Every HK I've ever handled has been heavier than hell.
What's the weight on this puppy? M4 is around 7 pounds with a full mag, I think?
Same here. HK is always ridiculously heavy and bulky for each design they copy.
So look like now the Anti-tank assault men are being pulled from the infantry. And now M249s will not be in the squad or fire teams but will be in weapon platoon.
A fire team now will now have an automatic rifleman who can’t put down any more fire than anyone else in the team.