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Posted: 7/29/2014 2:57:49 PM EDT
Saw 2 of these at an off-the-beaten path gun shop today. Owner said he thought they were 120 round but wasn't sure. Sounds about right from what I remember.
Standard Chinese wind up type. I remember these back when they were $25 but have no idea if they are any good or not. Any of you old timers have any input on these? Not cheap but I haven't seen these in 20 years. 
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Posted: 7/30/2014 2:00:02 AM EDT
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Yeah, I remember. Sadly I was to poor to ever own those or the SKS drum before the ban.
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Posted: 7/30/2014 2:50:21 AM EDT
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I bought several back in the day but they were $59 each buying 4 or more or $79 for a single. Those were FFL wholesale prices.
There were many types of 7.62x39 drums that were fairly cheap but the 120rnd 223 AR mag was never "cheap" in price. |
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Posted: 7/30/2014 6:58:26 AM EDT
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Still not cheap at $350, I can get it a bit cheaper though if I am serious. I am looking into it more on the collectors line - but only if they have some good reviews.
I don't want a $300 junk accessory. 
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Posted: 8/1/2014 6:00:07 AM EDT
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Wow those are getting crazy in price. What is the benefit compared to a Beta Mag (other than the material)?
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Posted: 8/1/2014 9:19:09 AM EDT
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Wow those are getting crazy in price. What is the benefit compared to a Beta Mag (other than the material)? The Chinese drums actually work reliably. The downside is that they're heavy as a small car fully loaded. |
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Posted: 8/2/2014 4:17:47 PM EDT
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The Chinese drums actually work reliably. The downside is that they're heavy as a small car fully loaded. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Wow those are getting crazy in price. What is the benefit compared to a Beta Mag (other than the material)? The Chinese drums actually work reliably. The downside is that they're heavy as a small car fully loaded. This is correct - did several full drum dumps through a Sendra M16 - ran flawlessly. also was easy to load when you do it right. |
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Posted: 8/5/2014 8:28:29 AM EDT
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Cool. I might have to pick one up just for the novelty.
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Posted: 8/5/2014 8:32:29 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/5/2014 11:20:43 AM EDT
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I guess I need to dig in my storage. I have a couple of cases of them NIB some where.
I will put them in EE if I decide to sell some of them. Ron |
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Posted: 8/8/2014 11:55:55 PM EDT
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Wow those are getting crazy in price. What is the benefit compared to a Beta Mag (other than the material)? They run like champs and you can leave them loaded with the spring unwound for ever or as long as you like. |
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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:51:24 PM EDT
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The benefit is they are cool and they work
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