reloading a M1 Abrams Tank

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  • U.S.SFC_RET

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    Dec 8, 2005
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    I remember when we were close to the firing line we had one guy who could never get used to the sound of a tank firing fairly close by. This guy was always startled even in his sleep.
    This was a door stop inside "Pierce Hall" APG, MD when I was assigned there. Its not an M1 round but I believe an M60 Proofing round. Of course there is no propellant in the case.

    I cannot get this picture situated so I am posting it anyway in hopes that someone can reposition this picture, thanks.
     

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    Mark K

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    Sep 29, 2013
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    Colorado Springs, CO
    Well, here are mine in the garage. The two 105mm cases, I believe, were from a tank gunnery in Grafenwöhr, after the battalion had switched from the M60A2 to the M60A1AOS (Add-On Stabilization) in about 1979. Imagine my surprise when I opened my foot locker after getting home and found these there... :shocked4: They've made it through probably 8 or 10 PCSs and moves since then, always getting their own inventory stickers.

    In front is the tail cap from a Shillalagh missile, fired from the M60A2. All that was left of the missile after firing. (The conventional 152mm HEAT rounds had fully-combustible cases.)

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