How many rounds per second does a M240 shoot?
M240 7.62mm Machine Gun
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| M240 / M240C | |
| Rate of Fire (Cyclic, w/ Hydraulic Buffer) | 550-650 rounds/minute |
| Range (Maximum Effective, Area Target) | 1,800 meters |
| Muzzle Velocity | 2,800 feet/second |
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Jan 16, 2013
How does a MAG 58 work?
It is a fully automatic, belt-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated weapon, firing from the open bolt position, and is capable of a sustained high volume of fire. Stoppages can be easily and quickly remedied. The barrel is chromed internally to reduce wear.
What does an M240 shoot?
The M240, officially the Machine Gun, 7.62 mm, M240, is the U.S. military designation for the FN MAG, a family of belt-fed, gas-operated medium machine guns that chamber the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge.