[AxisWarlord]

FYI, I have now had time to check the modification of the start date for both units in OOB 21 to 8/40. This definitely does Not affect formation stability for either unit so should be ok.


(A) Also, I have to Correct a minor Error I made back in 2011 as to my thinking regarding the ammo loadout of the PzB M.SS.41 (40 AP / 10 Sabot) - wpn 137 - unit 603.
For the following reasons the PzB M.SS.41 needs to be adjusted to 25 AP / 25 Sabot:
A) Unlike earlier PzB rifles it came out in 1941 when there was a more plentiful supply and is also available longest until end 1943;
B) It is an SS designed/issued wpn that naturally would have more priority for allotment of Sabot ammo;
C) Unlike larger calibre squeeze-bore weapons whose Sabot ammo was also produced using Tungsten, the 7.9mm calibre never experienced a Sabot shortage as ample was produced;
D) As an SS wpn its mode of employment would naturally have been shorter range engagements by well trained/motivated troops;
E) As with the 7.9mm EW 141 that was issued in 1942 (units 572, 573 & 858 - with 30 AP / 90 Sabot), the slightly more accurate PzB M.SS.41 (vs PzB 39) was designed for more shorter-range engagements using Sabot.
I believe my reasoning is sound on this issue.
Thoughts?

(B) With the revision of all other small caliber ATR (WH = 1) per the Mobhack formula, the 7.9mm EW 141 Accuracy should also be revised as per barrel length = 1085mm (per Panzer Tracts No.1-2, page 1-148).
Therefore, as with PzB 39, 1085 / 7.92 =136.99 /4 = 34.248 round down to 34.
Thus 7.9mm EW 141 Accuracy = 34.

Regards,
Mark