down on the table, then said softly, "At such a close distance, a knife would be more convenient for me. Uh, my knife broke, I think it would be better to make a new one."

"You definitely need to make a knife and a mace, but you should also have a gun. Well, if you run up to the target with a gun, you should be able to hit it, right?"

If you put the gun to an enemy’s forehead and fired, you would surely hit the target, and Gao Yuan indeed could do so. But if he could get close enough to press the handgun against an enemy’s forehead, why not just slash with a knife?

"But a knife would still be better..."

Gao Yang looked very regretful. He sighed and said, "That’s true. For you, using a handgun isn’t as convenient as a knife. It’s a pity. Then let’s do the machine gun. Come, put this whole setup on."

The M134 machine gun’s battery and ammo box could be integrated together like a backpack, which could be worn on the back. Then the power cable would connect to the machine gun, and a long section of the ammo belt would be drawn from the box, while the machine gun itself had a handle in the middle and in the rear, a grip combined with a trigger.

The M134 machine gun could technically be used by one person because the gun "only" weighed 16 kilograms. Add the battery that drove the gun barrel rotation and a thousand rounds, and it all summed up to about fifty kilograms.

Theory is just theory; reality is reality. The reality was that this gun could only be vehicle-mounted or placed on any kind of platform for usage. As for an individual wielding this machine gun and firing it unassisted, even if they could carry it, they would still be unable to control the recoil.

But for Gao Yuan, using a light machine gun and the M134 was no different.

"Fire the gun, sweep a round and let’s see."

The Gatling gun fired, and the sound didn’t even resemble gunfire anymore, it was just a huge, continuous noise.

A red line of fire spewed from the muzzle, sending dust flying from the ground.

"Cease fire, cease fire!"

Gao Yuan stopped shooting and then reminisced about the feeling of firing the gun, "Hmm, this gun is really satisfying."

Jack held his head in his hands and shouted, "Is this guy a monster?"

Gao Yang’s face was filled with regret as he said, "It looks exhilarating to watch, but if you think about it, it’s not very useful. The rate of fire is too fast. Even if he could carry ten thousand rounds, it wouldn’t last long, and there are too few combat scenarios suitable for this kind of machine gun."

Jack immediately said, "Use 5.56mm caliber, it’s lighter, and you can carry more ammo."

Gao Yang shook his head. After pondering for a moment, he said, "I think what suits him best is high power, not rate of fire. Taking aim with a sniper cannon at an Armored Beast’s head and firing a shot is clearly more effective than spraying ten thousand rounds with a machine gun."

Gao Yuan said quietly, "This machine gun is still useful. If a large number of zombies come charging at once, then this is still the best option."

"Hmm, use the Gatling to take down zombies, and the sniper cannon for Armored Beasts..."

Pensive, Gao Yang looked at Gao Yuan and said, "So what weapon do we use for taking down humans? Your enemies aren’t like zombies; faced with intense gunfire, they won’t charge forward foolishly. So, the Gatling isn’t much use unless specifically dealing with zombies. Uh, what would be a good choice?"

Gao Yang was even more concerned about guns than Gao Yuan himself, which was natural since it was his professional deformation.