Talyn
Emissary
I liked the M240 than the little buzz-gun M249.
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In 1976, the Army officially adopted FN's MAG machine gun, labeling it the M240 and employing it exclusively as a coaxial gun on M1 Abrams tanks. The platform subsequently was adopted in various forms by every branch of the U.S. military. All are considered some of the most reliable martial arms ever designed, but the legendary firm doesn't have a habit of resting on its laurels. This year, it introduced a new variant, adding enhancements requested by those whose job requires time behind a trigger, often in hostile conditions.
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The U.S. Army has explored 6.8x51mm (6.8 × 51 mm) conversion kits for the M240B and M240L to achieve ammunition commonality with the newer M250 light machine gun.
Military testing and industry outreach for the M240 6.8mm conversion include:
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In 1976, the Army officially adopted FN's MAG machine gun, labeling it the M240 and employing it exclusively as a coaxial gun on M1 Abrams tanks. The platform subsequently was adopted in various forms by every branch of the U.S. military. All are considered some of the most reliable martial arms ever designed, but the legendary firm doesn't have a habit of resting on its laurels. This year, it introduced a new variant, adding enhancements requested by those whose job requires time behind a trigger, often in hostile conditions.
An Official Journal Of The NRA | FN Improves Iconic MAG Machine Gun
The FN MAG, better known to Americans as the M240 machine gun, has been in U.S. military service since 1976, and this year, the platform has gotten some serious upgrades.
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The U.S. Army has explored 6.8x51mm (6.8 × 51 mm) conversion kits for the M240B and M240L to achieve ammunition commonality with the newer M250 light machine gun.
Military testing and industry outreach for the M240 6.8mm conversion include:
- Military Intent: The U.S. Army released formal requests for information and sources sought notices to convert existing 7.62x51mm M240 platforms to 6.8mm.
- Kit Components: A conceptual conversion requires a new barrel assembly, along with potential modifications to the gas regulator and drive spring to handle the extreme chamber pressures of the 6.8mm round.
- Industry Testing: Ammunition manufacturers like True Velocity have partnered with companies such as FN America (the OEM of the M240) to develop and test-fire these 6.8mm configurations on legacy belt-fed weapons.
- Future Direction: While conversion kits are evaluated to bridge logistical gaps, the Department of Defense is also considering outright replacing some legacy M240s with dedicated 6.8mm platforms.
