Why is the M249 so bad?
Why is the M249 so bad?
The M249 by far has the worst spray pattern in CSGO. The pattern isn’t the only bad thing when spraying, the weapon is also very loud. If your headset is up high it can definitely bother your ears. Your position will also be given away in a second and you can’t hear your team’s callouts.
How many rounds does a SAW gunner carry?
600 rounds
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. The gunner’s basic load is 600 rounds of linked ammunition.
Who makes the M249 SAW?
FN Herstal
M249 light machine gun/Manufacturers
Is the M249 a crew served weapon?
The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) replaced the M16A1 Automatic Rifle at the squad level, as well as some M60 multipurpose machine guns in non-infantry units. 4HE on the M3 tripod and on most vehicles while also serving as an anti-personnel and anti-aircraft weapon.
Is the M249 good?
The M249 SAW was well liked for its rate of fire. In both the automatic rifle and light machinegun roles, the M249 SAW was effective against personnel targets from 20 meters out to 600 meters. It was considerably less effective against vehicle targets. The 100-round soft pack was universally praised.
Is it legal to buy an M249?
To legally own a machine gun, you first have to apply for approval from the federal government. After purchasing the gun, you must fill out an ATF Form 4 application and wait for approval before taking possession of the firearm.
Is the M249 select fire?
The M249 AR provides accurate fire approaching that of the rifle yet gives the heavy volume of fire common to a machine gun. It has a regulator for selecting either normal (750 rounds per minute [rpm)) or maximum (1,000 rpm) rate of fire.
Who uses the M249?
M249 light machine gun
| Machine Gun, 5.56 mm, M249 | |
|---|---|
| Used by | United States of America United States Armed Forces U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Lebanon |
| Wars | Invasion of Panama Persian Gulf War Unified Task Force Bosnian War Kosovo War Afghan War Iraq War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1976 |
Can you buy a saw M249?
The M249 Para has a 16.3″ barrel, and weighs just under 16 pounds. These guns have an effective range of just under 875 yards. Due to a 1986 law, finding a real SAW for you to add to your collection is very difficult, and it’s impossible to get one made after 1986. Thankfully, Fabrique Nationale has stepped in.
How heavy is a M60?
23.15 lb
M60 machine gun
| Machine Gun, Caliber 7.62 mm, M60 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1957–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 10.5 kg (23.15 lb) |
How heavy is a M240B?
M240 machine gun
| Machine Gun, 7.62 mm, M240 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) (M240B) 25.6 lb (11.6 kg) (M240G) 22.3 lb (10.1 kg) (M240L) |
| Length | 49.7 in (1,260 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24.8 in (630 mm) (M240) 21.7 in (550 mm) (M240B, M240G, M240L) |
Is the M249 still used?
Although controversial, the M249 still serves today in the U.S. Army and U.S special operations forces worldwide. Since World War II, a fast-firing automatic weapon was the cornerstone of a U.S. infantry squad, be it U.S. Army or Marine Corps.
