US Marines set to field M27 IAR

[Spartan198]

Originally Posted by MT2008

We actually fielded it? I thought it was just tested during the SAW trials? Or am I wrong?

The XM106. You're correct, we only tested it during the SAW trials. It was beat out by the then-XM249.

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I wonder how the Stoner 63 would stack up if it were modernized? In its LMG configuration, it weighs in at just over 11 pounds unloaded (with today's technology, I'm sure the weight could be reduced even more), can feed from either magazines or linked belts with a receiver conversion, and has the rifleman accuracy of the M16 rifle.

Another option would be the KAC Light Machine Gun which, according to their website, comes in at 10 pounds. It's only belt feed, but it's nonetheless a good 8 pounds lighter than the 249.

And of course there's also the Ultimax and the Shrike, but I don't know any specifics about them such as weight and whatnot.

[Markost]

For me, this is a real support weapon, not that heavy-barreled H&k 416:



Ultimax: 6,8 kg with loaded 100-round magazine and sling

How is this different from other ar's?