The M2 50 cal machine gun is one of the strong holds of the Army Weapons Arsenal. It has a maximum effective range of 1800 meters. When on fired by the cyclic method, it will fire up to 550 rounds per minute. Although capable of this, that many rounds in that short a period will normally ruin the barrel. The 50 cal is normally fired in 5-9 rounds bursts, with a 3-5 second pause between bursts.
We had M2 qualification today out at McGregor Ranges. Always a fun day. Soldiers love firing crew serve weapons. We had plenty of ammo, so I joined in on the fun in the video above.
We had M2 qualification today out at McGregor Ranges. Always a fun day. Soldiers love firing crew serve weapons. We had plenty of ammo, so I joined in on the fun in the video above.
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