[FreedomPoster]

Isn’t the M240G basically an updated M60? Niece’s boyfriend got out of the Marines last Spring, he was a 240 gunner. He’s built like a barrel, which I guess is a good thing if you’re humping a 7.62x51 belt-fed. Which he did in Nowheresville, Afghanistan.

[SJSAMPLE]

Completely different rifle. MUCH better.
Heavier, but much more reliable.
Takes the same linked NATO 7.62mm ammo, though.

[AndyTheBear]

Glad to hear the 7.62 machine guns are still in use. At the time I got out our mechanized infantry units were getting the 5.56 SAW machine guns.

Being big and strong sure makes a difference in hauling it and its ammo around. I think they gave it to me since I was 6.2"...