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This is going to sound weird and hard to believe, but it's the truth. The smoothest shooting "bipod" machine gun I own by far is the 1914 Lewis gun. Shoots like a dream. The smoothest shooting handheld machine gun I own is the MP40 hands down.
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I sold off my HK MP5 after getting a Swedish k. Many of the older guns are very nice shooting.
I collect based on how controllable most of my MGs are and the machining/tech behind them.
I've wanted a Bren MkI but never got to get one but I did get me a ZB26 since fins are cool and the gun is a sweet shooter.
Good to see your C&R guns are multipling, you see people at every shoot with the "modern stuff" but classics are much rarer and neat.
I've found that collecting/hunting for all the accessories for the older guns can be cheaper but as rewarding as getting the gun. It took me a long time to get my dog sled for my Swedish BAR and I'm still look for some misc. small stuff. Your German guns have a lot of accessories to find and the Japanese guns are exceptionally difficult to find the accessories.
If you are after a Japanese Type 99 I usggest you go for the Type 96 since its smoother shooting and you are already reloading for the Type 11.