An in-depth study of the Vickers MG in use around the world throughout the 20th Century.
| Metric (mm) | Imperial (in) | |
| Calibre | 7.62 x 51 | .3 x 2.01 |
| Name: | NATO | |
| Case Type: | Rimless, bottlenecked | |
| Bullet Diameter: | 7.79 | |
| Case Length: | 51.2 | |
| Rim Diameter: | 11.93 | |
| Neck Diameter: | 8.44 | |
| Shoulder Diameter: | ||
| Base Diameter: | 11.93 | |
| Total Length: | 71 | |
| Weight: | 24 grammes | |
| Primer: | Boxer or Berdan | |
| Year Introduced: | 1954 | |
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| Republic of South Africa |
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