Warning

 

Close
Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Cancel Confirm
AR15.COM
Armory Sponsor
9/2/2026 11:14:39 AM EDT
I am picking up my new to me M249 today.
Do you belt fed owners use a linker to put your belts togther?
What model?

If you don't use a linker, do you have any tips to share when loading belts?
9/2/2026 11:58:38 AM EDT
[#1]
https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_65/563685_Worth-buying-a-linker-for-5-56-w-M27-links-Preferred-brand-of-M27-link-.html
I would like to remind everyone that disorganized violence is never the answer. - John Carter
9/12/2026 3:48:46 AM EDT
[#2]
I professionally carried an M249.  While our belts typically arrived preassembled I liked to reconfigure the tracer arrangement.  556 belts are very easy to assemble.

Now I assemble whole belts while watching the news.  M13 links for 762 and the HK belts are also not a big issue to do by hand.  

So far as tips, you will develop your own technique and save a bunch of money on a loader
9/12/2026 8:43:25 PM EDT
[#3]
Quote History
Originally Posted By Elcunning:

I professionally carried an M249.  While our belts typically arrived preassembled I liked to reconfigure the tracer arrangement.  556 belts are very easy to assemble.

Now I assemble whole belts while watching the news.  M13 links for 762 and the HK belts are also not a big issue to do by hand.  

So far as tips, you will develop your own technique and save a bunch of money on a loader
View Quote


And money saved from buying a loader is more money for links.
I will not compromise!

Ne Desit Virtus (Let Valor Not Fail) - Rakkasan!

"Life is fucking hard. Either get used to taking a few lumps like the rest of us, or buy a fucking helmet and crawl into a corner somewhere." -Me

Sign up to continue the discussion

Create a free account to share your thoughts, follow topics, and connect with the AR15.COM community.

Already a member? Sign In

Armory Sponsor