Deck Gun - Page 3

chopped50ford · 08-08-07, 01:04 AM

if I could put in on the stern, I would prefer that location. The Gato class for some reason wont allow me to switch it from the bow w/ the proper manned locations.

Either way, I like both

tycho102 · 08-08-07, 01:30 PM

Up front.

I prefer to present minimal profile when the shooting starts and the shooting starts while I'm still closing. Stern placement takes quite a bit of manuvering in comparison -- not to mention you have a small window of opportunity if you attempt minimal profile, and a very large cross-section if you turn parallel to fire.

Roger Dodger · 08-18-07, 03:42 PM

I prefer the Bow Gun because I can't see past the conning tower to the rear. I prefer to look at what I'm shooting at. Annie Oakley I'm not!

Training the Gun Crew on Sampans helps muchly when you go against a real target. Practice, practice and then practice some more. On my 6th Patrol on S-23, my gun crew consists of a Chief and PO1 Gunners Mates, and my bar is all GREEN. During Patrol 5, they sunk two merchants with no assist from torpedoes.

Both earned Bronze Stars!

View Poll Results: Where do you like your Deck Gun
Bow	151	57.85%
Stern	57	21.84%
Both, I am a show off	53	20.31%
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08-08-07, 01:04 AM	#1
chopped50ford Weps Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 367 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	if I could put in on the stern, I would prefer that location. The Gato class for some reason wont allow me to switch it from the bow w/ the proper manned locations. Either way, I like both __________________ TM2(SS) USS Asheville - Plankowner, Shellback, "Order of the Ditch" http://ths-i.com/

08-08-07, 01:30 PM	#2
tycho102 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,100 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Up front. I prefer to present minimal profile when the shooting starts and the shooting starts while I'm still closing. Stern placement takes quite a bit of manuvering in comparison -- not to mention you have a small window of opportunity if you attempt minimal profile, and a very large cross-section if you turn parallel to fire. __________________ My little Silent Hunter 4 repository

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08-18-07, 03:42 PM	#3
Roger Dodger Sonar Guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 384 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	I prefer the Bow Gun because I can't see past the conning tower to the rear. I prefer to look at what I'm shooting at. Annie Oakley I'm not! Training the Gun Crew on Sampans helps muchly when you go against a real target. Practice, practice and then practice some more. On my 6th Patrol on S-23, my gun crew consists of a Chief and PO1 Gunners Mates, and my bar is all GREEN. During Patrol 5, they sunk two merchants with no assist from torpedoes. Both earned Bronze Stars!