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.
^^ Roger; Pull, Observe, Push, Squeeze (POPS) works like a dream unless it needs remedial action.
In this situation, it's nice to be able to reload quickly and relatively easily on the move as well, which the Ultimax allows an operator to do. You can reload the Ultimax on the move in a few seconds. Try that with an M249. Good luck to you.
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