Deck Gun - Page 3

Rockin Robbins · 08-08-07, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain_Stabbing

Conversely, if you have them aft, the conning tower will take most of the force of any head sea, and allow them to fire with more accuracy.
As a naval gunner, I vote aft, just on behald of saving my own rear-end

See? I TOLD you there was a reason real captains liked the aft gun. I just couldn't figure out what it was. Of course once a real life naval gunner says his piece the situation becomes much clearer! Just another thing that isn't modeled in the simulation.

FAdmiral · 08-08-07, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by magick

Nah, Billy the Kid only used 1 gun

And thats probably why he never grew up to be know as "Billy the Man"

JIM

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.

Sailor Steve · 08-08-07, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FAdmiral

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Originally Posted by magick

Nah, Billy the Kid only used 1 gun

And thats probably why he never grew up to be know as "Billy the Man"

JIM

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I was going to comment on other real gunfighters who also only carried one gun, but I like yours better.

Fleet Snipe · 08-09-07, 08:38 PM

I read once that one of the WWII skippers, when asked the question "front or rear" replied..."Front. I'm planning on attacking not running away".

I think it might have been Dick O'Kane, but I'm not sure.

magick · 08-10-07, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FAdmiral

Quote:

Originally Posted by magick

Nah, Billy the Kid only used 1 gun

And thats probably why he never grew up to be know as "Billy the Man"

JIM

Don't have a answer on that one

Excellent

NEON DEON · 08-14-07, 03:02 PM

I want guns everywhere. The more the better.

If they let me, I would have 5s fore and aft with twin 40s fore and aft on the conn.

Oh wait I forgot. Rocket launchers. Yeah I want rocket launchers too.

alunatic · 08-15-07, 02:23 PM

Maybe a noob question but can you actually have 2 deck guns? And if you can what subs can have 2?

seafarer · 08-16-07, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NEON DEON

I want guns everywhere. The more the better.

If they let me, I would have 5s fore and aft with twin 40s fore and aft on the conn.

Oh wait I forgot. Rocket launchers. Yeah I want rocket launchers too.

Why not twin 8", like the Surcouf? I mean if your going to festoon your boat with guns and create all that drag, at least mount something impressive.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...L-p1000460.jpg

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNFR...m1924_pics.htm

Seadogs · 08-17-07, 10:35 PM

Stern just because I must show off my navigational kung-fu to chase an armed merchant and keep his gun masked while keeping my stern unmasked.

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!

Crosseye76 · 08-27-07, 02:35 AM

Both, you can't ever have too many guns !

Charlielima · 01-07-08, 10:28 PM

4 tubes forward. 1 deck gun forward. It must be an S boat thing. I feel if I have to wreck stuff on my way out or to save my stern, I made a bunch of wrong choices not conducive to boat or crew survival. V/R, CL

Fishie · 01-25-08, 12:26 PM

Stern.

In my experience, when using the deck gun it's either to finish off a merchant that's not worth a fish (no real maneuvering needed), or as a total last resort gunfighter in which case I'm running away, shreiking like a little girl, sending some 4" love to try and keep them occupied.

Plus, I can keep an eye on the chasers, and make maneuvers to maximize seperation in the least amount of time.

DavyJonesFootlocker · 01-25-08, 03:57 PM

Always the one to have my whole cake I'd go for both. Besides the deckkies I have are less effective than stock. So, two may make up for it.

View Poll Results: Where do you like your Deck Gun
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08-08-07, 01:30 PM	#33
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

08-14-07, 03:02 PM	#37
NEON DEON Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 5	I want guns everywhere. The more the better. If they let me, I would have 5s fore and aft with twin 40s fore and aft on the conn. Oh wait I forgot. Rocket launchers. Yeah I want rocket launchers too. __________________ Diesel Boats Forever!

08-27-07, 02:35 AM	#42
Crosseye76 Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 258 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Both, you can't ever have too many guns ! __________________ There are only two kinds of ships. Submarines and Targets.

01-07-08, 10:28 PM	#43
Charlielima Gunner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Schnell Boote Land Posts: 97 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	4 tubes forward. 1 deck gun forward. It must be an S boat thing. I feel if I have to wreck stuff on my way out or to save my stern, I made a bunch of wrong choices not conducive to boat or crew survival. V/R, CL __________________

08-09-07, 08:38 PM	#35
Fleet Snipe Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wheaton, Illinois Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I read once that one of the WWII skippers, when asked the question "front or rear" replied..."Front. I'm planning on attacking not running away". I think it might have been Dick O'Kane, but I'm not sure.

08-15-07, 02:23 PM	#38
alunatic Bosun Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana (I'm English though) Posts: 65 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Maybe a noob question but can you actually have 2 deck guns? And if you can what subs can have 2?

08-17-07, 10:35 PM	#40
Seadogs Ensign Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 228 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Stern just because I must show off my navigational kung-fu to chase an armed merchant and keep his gun masked while keeping my stern unmasked.

08-18-07, 03:42 PM	#41
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!

01-25-08, 12:26 PM	#44
Fishie Loader Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 82 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Stern. In my experience, when using the deck gun it's either to finish off a merchant that's not worth a fish (no real maneuvering needed), or as a total last resort gunfighter in which case I'm running away, shreiking like a little girl, sending some 4" love to try and keep them occupied. Plus, I can keep an eye on the chasers, and make maneuvers to maximize seperation in the least amount of time. __________________ One fish, two fish, three fish, BOOM! Fishie, Commander SS-215 Fear the Growler!

01-25-08, 03:57 PM	#45
DavyJonesFootlocker The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stink Drunk in Trinidad Posts: 1,572 Downloads: 138 Uploads: 0	Always the one to have my whole cake I'd go for both. Besides the deckkies I have are less effective than stock. So, two may make up for it. __________________ "Silence means death. Stand on your feet. Inner fear your worst enemy."- Sepultura. My Silent Hunter 5 mantra is this......"Torpedo missed, sir!" A P-400 is a P-40 with a Zero after it. A proud member of the Wikipedia Haters Club