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What is the maximum range of the M249 SAW?
800 meters
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. The gunner has the option of using 30-round M16 magazines or linked ammunition from pre-loaded 200-round plastic magazines.
What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T E?
SAW Machine Gun
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the maximum range of the M249 (SAW)? | 3,600 Meters |
| What is the maximum effective range of the M249 with tripod and T+E? | 1,000 Meters |
| What is the maximum range of the M249 against an area target for both tripod and bipod? | Tripod – 1,000 Meters; Bipod – 800 Meters |
What is the max effective range of a 240b?
The M240B has a maximum effective range of 1,800 meters, a cyclic rate of fire of 650 rounds per minute, and a muzzle velocity of 2,800 feet per second. The M240L 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun (Light) incorporates titanium construction and alternative manufacturing methods to achieve significant weight savings.
How accurate is the M249 SAW?
The M249 is not a particularly accurate weapon, accurate to only twelve minutes of angle (MOA). In other words, at 100 yards a burst from an M249 could be expected to place rounds with twelve inches of the designated aiming point.
What caliber is a M60?
7.62mm
M60 7.62mm Machine Gun. The M60 Machine Gun has been the US Army’s general purpose machine gun since 1950. It fires the standard NATO 7.62 mm round and is used as a general support crew-served weapon. It has a removable barrel which can be easily changed to prevent overheating.
What is the maximum effective range of an M4?
500 meters
The M4 has a maximum effective range of 500 meters but that does not take into effect the ballistic shortfalls of the 5.56 mm round, Ehrhart said in his paper.
Is the M240 a saw?
The M240B is a belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, fully automatic machine gun that fires from the open bolt position. This reliable 7.62mm machine gun delivers more energy to the target than the smaller caliber M-249 SAW. The bore of the barrel is chromium plated, reducing barrel wear to a minimum.
How heavy is a M240?
27.3 pounds
M240: Length: 44.5 inches. Weight: 27.3 pounds (B), 21.8 pounds (L), 5.5 pounds (barrel) Caliber: 7.62, maximum effective range 800 meters (bipod), 1,800 meters (tripod)
How heavy is an LMG?
Design details
| M1918 BAR Retired U.S. LMG | M249 U.S. LMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loaded | 9.5 kg (21 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Length | 1,194 mm (47 in) | 1,041 mm (41 in) |
| Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| Ammunition feed | 20-round box mag | 200-round belt |
Can civilians own an M4?
The LESOCOM is a civilian-legal M4 rifle intended for the law enforcement and shooting enthusiasts. It makes only two changes to be legal for consumer markets, to the barrel and fire-control group. The M4A1 has a 14.5-inch barrel which would require a tax stamp and some extra paperwork to own legally.