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> Carl Gustaf

The CG is LOUD. Wicked backblast on that, too.

Generally, you're limited to firing 6 rounds or less per day during training due to blast & shockwave effects. The guys we trained with didn't have that much ammo on hand, anyway, but interesting to know.

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It's loud when you are the loader/spotter or are standing close by. It's not loud at all if you are the one firing it (with your head practically on the tube). That is my experience anyway.

I believe you but I wonder how that works

The explosive power is divided between forwards and backwards, there are no other holes in the tube and the weapon is basically recoilless.

https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ImageVault/publishedmedia/fumm...

Not loud at all but it gives you a distinctive feeling like you've been slapped in the base of the skull by God. The Carl G was the first thing that came to my mind when I read the article.

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