Was the L4A1 (Bren Gun) mag ever used on the SLR?
I’ve heard (anecdotally) that it was used in the Radfan, rubber sorbo being used to prevent the mag banging on rocks. Another acquaintance reports that it was tried but that in practice they didn’t work as well as the 20 rnd because the L4A1 magazine is designed to feed downwards rather than upwards and therefore, the spring couldn’t cope.
Shooting prone would place the mag on the ground. This could be an advantage in steadying the aim, but I’ve also heard that it’s bad practice as it alters the POA and leads to wear on the rifle/mag attachments.
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