Belt (firearms)
Feeding mechanism for a firearm / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the feeding mechanism. For the wearable belt with loops for inserting ammunition cartridges, see bandolier. For the term "belt" as applied to cartridges, see rim (firearms) and belted magnum.
An ammunition belt is a firearm device used to package and feed cartridges, typically for rapid-firing automatic weapons such as machine guns. Belt-fed systems minimize the proportional weight of the ammunition apparatus to the entire weapon system, and allow high rates of continuous fire without needing frequent magazine changes. The capacity of belts and associated belt containers is typically a function of weight and bulk, and their size is limited by caliber and the combined portability of the weapon and ammunition. Typical capacities for man-portable weapon systems range from 50 to 300 rounds of ammunition.