The Belt Fed They Don't Want You to See... The Lima Six

Published on August 28, 2025
Duration: 22:00

Micah Mayfield, a high-authority firearms content creator, details the Lima Six belt-fed upper receiver for the AR-15 platform. This guide covers the specific buffer system requirements (A5 tube, Springco Orange spring, H3 buffer) and the manual of arms for loading and operating the system. It highlights the system's affordability compared to other belt-fed options and discusses potential drawbacks like heat buildup and the reciprocating charging handle, while noting its extreme reliability once tuned.

Quick Summary

The Lima Six is a semi-automatic belt-fed upper receiver for the AR-15 platform, priced around $2,000, making belt-fed capability more accessible. It requires a specific A5 buffer tube, Springco Orange spring, and H3 buffer. Key drawbacks include a hot gas system and reciprocating charging handle, but it offers high reliability once tuned.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Teaser
  2. 03:04Affordability and Market Position
  3. 03:47Manual of Arms and Loading
  4. 06:15Range Performance and Rate of Fire
  5. 07:02Technical Requirements and Buffer System
  6. 08:07Cook-off Testing
  7. 11:35Linker Tool Review
  8. 15:32Final Assessment and Drawbacks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lima Six belt-fed upper receiver?

The Lima Six is a semi-automatic belt-fed upper receiver designed to convert a standard AR-15 lower receiver into a belt-fed firearm, offering a more affordable entry into belt-fed capability compared to traditional machine guns or expensive clones.

What are the specific buffer requirements for the Lima Six?

The Lima Six requires an A5 length buffer tube, a Springco Orange enhanced power spring, and an H3 buffer. This specific combination is necessary to manage the increased gas pressure and cycling demands of the belt-fed mechanism due to its stretched receiver design.

How is the Lima Six loaded and operated?

To load, ensure the bolt is locked back, place the M27 link belt with 'brass to the grass' orientation onto the feed tray, and close the cover. Operation involves managing the reciprocating charging handle and understanding the potential for extreme heat buildup during sustained fire.

What are the main advantages and disadvantages of the Lima Six?

Advantages include its significantly lower cost compared to other belt-fed systems and high reliability once tuned. Disadvantages are the extremely hot gas system, a reciprocating charging handle that can cause burns, and the lack of a quick-change barrel.

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