Weapon - AMMUNITION - 7.62MM LINK

Historical information

Part of the equipment carried by a section and its machine gunner. The G.P.M.G. uses a disintegrating link belt. Each section would carry between 400 and 600 rounds. The machine gunner's no2 would carry 300 rounds. Other items related to the machine gun would be shared out amongst the section.

Physical description

75 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition ( G.P.M.G. M60) joined with metal links to form a belt. Each round consists of a pointed metal projectile in a NATO rimless brass case.

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