Spring loaded feed studs

big steve · Post by **big steve** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:31 pm

Can someone tell me if a spring loaded feed stud bolt carrer can be made to work in a semi? I read that Pirate doesn't like to use them. I have a mill and a lathe and can make a stronger stud if I knew what to make. Or should I look for the other kind?
Thanks,B Steve

BELTLEAD · Post by **BELTLEAD** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:48 pm

I am the guilty party that sent him the spring loaded carrier that he posted.I did make it a little easier for him by TIG welding the bottom of the stud shut tight.There was a guy advertising in the "Wanted" section a while back who was offering a swap out of carriers.He was doing an even trade of solid stud for the spring loaded type for his registered FA MG42.

j. bergmann · Post by **j. bergmann** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:08 pm

ive got some new made solid 3/16 drilled feed studs for the spring loaded type bolt. im out of town right now but will post a picture of them when i return. john

Post by **TOM R** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:33 pm

there you go

big steve · Post by **big steve** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:52 pm

Cool, thanks guys!

swilson · Post by **swilson** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:25 am

WooHoo,

Just received my awesome kit from Dan and I have the same scenario. Big Steve beat me to the punch of this post while i was trying to figure out the stupid digital camera again to take pics.

I will definitely be sending off for this.

Steve

big steve · Post by **big steve** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 9:34 am

Can you guys tell me if this would work. Could a guy make a feed stud that would weld on to or screw in to the bolt carrier? Is there any reason it has to go all the way through and have a hole in it? The kit I got from Pirate already has a bushing for the firing pin so the hole in the stud doesn't need to be there to center it. Thanks,Big Steve

Post by **TOM R** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:09 am

you still need the hole in the pin to hold it centered for the hammer to strike it properly

Post by **drooling idiot** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 10:18 am

i believe that bushing was intended to serve as a guide for drilling your feed stud perfectly centered. i hope you haven't welded it to the ejector button.

big steve · Post by **big steve** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:02 pm

Ok I understand that now! I did not know the bushing was a drill guide only. Dan said he would swap out bolt carriers with me so I will be send it back monday.
Thanks again Guys!

Post by **Pirate** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:41 pm

For those of you with the spring loaded feed studs. These do not lend themselves to the conversion. the reason being the diameter of the stud is a lot smaller than the solid ones and will break off with use. If you are doing your own conversion you can try to use it. However I am doing this for others and do not want to send out parts I feel wil break after a short time. You can get another carrer from Dan for 20 or 30 $$. or if you got a kit from him exchange it. I also offer completed bolt carriers with a solid stud