The SIG Sauer MG 338 is a medium machine gun manufactured by the SIG Sauer company. The SIG MG 338 is primarily chambered in .338 Norma Magnum and has an effective range of …

The weapon uses the .338 Norma Magnum round, giving it greater lethality and double the range of the 7.62 NATO round. The LWMMG has a rate of fire of 500 rounds per minute, an effective …

May 2, 2024 · The ongoing Lightweight Machine Gun-Medium (LMG-M) competition by USSOCOM continues the movement of U.S. forces to a new family of small arms weapons …

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 · Compared to the current M240 (7.62 NATO) machine gun, the SIG MG 338 is noticeably lighter, weighing only 20 pounds, and is designed to provide enhanced capability …

Apr 17, 2024 · The 338 NM cartridge provides triple the ballistic performance of a 7.62 NATO cartridge fired from an M240B. Its performance is closer to that of the 50 BMG, but at less than …

Apr 19, 2024 · The SIG-MMG 338 is capable of not only being converted to standard 7.62 x 51mm to align with NATO ammunition and current stockpiles, and it’s specifically designed to …

Jan 15, 2020 · The belt-fed, lightweight medium machine gun design fires the 338 Norma Mag. SIG’s machine gun also features a short-stoke gas piston system and proprietary recoil …

Mar 13, 2023 · The Light Machine Gun (LMG) system is chambered in the .338 Norma Magnum cartridge, giving it enhanced engagement ranges when compared to the in-service M240 while …

Jan 16, 2020 · According to Sig Sauer, SOCOM has completed its official safety certification for the MG 338 and taken delivery of “multiple systems” comprised of the machine gun, .338 …