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IOTL the British tested the Pedersen rifle in 1932 and Vickers even manufactured it and improved upon it for the trials. I can't find a reason why they didn't adopt it or any other sort of semi-auto rifle they tested, though being in the worst part of the Great Depression was probably a factor. Let's say that for whatever reason the British opt to adopt the rifle and cartridge and later a lighter Bren variant in .276 Pedersen and a 30 round magazine. 8mm Mauser is still used for HMGs/vehicle MGs. The .303 is phased out except for older rifles for reserve units and even the RAF uses it for their modified Vickers MGs.
How does this change the way the British army fights in WW2, as they'd effectively had a round only slightly more powerful than their post-war .280 cartridge? It would also give them a pretty solid advantage over their opponents in a firefight even without a belt fed MG or SMG (though the latter would help at closer ranges).
How does this change the way the British army fights in WW2, as they'd effectively had a round only slightly more powerful than their post-war .280 cartridge? It would also give them a pretty solid advantage over their opponents in a firefight even without a belt fed MG or SMG (though the latter would help at closer ranges).