I took my M1919A6 with the 7.62mm NATO conversion parts in it to the range yesterday to test fire to ensure it functions properly before I seend the gun out for its final parkerization. Unlike the 30-06 parts, the 7.62mm NATO wwould not feed the belt properly. I used all Izzy parts in the 7.62mm with the exception of the bolt. The bolt would strip the first cartridge out of the linked belt if the gun was loaded with the top cover up and not pulled through the feed pawl with the top cover closed. The 30-06 bolt easily worked with the 7.62mm NATO cartridges. I also used a complete separate Izzy modified top cover and the front and rear cartridges stops. I barrel was a new Izzy barrel. The front booster was a modified bank adapter for the M1919A6 which worked perfectly. The problem seems that the belt wants to katdiwumpus (A new m1919A4-ism coined by one of my shooting friends - belt wanting to go in crooked into the feedway when fired) The 7.62mm cartridges seems to be tight going into the feedway (lengthwise) and between the face of the bolt and front cartridge stop. Does any members of the forum have any suggestions for a fix to my katdiwumpus problem.
Well I am off to the Valley Forge Gun Show this morning (hope to find some goodies for my M1919A6 and M1910 Maxim) and a Father's Day Barbacue in the afternoon. Happy Father's Day to all the forum members!!!
Well I am off to the Valley Forge Gun Show this morning (hope to find some goodies for my M1919A6 and M1910 Maxim) and a Father's Day Barbacue in the afternoon. Happy Father's Day to all the forum members!!!