Vollmer HK51b - does the belt need to be prepped, stretched, etc?

rssc

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Posted: 4/14/2024 4:39:14 PM EDT

I was out with a buddy today shooting a Vollmer hk51b. We were able to get it to run for short bursts. It seems like it would constantly have issues with the first few rounds of the belt but then run the remaining 12 or 15 just fine. The gun seemed to run better when I lofted the belt and took the weight off. For those that have one of know about them, are you aware of any tips tricks to do when prepping the belt? These are mg42/mg3 links recently purchased from RTG.

Thanks!

osprey21

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Posted: 4/14/2024 8:54:27 PM EDT

[#1]

A friend uses DM-6 links (also available from RTG) in his. No problems to date.

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Ryo

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Posted: 4/15/2024 4:54:52 AM EDT

[#2]

Spray the belt with something like Hornady one shot lube.

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Posted: 4/21/2024 10:29:22 PM EDT

[#3]

Dream gun!!!!! I have no useful info for you but feel free to post pics or videos of that beauty! What a bad ass weapon those are. And rare too!

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