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Posted: 10/29/2020 8:39:38 AM EDT
I'm looking for a good 75rd drum mag. Who is the go-to maker of these? I saw some that state Romanian but then say manufactured br entry? Are these any good? Where to get an actual Romanian, if they are desirable? I want one with the win-up feature so that it can be loaded and forgotten about. Plus, it looks really cool with the back plate open and the rounds showing.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 9:47:26 AM EDT
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If you want the open back wind up style then get Romanian or Chinese. The cheaper Korean made ones have durability and reliability issues.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 9:48:31 AM EDT
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They will be marked made in Romania and imported by Century. Mine work flawlessly, way better than the Korean made ones with the plastic rear cover.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:14:21 AM EDT
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Romi or Century made?
How about this one? I know it says Century manufactured, but sometimes that gets messed up in the description. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:18:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Romi or Century made? How about this one? I know it says Century manufactured, but sometimes that gets messed up in the description. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:25:18 AM EDT
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they are neat looking but living in NJ i think i just committed a felony by wishing/looking at it
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:29:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Primary Arms has them in stock right now for $109. $20 cheaper than the ones you posted. That's exactly where I am right now. Earlier I was watching a how to load youtube and noticed the dude talking about a leaf-spring tensioner near the feed-lips. I can't remember if it was for the Romi or not. Does yours have it?And thanks so much for the info you're giving me. I think I'm gonna order one from Primary. 
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:36:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: they are neat looking but living in NJ i think i just committed a felony by wishing/looking at it Lol, I feel for you bro. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:43:33 AM EDT
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OK, I just ordered one from PA. Hopefully I don't regret it.
ETA: dang! I got the last one.
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, I just ordered one from PA. Hopefully I don't regret it. ETA: dang! I got the last one.  Yep sold out now. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:53:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep sold out now. Whew!
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:54:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's exactly where I am right now. Earlier I was watching a how to load youtube and noticed the dude talking about a leaf-spring tensioner near the feed-lips. I can't remember if it was for the Romi or not. Does yours have it?And thanks so much for the info you're giving me. I think I'm gonna order one from Primary. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:57:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is a trick to loading them properly, explained in the Youtube vids. I think all the chiese style drums have the spring tensioner near the feed lips. So is the trick with the ones without it to just have a little tension on the spring so the rounds near the feed-lips don't fall out? |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 11:13:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So is the trick with the ones without it to just have a little tension on the spring so the rounds near the feed-lips don't fall out?  How the load a 75round Ak47 drum the RIGHT way |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 11:17:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This guy does a real good job explaining how to load them.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ioQ499lFoEYup. This is the one that I watched last night. That's where I saw the little tension spring near the lips. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 11:22:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, I just ordered one from PA. Hopefully I don't regret it. ETA: dang! I got the last one. This discussion reminded me to look at PA, and it was in stock, then sold out a few minutes later. Seems like they've had them in stock for months, although I haven't paid close attention. Glad you got the last one - I've been mulling it over but wasn't ready to order yet because of lots of competing expenses this month. I signed up for the back in stock notification, but I'm not sure if these are something that still gets imported on a regular basis. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 11:50:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This discussion reminded me to look at PA, and it was in stock, then sold out a few minutes later. Seems like they've had them in stock for months, although I haven't paid close attention. Glad you got the last one - I've been mulling it over but wasn't ready to order yet because of lots of competing expenses this month. I signed up for the back in stock notification, but I'm not sure if these are something that still gets imported on a regular basis. That's what got me wanting to get one too. But if Century makes them, that would mean U.S. made, right? I'm still trying to figure that out. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 12:27:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's what got me wanting to get one too. But if Century makes them, that would mean U.S. made, right? I'm still trying to figure that out. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 1:46:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Century is just the importer, they're made in Romania. Century has a contract with the actual manufacturer so they are the sole supplier now. Ah, that is awesome, makes me even happier about my purchase!! 
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Posted: 10/29/2020 6:13:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ah, that is awesome, makes me even happier about my purchase!! I ordered the same one from primary in Feb because of a possible WA state mag ban. Glad I did even though I don’t plan on using it anytime soon. Have a rag ready when you unbox it. It's coated in oil. |
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Posted: 10/29/2020 10:04:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I ordered the same one from primary in Feb because of a possible WA state mag ban. Glad I did even though I don’t plan on using it anytime soon. Have a rag ready when you unbox it. It's coated in oil. Yup, I saw the unboxing videos. I'm gonna soak it in turpentine when it comes in. |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:01:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This discussion reminded me to look at PA, and it was in stock, then sold out a few minutes later. Seems like they've had them in stock for months, although I haven't paid close attention. Glad you got the last one - I've been mulling it over but wasn't ready to order yet because of lots of competing expenses this month. I signed up for the back in stock notification, but I'm not sure if these are something that still gets imported on a regular basis. Grabagun has them for 20 more bucks and has a "shoot now pay leter " program if you really want one right now. I would try and get one before the election. |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 1:32:13 PM EDT
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Are the Romy drums an exact copy of the Chinese ones? I'm partial to my Molot 75 RPK drum, but I'm curious how/why the Romanians copied the Chinese design instead of the Soviet standard...
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:06:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are the Romy drums an exact copy of the Chinese ones? I'm partial to my Molot 75 RPK drum, but I'm curious how/why the Romanians copied the Chinese design instead of the Soviet standard... Aren't the russian onwes top-loading only? |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:08:12 PM EDT
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I will say this: I ordered my drum yesterday morning and it got to my house this morning. Dang, they shipped it fast! I mean, even though it only shipped from 3 hours way, that's still pretty damn fast.
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:25:02 PM EDT
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Ok, I checked the russian drums and they are top-loading and they sell for around 240 bucks!
 I don't think I like the way that they slant forward when inserted in the weapon. |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 9:29:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, I checked the russian drums and they are top-loading and they sell for around 240 bucks! I don't think I like the way that they slant forward when inserted in the weapon. |
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Posted: 10/30/2020 11:03:13 PM EDT
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I've seen Romanian drums sold in Red Army Standard packaging. Are those the same drums that Century imports? I didn't realize they were the sole importer and thought at the time that maybe someone else was bringing them in.
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Posted: 10/31/2020 10:01:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've seen Romanian drums sold in Red Army Standard packaging. Are those the same drums that Century imports? I didn't realize they were the sole importer and thought at the time that maybe someone else was bringing them in. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 10:59:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Those are the ones from Century. Thanks! It’s been 5 or 6 years since I’ve ordered from Jestice Arms, but I always had good service from them in the past. They have the Romanian drum showing as in stock for $114.95: Romanian AK-47 75rd Flip Drum Magazine - Red Army Standard With $6.95 shipping and no sales tax, that’s a comparable price to PA. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 11:49:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They're also a pain in the ass to load compared to the Chinese design. Yup. My main reason for not getting one. Plus, I kinda have mixed feelings about that forward cant when inserted in the gun. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 11:52:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks! It’s been 5 or 6 years since I’ve ordered from Jestice Arms, but I always had good service from them in the past. They have the Romanian drum showing as in stock for $114.95: Romanian AK-47 75rd Flip Drum Magazine - Red Army Standard With $6.95 shipping and no sales tax, that’s a comparable price to PA. That's a great price. I paid about 126 after taxes and shipping. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 12:12:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks! It's been 5 or 6 years since I've ordered from Jestice Arms, but I always had good service from them in the past. They have the Romanian drum showing as in stock for $114.95: Romanian AK-47 75rd Flip Drum Magazine - Red Army Standard With $6.95 shipping and no sales tax, that's a comparable price to PA. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 12:36:41 PM EDT
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Is there much difference in the Chinese vs the Romanian drums? I have two Chinese drums. One I have used and the other still in the grease and plastic.
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Posted: 10/31/2020 12:42:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is there much difference in the Chinese vs the Romanian drums? I have two Chinese drums. One I have used and the other still in the grease and plastic. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 12:45:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's a great price. I paid about 126 after taxes and shipping. Jestice Arms is a small family business, as I understand it, and they have some good prices. Only problem is that a lot of their product listings seem to be out of stock (sometimes for years, like they leave old discontinued items on the site). When they’ve had items I wanted in stock, they usually have good prices and quick service. |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 5:56:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Jestice Arms is a small family business, as I understand it, and they have some good prices. Only problem is that a lot of their product listings seem to be out of stock (sometimes for years, like they leave old discontinued items on the site). When they’ve had items I wanted in stock, they usually have good prices and quick service. Sounds good. i hope you bought the drum! |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 8:23:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ok, I checked the russian drums and they are top-loading and they sell for around 240 bucks! I don't think I like the way that they slant forward when inserted in the weapon. there is a very good reason why they slant forward, and that is to give it more ground clearance for the RPK, when it's fired in the prone position and when the RPK gunner runs from one position to another the drum is higher up to the gun so when he falls to the ground at the new position the drum doesn't hit the ground when he does that . the 75 round drum was made exclusively for the the RPK, so the squad while it's maneuvering the RPK gunner has more more rounds to sustain a constant volume of fire then what a 30 round mag can. so he is able to keep the enemy heads down for longer without having to let up fire and changing a a magazine every 30 rounds personally, I like the top loading russian drum far more then the chinese type. yeah, it's a PIA to load, but the construction of them is like a T-34 tank, they are practically indestructible, and not as flimsy as the chinese type. with far thicker steel and with "stepped ridges" and a robust steel spring |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 8:30:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is there much difference in the Chinese vs the Romanian drums? they're the same drum.......my hunch is that these "Romanian drums" are in fact made in China, the Romanians just put a sticker on them that says MADE IN ROMANIA. they caught the Bulgarians doing that back 10+ years ago, they just haven't caught the Romanians doing that, or care if they do |
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Posted: 10/31/2020 10:25:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yup. My main reason for not getting one. Plus, I kinda have mixed feelings about that forward cant when inserted in the gun. That is what makes them superior IMHO. The ergonomics and balance are better and they have a smaller footprint. Have owned and used both and sold off the Chinese drum. The top load is a non-issue for me. In a shtf situation the drum is a drop it when empty and go to 30s deal. |
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Posted: 11/1/2020 12:36:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: there is a very good reason why they slant forward, and that is to give it more ground clearance for the RPK, when it's fired in the prone position and when the RPK gunner runs from one position to another the drum is higher up to the gun so when he falls to the ground at the new position the drum doesn't hit the ground when he does that . the 75 round drum was made exclusively for the the RPK, so the squad while it's maneuvering the RPK gunner has more more rounds to sustain a constant volume of fire then what a 30 round mag can. so he is able to keep the enemy heads down for longer without having to let up fire and changing a a magazine every 30 rounds personally, I like the top loading russian drum far more then the chinese type. yeah, it's a PIA to load, but the construction of them is like a T-34 tank, they are practically indestructible, and not as flimsy as the chinese type. with far thicker steel and with "stepped ridges" and a robust steel spring I'msure it is a robust design and after looking at some pics I'm sort of getting used to it. The price though! I wouldn't mind having one just for hisotrical reasons and cool factor. |
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Posted: 11/1/2020 12:40:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is what makes them superior IMHO. The ergonomics and balance are better and they have a smaller footprint. Have owned and used both and sold off the Chinese drum. The top load is a non-issue for me. In a shtf situation the drum is a drop it when empty and go to 30s deal. I ain't gonna drop no 120-220 dollar drum in the heat of battle!
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Posted: 11/1/2020 1:15:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'msure it is a robust design and after looking at some pics I'm sort of getting used to it. The price though! I wouldn't mind having one just for hisotrical reasons and cool factor. well, I bought mine more then 20 years back, then when everyone was going all GOO-GOO-GAA-GAA for the various manufactured chinese drums, those Russian drums weren't very popular dealers dropped the prices to less then 90 bucks........it's all about the timing  it looks good in my MAADI 
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Posted: 11/1/2020 2:23:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: well, I bought mine more then 20 years back, then when everyone was going all GOO-GOO-GAA-GAA for the various manufactured chinese drums, those Russian drums weren't very popular dealers dropped the prices to less then 90 bucks........it's all about the timing it looks good in my MAADI https://i.imgur.com/uit5lKA.jpg That reminds me that I need to get a bag for mine! I was lookin them up yesterday and kinda want the chinese one. Or maybe the viet one. ETA: That's a very nice set-up there.
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Posted: 11/1/2020 9:52:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That reminds me that I need to get a bag for mine! I was lookin them up yesterday and kinda want the chinese one. Or maybe the viet one. ETA: That's a very nice set-up there. those shouldn't be hard to find, just search for Chinese PPSH 41 drum pouch if your search doesn't turn up for Chinese AK drum pouch, that is what they used for the AK drum. VN version would be the same as the Chinese. they are cheap, even in todays panic market, somewhere in the 10-15 dollar range thanks for the compliment on my MAADI
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Posted: 11/3/2020 3:59:45 PM EDT
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What is the difference between "MAAK78" and "MAAK78A" drums?
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Posted: 11/3/2020 7:46:10 PM EDT
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What is the purpose of the canvas bag around the drum? Is its purpose for carrying or storage and just remains in place when loaded onto the weapon?
Also, I watched the instructional video, which is very good. Does one need to crank the key a few more turns as one fires the ammo? |
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Posted: 11/3/2020 9:19:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is the purpose of the canvas bag around the drum? Is its purpose for carrying or storage and just remains in place when loaded onto the weapon? Also, I watched the instructional video, which is very good. Does one need to crank the key a few more turns as one fires the ammo? |
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Posted: 11/3/2020 10:08:07 PM EDT
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The canvas bag is how the drum is carried. There is a strap on the back that attaches it to your belt. It is not designed for the drum to be quickly removed, as it is as much a protective cover as it is a carry pouch
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Posted: 11/4/2020 11:16:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What is the purpose of the canvas bag around the drum? Is its purpose for carrying or storage and just remains in place when loaded onto the weapon? the canvas cover serves 2 purposes 1) to allows the drum to be attached to the the soldier's field belt by way of a quick release loop on the back of the canvas cover 2) there is a flap that goes over the feed tower to keep dirt and debris out of the drum that "flips" forward so the drum can be inserted in the mag well |
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Posted: 11/4/2020 11:41:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: the canvas cover serves 2 purposes 1) to allows the drum to be attached to the the soldier's field belt by way of a quick release loop on the back of the canvas cover 2) there is a flap that goes over the feed tower to keep dirt and debris out of the drum that "flips" forward so the drum can be inserted in the mag well That's pretty cool. Never even thought about using it while in the weapon. |
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