The M249 SAW combines the rate of fire of a machine gun with the accuracy and portability of an assault rifle.
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The M249 engages point targets out to 800 meters, firing the improved NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge. The SAW forms the basis of firepower for the fire team.
M249 5.56mm Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) · Caliber: 5.56mm · Weight: 18 pounds · Length: 40.75 inches · Range: point target 600 meters; area target 800 meters; ...
The FN M249 SAW (also known as the FN MINIMI) has been a mainstay throughout the US military since 1986 and is currently in service in more than 30 countries.
Jan 2, 2023 · Today we're taking a look at the M249 SAW, a very well know LMG used by the US military and ...
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Jan 16, 2024 · I have heard that the M249 (basically American version of Minimi) is very unreliable within the US Army and Marine due to various issues such as constant jam.
Jan 19, 2021 · It is an excellent weapon, as it has served for more than 30 years, and is currently in service with over 45 countries either using the FN Minimi or the M249 ...
The M249 is a belt-fed light machine gun. It fires the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge, usually a combination of one M856 tracer and four M855 ball cartridges fed from ...
The M249 light machinegun 5.56mm is a result of a Marine Corps and Army development program to provide combat units with an automatic weapon of extended range ...
The rifle features the signature 18.5-inch FN cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel and operates from a closed-bolt position. Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, the ...