Belted 7.62 NATO

[Swagman]

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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[Stevo]

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.

[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.

Stevo,
Great suggestion; worked like a charm with very little pressure required to
de- link the rounds.
Know any use for the links?
Swagman

[Stevo]

Glad to hear that worked for you, Swagman. If you've got dummy rounds you can make up a display with the links.

[Doug]

or you can SELL the links to younger folks who yearn for anything halfways "authentic" in military firearms and ammo...........

Doug

[stencollector]

Don't forget that technically, more than 5 rounds linked together onto the modern style links is a prohibited device.

[Swagman]

Don't forget that technically, more than 5 rounds linked together onto the modern style links is a prohibited device.

This ammo came as four linked rounds. Thanks for letting me know why!
Swagman

[stencollector]

This ammo came as four linked rounds. Thanks for letting me know why!
Swagman

oops, my remark about the 5 round legality applies to Canada. I did not notice your location at that time. I can't really say what the laws are in California....but by what I read they are every bit as bad and contorted as ours. But reading the whole thread it looks like we have figured out why you are missing each 5th round.

We had a couple guys using tracer during our recent milsurp shoot when trying to hit the furthest target. The guys thought it was pretty cool. I have just picked up 800+ rounds of 8mm tracer. I'll have to organise a night shoot this spring.

[Swagman]

I can remember night live fire exercises when I was in Service. I remember being astounded by the number of ricochets that are visualized by the tracer.
Swagman

[stencollector]

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.