7.62 link

[CrackThump]

Hey lads.. does anyone know where I can get hold of the old army issue 7.62 link other than paying $1 per link on evilbay.

Im after 100 (maybe 200) to razz up a display of fired brass to remind everyone of my glory days under the slouch hat

Thanks in advance.

[Bello]

Hi mate
I have tried getting some for my son once. The only place I did see some was at the last firearms expo in Sydney 2019.
But the guy wanted tooooo much so I decided against it.
I remember they wouldn’t let us take any off the military ranges.
Perhaps a disposal store

[Blr243]

I have not heard The words 762 link since Forever ...... Metal detector And Canungra land warfare centre

[CrackThump]

I have not heard The words 762 link since Forever ...... Metal detector And Canungra land warfare centre

BLR.... Sounds like I have a holiday coming up lol.. Thanks for the idea.

[CrackThump]

@Bello.. Im keeping my eye out, but honestly.. Im starting to think "hens teeth" has some resonance here

[JimTom]

I have no live rounds or range produce in my possession Sir.

[CAVEMAN]

Youll find it hard as all of that is sent back for recycling.

Dont know what the laws on it are, but it would be easier to source from the US if you can bring it in.

[Bello]

Hey
I remember once, I was handed a L2A2 and 2 x 30 round magazines.
I was give a few boxes of link. I asked my nutty No 2 to separate the link to fill the mags...all seemed ok.
After a section attack, I asked my nutty No2 to bring over some link to replenish the Gun. He brought me the actual disintegrating link
I asked him how was I supposed to feed "MILO" the link...he shouted at me saying I asked for link.
"MILO" was my Machine gun's nick name.
Why you ask... 'It's marvellous what a difference MILO makes'...

[JimTom]

At the end of every range practice we were read a statement whereby is said “it is an offence both civil and military to remove live rounds or range produce from a live firing range, this being such a range, if you have any on you, declare it now. If at a later stage you are discovered to have live rounds or range produce in your possession, you are liable to military, or civil prosecution, or both. You have been warned”.
At the end of that our webbing was checked and we shouted the declaration as i mentioned in my above post.
I am not saying it is or isn’t an offence to possess link if you’re a civilian, however it certainly is for a defence member to remove it from the range.

[Bello]

Hi Jimtom
Yes I remember that.
Although I have heard of some people managing to get hold of some
I have seen it for sale at gun shows, so it must be ok for people to have it.
I think it may also be for sale at disposal stores as well.
I fellow gave me some recently, only enough to hold about 5 rounds. I showed it to my son, so he could see what it looked like in real life.

[JimTom]

Nice one mate. Well keep us posted mate, be interested to see if any comes up.
Oh this link brings back memories of cranky old Warrant Officers, and soggy range sandwiches.

[linkoln]

Not 762 but you can get a belt of 100 556 from https://www.australianoncefired.net/lin ... her-stuff/

[Member-Deleted]

Hey lads.. does anyone know where I can get hold of the old army issue 7.62 link other than paying $1 per link on evilbay.

Im after 100 (maybe 200) to razz up a display of fired brass to remind everyone of my glory days under the slouch hat

Thanks in advance.

Perhaps give your local Arms & Militaria club a call or shoot them an email? Maybe they'll do the rounds to see if anyone has some they're willing to part with for a nominal sum.

[CrackThump]

Not 762 but you can get a belt of 100 556 from https://www.australianoncefired.net/lin ... her-stuff/

I saw that on my google search and was quite tempted... until I saw "out of stock" lol..

And in my day the only thing we had that fired 5.56 was the m16. (Gawd bless the SLR's) .

[Member-Deleted]

Not 762 but you can get a belt of 100 556 from https://www.australianoncefired.net/lin ... her-stuff/

I saw that on my google search and was quite tempted... until I saw "out of stock" lol..

And in my day the only thing we had that fired 5.56 was the m16. (Gawd bless the SLR's) .

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

[CrackThump]

Not 762 but you can get a belt of 100 556 from https://www.australianoncefired.net/lin ... her-stuff/

I saw that on my google search and was quite tempted... until I saw "out of stock" lol..

And in my day the only thing we had that fired 5.56 was the m16. (Gawd bless the SLR's) .

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

Served in the military did you WhoopBongClip.?

[Member-Deleted]

Not 762 but you can get a belt of 100 556 from https://www.australianoncefired.net/lin ... her-stuff/

I saw that on my google search and was quite tempted... until I saw "out of stock" lol..

And in my day the only thing we had that fired 5.56 was the m16. (Gawd bless the SLR's) .

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

Served in the military did you WhoopBongClip.?

Nope. But if I was ever forced into combat, I'd prefer to pack a bigger wallop. Though I'd imagine lugging around 7.62 would be a bitch.

[CrackThump]

Wtf are you on about.?? Stop trying to get your post-count up on my thread mofo..

[linkoln]

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

I've read stories from Vietnam that the 762 was so powerful it would just go through and through and not cause enough damage. 556 is nasty in how it tumbles and shatters.

[CrackThump]

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

I've read stories from Vietnam that the 762 was so powerful it would just go through and through and not cause enough damage. 556 is nasty in how it tumbles and shatters.

Hmmm I dunno, 7. 62 seem to have worked for the aussies..

Check out the sbs doco "long tan" for a score sheet.. or google thw facts about the battle of Long Tan

Also made into a movie recently "Danger Close"

[Member-Deleted]

Wtf are you on about.?? Stop trying to get your post-count up on my thread mofo..

I don't know if you're trying to be "the cool dude" that tries to undermine me, but stop it. I'm genuinely commenting on your thread. You seem to give more of a s**t about that damn rank than I do. I am on my phone, I can't see the ranks, I'm just trying to be an active member. Step off with your bulls**t.

[Member-Deleted]

Can't say I've ever been shot with a 5.56, but personally I'd prefer the 7.62x51mm.

I've read stories from Vietnam that the 762 was so powerful it would just go through and through and not cause enough damage. 556 is nasty in how it tumbles and shatters.

I had a friend who was in the military over in South Africa, he got hit in the shoulder with a 7.62x39 and that did a lot of damage to him, but it was through and through. But I do see your point and can agree with you. Though .308 game rounds would do pretty well :p

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Hold your phone the other way.

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Hold your phone the other way.

Nah, I have no need to when I can type single handed. But horizontally it does show the rank.

[SCJ429]

I have some link lying around. I did not realise that it was worth $1 a piece.

[CrackThump]

I have some link lying around. I did not realise that it was worth $1 a piece.

Maaaate.. buddy...arrrre you willing to part with it.? How much have you got squirreled away.,? *grins

[SCJ429]

I have a belt made up with range scrap 308 brass and a bag of loose link. I never knew anyone wanted it. Are you ever in NSW?

[CrackThump]

Well, no, not for the next 6-12 months anyways... I figured if its inert, i'd just get it posted.. (eg, send up a prepaid 3kg express satchel)

[CrackThump]

Can I send you a pm a bit later.?