M249 SAW Light Machine Gun

M249 SAW Light Machine Gun

The Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), or 5.56mm M249 is an individually portable, gas operated, magazine or disintegrating metallic link-belt fed, light machine gun with fixed headspace and quick change barrel feature. The M249 engages point targets out to 800 meters, firing the improved NATO standard 5.56mm cartridge. The SAW forms the basis of firepower for the fire team. The gunner has the option of using 30-round M16 magazines or linked ammunition from pre-loaded 200-round plastic magazines. The gunner's basic load is 600 rounds of linked ammunition.

Statistical Data
Manufacturer:		Fabrique Nationale Manufacturing Inc.
Weight:		15.16 (6.88 kg)
Range:		2.23 miles (3.6 km)
Damage:		5D6 per round.
Rate of Fire:		Single shot (x1 round), short burst (x3 rounds) and full bursts (x 5 rounds). Each pull of the trigger counts as 1 melee action of the gunner.
Payload:		A standard belt holds 200 rounds. A short clip holds 30 rounds and a large feed holds 600 rounds.
Cost:		$ 4,087.00 for a new fully loaded M60.
Special Feature:		Variable ammunition supplies.
Bonuses:		No bonuses.