Its here! 240SLR Belt fed fun

[Neil McCauley]

So about 3 months I did the deed on an Ohio Ordinance 240B but Turners said the back order for these things mean it will be awhile. I just recently got a call that told me about 60 days and they should be in stock. They do come with alot of links, not sure if it comes with a nut sack. Anyone have any advice on glass / accessories?

[Dirtlaw]

Best advice ... ENJOY!

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Dirtlaw

Best advice ... ENJOY!

Thanks! I did get a chance to hold one once, it was really yuuuge & heavy. So I'm excited to finally own SAW's big brother hopefully soon.

[Lonestargrizzly]

Lucky ducky post pics when you get it.
Is it full auto as God intended???

[Lonestargrizzly]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

Thanks! I did a chance to hold one once, it was really yuuuge. So I'm excited to finally own SAW's big brother.

They weigh a ton lol.
You should get the acog or the elcan for it and live it up!
I assume you have nods?
Can you buy tracers where you live???

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Lonestargrizzly

Lucky ducky post pics when you get it.
Is it full auto as God intended???

its semi Im stuck in CA. I have an Aptal C not full power but no nods yet. soooon

[19K]

We had Elcan C79s on ours in Iraq.

[axhoaxho]

Congrats! Stock up more ammo while waiting.

[sigstroker]

Get or make something to catch the links. It's a big pain to pick them up.

[sigstroker]

Originally Posted by Lonestargrizzly

They weigh a ton lol.
You should get the acog or the elcan for it and live it up!
I assume you have nods?
Can you buy tracers where you live???

Not many places you can have fun shooting those. A hundred yards is barely enough distance for them to light. You want to watch them arc out over 500+ yards. Someplace like.... Big Sandy. Hey, wait a second - isn't that in late October??

Why, yes it is.

[G-forceJunkie]

Remember, 10 links or less in Commifornia

[Beelzy]

Originally Posted by G-forceJunkie

Remember, 10 links or less in Commifornia

Lolol

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by G-forceJunkie

Remember, 10 links or less in Commifornia

I just lay on my back and link nipple to nipple and that is exactly 10 rounds in .308, I call it the Buffallo Bill technique

[sigstroker]

Surely you have some M-60 belts from way back when. 100 or 200 rounds? After you shoot them, aren't you allowed to rebuild them to the original size?

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by sigstroker

Surely you have some M-60 belts from way back when. 100 or 200 rounds? After you shoot them, aren't you allowed to rebuild them to the original size?

Been collecting links since the 90's got plenty. Some are actually a bit rusty needs a good cleaning come to think of it.

[sigstroker]

Wrong answer. Don't you remember getting some complete belts?

[WOODY2]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

I just lay on my back and link nipple to nipple and that is exactly 10 rounds in .308, I call it the Buffallo Bill technique

Sounds slightly kinky?

[tigerpan]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/946585128
belt loader is must

[1919_4_ME]

Originally Posted by sigstroker

Get or make something to catch the links. It's a big pain to pick them up.

With a slight modification to rear nub in the feed tray you can run MG42/MG3 non-disintegrating links in your M240. Perfect for the guys who already own pre-ban links.

[sigstroker]

Are those HK21 belts, or something like that?

edit: Doh, you said they were MG42 belts. I thought those were a little different, for some reason.

[1919_4_ME]

Originally Posted by sigstroker

Are those HK21 belts, or something like that?

edit: Doh, you said they were MG42 belts. I thought those were a little different, for some reason.

You can run the MG3 belts through a HK21.

[1919_4_ME]

FYI, DM-1 non-disintegrating belts MG42 - MG3 - M53 - MG34 - HK21 = Same

US M13 links, M240 - M60 - HK21


Updated newer version of the US/NATO M-13 link = German DM-6 Link


In the 1990's the German Army developed an improved 7.62x51 Disintegrating Link. This new German link, designated DM-6, was designed to resolve the problems associated with US/NATO M-13 Links. Unlike the M13 that contacts a large section of the cartridge, and has a rough edge that the casing must slide against; the improved German link has rounded stampings allowing only small, smooth portions of the cartridge to contact each link. This makes the link far more reliable while maintaining the same amount of pressure; securely holding the cartridge in place

http://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/DM...S-140p2574.htm

[Beelzy]

Originally Posted by sigstroker

Wrong answer. Don't you remember getting some complete belts?

Yep, at a show way back when....I seen it!

[sigstroker]

Side story - I got robbed, and part of what they took were 11 original M60 belts. When I reported it to the insurance company, they wanted to know the value. I said "priceless" because I can't legally replace them. They wanted a number, so I gave them the going price. Not that you can easily find original Lake City ammo like I did at a gun show decades ago. They proceeded to depreciate it, to which I tried to educate them as to ammo has two states, fired or unfired. One state, it's basically worthless, the other state it has the same value as brand new ammo.

After arguing with them for a bit, they said, okay, go ahead and replace it, and we'll reimburse you. Smack my forehead, I can't replace it!

[19K]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

Been collecting links since the 90's got plenty. Some are actually a bit rusty needs a good cleaning come to think of it.

Aren’t replacement parts allowed to rebuilt old/damage/worn out magazines?

Just buy new links to replace the old worn out links in your linked magazine.

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by 19K

Aren’t replacement parts allowed to rebuilt old/damage/worn out magazines?

Just buy new links to replace the old worn out links in your linked magazine.

I don't think it'll ever be an issue really.

[Capybara]

Congratulations although in its neutered semi-auto form, it's probably a lot more economically feasible to shoot. Shooting FA belt feds can turn a lot of money into noise very quickly. In 2022, I personally wouldn't worry about using your Freedom Week 250 round linked belts at all ;-) Bless you Saint Benitez!

[jarhead714]

Crew served, belt fed…, high profile.

[1919_4_ME]

If you need a stand up M240/M249 AA Tripod just let me know. I make them.

[onelonehorseman]

Originally Posted by 1919_4_ME

If you need a stand up M240/M249 AA Tripod just let me know. I make them.

Nice work if you built that!

[Capybara]

Those pictures are a thing of beauty.

[Galil Shooter]

Glass = Elcan M145/C79

[sigstroker]

Originally Posted by Capybara

Those pictures are a thing of beauty.

Except for the fin grip. That's absurd.

[deckhandmike]

Originally Posted by 1919_4_ME

If you need a stand up M240/M249 AA Tripod just let me know. I make them.

I need one like that for my RPK and mount it in the back of my Tundra.

[Munny$hot]

Now that's FRIGGIN COOL.

[DevilDawgJJ]

2018 December I could have bought one from Turners. $10K plus fees/tax.

I bought a MT07 instead. 12,000 miles on it. So I'm having fun...but...

[1919_4_ME]

[M1NM]

Buying at Turner's - pack a lunch and take 2 pens - one will run out of ink.

[Batman]

Beautiful work, 1919_4_ME!! How much do these run, and do you offer it for an MG42 AA tripod as a base? (I like the way the MG42 tripod folds for a smaller footprint).

[Sir Toast]

'Merica. Cept for the fin grip. How stupid.