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Magwell · January 17th, 2015, 19:37

As requested - short DIY on adding the rail...

1. roughly line up your rail - note where the holes are in relation to the feed tray cover, place masking tape/painters tape in this area.

2. I used a laser level, but a straight edge could also work. Find center of the barrel, mark the centerline on your tape.

3. Remove the feed tray cover (2 screws on the inside of the cover just behind the hinge.) Inside is the mechanism that feeds the belt through (forgot the name) it is held in place via two allen screws - remove this. Either re-install after or leave it out. I left it out because the bolts for the rail interfered with it.

4. Place the rail on your feed tray cover, mark the center of the holes horizontally so you have an 'x' to drill into (one edge being the centerline, the other being the center of the rail hole) NOTE: Make sure your rail is far enough back so it doesn't contact the rear ladder sight when you open the feed tray cover. Failure to do this could mean you cannot re-attach your feed tray cover, and have to re-drill the holes.

5. Using a drill press preferably (or drill) drill the forward most hole. Feed a bolt through the rail and feed cover. Use washers to make up the height difference. Bolt in place.

6. Double check that your rail is still facing forward and on center, if needed re-mark the rear centerline. Slide the rail over and drill the rear hole.

7. Use a file to clean up your holes, mask off if needed, spray the holes matt black (or primer or w/e) to prevent it from rusting/corroding. Keep in mind when unlike metal is in contact (ie steel/aluminum) a reaction occurs causing rapid corrosion (rust), known as Galvanic Corosion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion the point here is to isolate the metal to make sure this doesn't happen and destroy your paint job.

8. Feed the bolts through your rail, then washers, then into the feed tray cover and bolt in place. I used lock washers on the inside + lock tight to prevent the bolt from coming loose.

9. Re-install the dummy belt mechanism or at the very least install the washer/screw located at the latch. It is needed to place the latch in the correct position.

10. Attach an optic of your choice and dial it in!

Also some info on using a dummy bullet belt with this M60:

I have a belt of dead NATO 7.62 rounds (real bullets, no gunpowder). To fit them I had to remove about 1/4" from the tip because they are too long otherwise - and then hot glue them to some foam or they would just slide right out. The foam gets clamped in place and the pressure prevents the belt from falling out. If you are looking for a bullet belt, please search on your own.

January 17th, 2015, 19:37	#6
Magwell Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Edmonton, AB	As requested - short DIY on adding the rail... 1. roughly line up your rail - note where the holes are in relation to the feed tray cover, place masking tape/painters tape in this area. 2. I used a laser level, but a straight edge could also work. Find center of the barrel, mark the centerline on your tape. 3. Remove the feed tray cover (2 screws on the inside of the cover just behind the hinge.) Inside is the mechanism that feeds the belt through (forgot the name) it is held in place via two allen screws - remove this. Either re-install after or leave it out. I left it out because the bolts for the rail interfered with it. 4. Place the rail on your feed tray cover, mark the center of the holes horizontally so you have an 'x' to drill into (one edge being the centerline, the other being the center of the rail hole) NOTE: Make sure your rail is far enough back so it doesn't contact the rear ladder sight when you open the feed tray cover. Failure to do this could mean you cannot re-attach your feed tray cover, and have to re-drill the holes. 5. Using a drill press preferably (or drill) drill the forward most hole. Feed a bolt through the rail and feed cover. Use washers to make up the height difference. Bolt in place. 6. Double check that your rail is still facing forward and on center, if needed re-mark the rear centerline. Slide the rail over and drill the rear hole. 7. Use a file to clean up your holes, mask off if needed, spray the holes matt black (or primer or w/e) to prevent it from rusting/corroding. Keep in mind when unlike metal is in contact (ie steel/aluminum) a reaction occurs causing rapid corrosion (rust), known as Galvanic Corosion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion the point here is to isolate the metal to make sure this doesn't happen and destroy your paint job. 8. Feed the bolts through your rail, then washers, then into the feed tray cover and bolt in place. I used lock washers on the inside + lock tight to prevent the bolt from coming loose. 9. Re-install the dummy belt mechanism or at the very least install the washer/screw located at the latch. It is needed to place the latch in the correct position. 10. Attach an optic of your choice and dial it in! Also some info on using a dummy bullet belt with this M60: I have a belt of dead NATO 7.62 rounds (real bullets, no gunpowder). To fit them I had to remove about 1/4" from the tip because they are too long otherwise - and then hot glue them to some foam or they would just slide right out. The foam gets clamped in place and the pressure prevents the belt from falling out. If you are looking for a bullet belt, please search on your own. __________________ Last edited by Magwell; January 17th, 2015 at 20:23..