The SIG MG 338 is primarily chambered in .338 Norma Magnum and has an effective range of approximately 1,700 meters, approximately twice the effective range of 7.62x51mm, while at …

Jan 15, 2020 · In comparison to the current M240 (7.62x51cal) machine gun, which has been in service with the U.S. Military for 60 years, the SIG MG 338, is noticeably lighter, weighing only …

Jan 22, 2020 · As a multi-caliber, modular system, the new SIG MG 338 is easily convertible to 7.62 NATO. For more information on the MG 338, check out our American Rifleman First Look …

Apr 17, 2024 · By 2016, the problematic capability gap between America’s medium and heavy machine guns was well defined and the solution was identified in the form of the 338 Norma …

May 4, 2021 · According to the Sig Sauer press release, the MG 338 is a “belt-fed, lightweight medium machine gun weighing under 20lbs., chambered in 338 Norma Mag.

The M338, a .338mm Norma Magnum machine gun made by Sig Sauer, completed safety testing recently and is under limited user evaluation by special operations troops. (Sig Sauer)

Apr 16, 2021 · Effective at ranges out to 2,000 meters, the SIG Sauer MG 338 machine gun has a greater range than the M240 platoon-level machine gun. It has a rate of fire of 600 pounds and …

Apr 19, 2024 · Now working on the second-generation prototype, SIG’s engineers put significant effort into SOCOM’s caliber conversion capability requirement. The command required its …

Mar 13, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the SIG-Sauer MG338 Light Machine Gun (LMG) including pictures.

In comparison to the current M240 (7.62x51cal) machine gun, which has been in service with the U.S. Military for 60 years, the SIG MG 338, is noticeably lighter, weighing only 20 pounds, and …