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Old 07-06-2006, 22:31   #1
rynich
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 9
Light machinegun use in small teams?

I will keep OPSEC in mind but if I state somthing violating that please tell me to adjust fire. I like to build firearms and I have several designs based on my experiences in LRSD units. I felt the need for small teams to have light machineguns some do use them some don't. Things might have changed with the current conflicts we have.
My question is, is there a need for sustained fire compact and light 7.62x51 machineguns amongst small teams?
My thinking was that when I carried the M60 which some may disagree but I think it was a good system, it was nice to have that kind of power in the team. Except for the heat factor and the one I carried was full length.
Second question is, would a bullpup type design, that was blowback instead of gas assisted be preferred?
Would the chamber/breech beung under your check weld be disliked and why?
If you could have a custom system what would you like it to have keep it to the (Light Machinegun system only)?
I have already designed this I would just like to see if there is a need for such a system and what mods I could build into it. Im a one man Corporation I have a day job this is just a hobby but I have been thinking of submitting my designs for contracts.
Unfortunately FN already made a system very close to one of my designs in the SCAR-H, but I still plan on building mine it is a little different and would be cheaper but heavier then thiers. Anyway feel free to comment I would like to have BTDT soldiers replys the most. My goal is to make the best system geared towards your needs that is practical and reliable. You guys deserve the best. If this post is out of line please correct me.
Ryan
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