Howdy,
I recently acquired some MilSurp 7.62 NATO with metal belt links attached. I'm new at this; any tricks in removing the metal links safely?
Swagman
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Howdy,
I recently acquired some MilSurp 7.62 NATO with metal belt links attached. I'm new at this; any tricks in removing the metal links safely?
Swagman
I've de-linked belted ammo by pressing the belt end cartridge against a block of wood. Pointy end against the block, of course. ;) Then working my way along the belt.
Glad to hear that worked for you, Swagman. If you've got dummy rounds you can make up a display with the links.
or you can SELL the links to younger folks who yearn for anything halfways "authentic" in military firearms and ammo...........
Doug
Don't forget that technically, more than 5 rounds linked together onto the modern style links is a prohibited device.
That can also happen with 4bit ammo....4 ball 1 tracer. When it's really dry out the guys remove the tracer rounds (every fifth round) out of a belt because of the fire risk. Without knowing the full story of the origions of your ammo, it is hard to determine which reason is more likely.