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    Belted 7.62 NATO

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    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?
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stevo View Post
    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?
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    Glad to hear that worked for you, Swagman. If you've got dummy rounds you can make up a display with the links.

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by stencollector View Post
    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!
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stencollector View Post
    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.
    My guess it that the previous owner may have removed and kept the tracer, if the belt originally contained it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stencollector View Post
    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.
    Dear Stencollector
    The box was labeled "Mixed Belt". Lot 44 MAL 1- 83 4B1T L2A Made in Malasia
    That seems to confirm your suspicion about the tracer.
    Thanks for your input.
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