Chute Options

When the ammunition box is located below the height of the weapon, the ammunition will often download when the receiver is opened. To prevent this Standard Armament has developed a ratcheting device (Pawl Assembly) that allows the ammunition to only flow toward the weapon. The gunner can override the Pawl with one finger to download ammunition. Shown is a Pawl for a 7.62mm chute, Pawl Assemblies are available for all calibers of feed chutes.

Standard Armaments small caliber chutes, 5.56mm, 7.62mm and certain .50 Cal/12.7mm, have optional Pin and Plate reinforced links available. The reinforced link is used in applications where additional stress is being applied to the chute. One application is when the ammunition path uses a booster motor. During the start/stop function, timing differences may cause the ammunition to be pushed into the chute faster than the weapon is pulling the ammunition out of the chute. The buildup of ammunition in the chute will cause an increased in internal pressures. The Pin and Plate reinforced link provides a heavier duty connector to withstand the increased pressures. The Pin and Plate reinforced links have less flexibility than the standard link, but can be used to increase stiffness of the chute as desired.