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Old 11-08-2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dannym
As I understand it gun tubes wear out anyway. They have a life expectancy of only a few hundred rounds. Can't remember the exact amount.
That's one of the many reasons the Iraqi tanks were so ineffectual. There old Soviet T-72 barrels were worn out.

Danny
That and the Imans make Pee poor trainers....
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