The one big problem with the M2:
It's not "man portable" in any realistic sense of the term. You can pack one from arms room or CHU to vehicle, but that's about it. What SOCOM and the Marines seek is something that can be used by dismounted forces.
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- USMC and SOCOM seeking lightweight Ma Deuce replacement -
mcassill,
2017-05-18, 09:58
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- You had me at: -
Hoot,
2017-05-18, 10:22
- I have to agree..... -
Otony,
2017-05-18, 21:16
- links preclude the use of a belted case nm. -
ERSisk,
2017-05-18, 21:38
- Okay, nix the belt, but you have to admit.... - Otony, 2017-05-18, 22:34
- what's the problem with the belt? -
bj,
2017-05-18, 23:45
- .338 Lapua isn't belted :). NM -
mcassill,
2017-05-19, 04:48
- And getting belted cases to de-link would prove problematic. -
cas,
2017-05-19, 16:37
- Im not following the problem with metal links either. -
John K.,
2017-05-19, 19:54
- same - Jared, 2017-05-20, 08:50
- Russians use 7.62x54R with metal links just fine - mcassill, 2017-05-20, 11:48
- Im not following the problem with metal links either. -
John K.,
2017-05-19, 19:54
- And getting belted cases to de-link would prove problematic. -
cas,
2017-05-19, 16:37
- .338 Lapua isn't belted :). NM -
mcassill,
2017-05-19, 04:48
- links preclude the use of a belted case nm. -
ERSisk,
2017-05-18, 21:38
- I'm thinking more a 3 barrel .35 Magnum minigun. nm -
ERSisk,
2017-05-18, 22:18
- You able to build that light enough... -
mcassill,
2017-05-19, 13:26
- Long extention cord. - cas, 2017-05-19, 16:38
- There upper limit was 25 pounds. I'm assuming weapon wt. -
ERSisk,
2017-05-19, 19:59
- Problem is recoil - CJM, 2017-05-22, 01:19
- You able to build that light enough... -
mcassill,
2017-05-19, 13:26
- As it turns out, General Dynamics has already built one - mcassill, 2017-05-20, 11:49
- I have to agree..... -
Otony,
2017-05-18, 21:16
- Anyone whohas stood behind one knows there is no replacement -
ERSisk,
2017-05-18, 21:33
- Anyone whohas stood behind one knows there is no replacement - bob, 2017-05-18, 22:12
- The one big problem with the M2: - mcassill, 2017-05-19, 04:47
- You had me at: -
Hoot,
2017-05-18, 10:22