what are the main differences between the m-60, m-240b, and the m-249? i know that the m249 uses 5.56 while the other 2 use 7.62, but what are the other differences between the weapons?

I'm sure 5.56 will answer for you.

The M240 offers greater reliability for one. For another it allows the operator to select the rate of fire. The barrel is also more easily swapped in the M240. The M-60 also fired from the open bolt position so the first shot was less accurate. They're both still so pug-ugly they're beautiful, though.

The M240 offers greater reliability for one. For another it allows the operator to select the rate of fire. The barrel is also more easily swapped in the M240. The M-60 also fired from the open bolt position so the first shot was less accurate. They're both still so pug-ugly they're beautiful, though.

Source?

M249 is also fired form the open bolt position. Source: me.

They are easier to break down, clean and operate aren't they? I know the 249 is a heck of a lot of fun to fire. 5.56 is like shooting an automatic BB gun..LOL... haven't fired the 240

Originally Posted by Maytime

Source?

M249 is also fired form the open bolt position. Source: me.

"Me" as you so adroitly put it.

That's all I needed bro!

I havent shot the M249 SAW or the M240, but I have shot the Canadian versions of the weapons, the C9 and C6 which are basicly the same guns, both are made in Belgium by FN. The M249 has a few more variations but the standard gun is the same as the C9. The M240 is the same as the C6 but the C6 has a wooden butt on it. The only main difference of the two guns is the ammo used. The C9/M249 SAW uses a 5.56x45mm round and the C6/M240 use the 7.62x51mm round. The operation of the guns is almost the same (loading, parts, striping the guns for cleaning, barrel changing, etc.). The other big difference is the C9/M249 has a bolt and the C6/M240 uses a breach block. I like the C6/M240 better than the C9/M249 because its easier to clean and mantain,operate,field strip and detail strip,funner to shoot , and changing the barrel is way faster. Hope that helps a little.

My reference is being a C6 gunner during my SQ course.

thanks for the info . so the m240 is a replacement for the m60?

[QUOTE]LOL... haven't fired the 240[/QUOTE]

It's just a MAG-58. We've been using them for yonks. It seems you guys have only just started using them in the recent past. They aren't without their charms, but the lack of a forgrip makes fire and movement a pain in the arse.