RPD Build Run

[pirate56]

Originally Posted by SimonovsDog

My first day at the range didn't go so well. I couldn't get my gun to cycle at first. It wouldn't chamber the following round without having to manually pull back the charging handle. It seems the bullet is either hitting the breech face, instead of entering the chamber, or the linked bullets aren't being actuated over far enough to complete the cycle. I did manage to get a few semi bursts with last 1/3 of the belt.



I tried all three gas settings. I'm using FMJ ammo. The belt links are new, and I know I'm loading it correctly. Any suggestions on what I may be doing wrong.

it could be your belt is to tight. I have a few new belts at the shop that are to tight for the bullets to feed. each gun has at least 60 rounds of live ammo and 30 to 40 blanks run through them before being refinished. I haven't had problems with the feed ramps on the dsa receivers they seem to have gotten them right.

You need to hold the gun firmly when firing so it does not short cycle , this will cause feed problems as well.

[pirate56]

Originally Posted by Dole

I just wanted to be sure that mine (1023) was a standard build. I don't know if the US barrel makes it a non standard build. Not that a shorty would be bad but I want to keep it authentic.

Edit: One thing I forgot to ask is if you have ever seen the mount for a NSP2 IR scope on an RPD? I've got the scope but have never seen how it mounts to the RPD. If so, is it easy to add to the finished product at a later time?

PS
The builds look awesome!

US bbled guns are standard. I haven't seen opticcs on an rpd

I will post photos of the grips tomorrow night.

[SimonovsDog]

Thanks for the reply Pirate.

[THECARREAPER]

Originally Posted by TCWenz

I know this isn't the forum to sell things but, J4570 asked if anyone knew where to get 200 round nutsacks. I have about 10 brand new ones in Woodland camo. They hold 100 rounds of the belted 7.62 x 39 great. The only thing is even though they are new they say "TRAINING" on them. I would sell them for $45 ea. If anyone is interested you can send me a email and I'll get you a pic. if needed. Sorry for the side track, keep up the good work Pirate!
Thanks,
TCWenz

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email sent. I will take 3 if you have any left. Michael

[THECARREAPER]

can anybody define that the belts are loaded with the tab in the extractor groove, and not on the face of the rim?

Seems i have seen belts loaded two ways, not sure which ones will feed. My "normal" RPD sold on Gunbroker. Going to ship it out this week, so I dont have one to play with until my shorty comes in later. Will be very neat to see how the gas system works with my Suppressor!!!!

[pirate56]

the tabs go on the base of the cartridge, the push in ones lock into the extractor rim. it is important to have the rounds properly seated in the belts or it will not feed right.

[THECARREAPER]

Thank you Pirate.

[bulrich]

Pirate,
Do you have any more of the flash hiders available?

[pirate56]

I have some flash hiders on order. I will post when they arrive.

[spooledup]

Can someone post a pic of a proper loaded bullet in a belt ?