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Chapter 381 - Chapter 165: [Simple Methods for Producing Explosives] (Part 3)

It has several notable advantages.

Firstly, the reloading speed of breech-loading guns is several times faster than that of muzzle-loading guns, significantly increasing the rate of fire and rapidly showering bullets on the enemy.

Secondly, the breechblock of the Hall Breech-loading Gun can be detached at any time, allowing it to be used as a handgun in emergencies.

Due to its simple rifling, the range and precision of the Hall Breech-loading Gun are greatly improved. Chen Zhou knows its effective range is 500~700 yards.

In the 17th century, this range was more terrifying than that of cannons.

It means that without protection, within 400 meters, every bullet shot out is the roar of death, capable of wantonly reaping enemy lives.

Moreover, the seamless barrel Chen Zhou used performs even better than the Hall Breech-loading Gun, except for its caliber being too small.

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