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Converting mg42 to mg3
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:47 pm
by wayne
I would like to shot 308 using m60 links from my mg42. What parts do I need to do this task...Is this possible?
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:20 pm
by salt6
Yes, check the forums (stickies). There shoulkd be a topic(s) on this.
Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:44 pm
by TOM R
you need the 308 barrel and top cover and a mg3 feedtray

i have done this and it launches the links you need a magnet on a stick
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:06 am
by robertmcw
I got the MG3 flash hider and nose cone assy because it has its own built in booster and you won't get the 8mm and the 308 ones mixed up and there is one less part to fool with. Robert at RTG has them and so does Northridge but the ones at Northridge have a pretty funky finish.
Converting mg42 to mg3
Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:44 pm
by wayne
Thanks for the help guys..I will start collecting the parts and give it a try...
converting mg42 to mg3
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:21 pm
by wayne
Couple of more questions about the conversion. Do I need to change the bolt , recoil booster, barrel guide sleeve and recoil nozzle.?
Re: converting mg42 to mg3
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:56 pm
by none123
wayne wrote:Couple of more questions about the conversion. Do I need to change the bolt , recoil booster, barrel guide sleeve and recoil nozzle.?
no same bolt, nozzle and sleeve. The booster though is specific to 308 or 8mm.
converting mg42 to mg3
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:17 am
by wayne
Thanks..I have my shopping list now.. :-P