FN® – M249 SAW
The FN® M249 SAW (also known as the FN MINIMI®) has been a mainstay throughout the U.S. military since 1986 and is currently in service in more than 30 countries. The M249 SAW is designed to be used on the front lines where it really matters, providing crucial support at the infantry squad/fire team level by providing highly accurate fire plus the maneuverability to take the objective. The ergonomically shaped polymer buttstock contains a hydraulic buffer that allows SAW gunners to maintain a high rate of fire with accuracy and effect.
Specs
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm
- Operation: Open-bolt
- Weight: 17 lb.
- Barrel Length: 20.5”
- Overall Length: 40.75”
- Overall Height: 9.5”
- Rate of Fire: 775 RPM
- Effective Range: 800m, point target
- Maximum Range: 3600m, maximum range
- Twist Rate: 1:7″ RH
- Trigger Pull: 7.9 – 15.7 lb.
- Color: Matte black non-reflective finish
RECEIVER
Formed steel frame with claw extractor design
Fixed, pivoting ejector plus side ejection of cases
Top cover integrated MIL-STD-1913 mounting rail for sighting systems
BARREL
Changeable barrel
Cold hammer-forged steel
Hard chrome-plated bore and chamber
STOCK
Highly ergonomic polymer buttstock assembly with hydraulic recoil buffer system and non-slip buttplate
OPERATING CONTROLS
Crossbolt safety
Curved trigger for improved finger position and control in rapid fire
FEED SYSTEM
Standard disintegrating link belt-fed
Under-mounted polymer ammunition container helps keep ammunition cleaner for reduced wear and added reliability