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Posted: 9/6/2016 7:44:24 PM EDT
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Looks good, is it better than FN made model? Cost? Reliability? Reviews? Availability? Who is Battle Brothers Trading?
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Posted: 9/17/2016 5:27:22 PM EDT
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<a href="https://flic.kr/p/L3mutu" target="_blank">https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8555/28906328810_3cdbdf9f32_o.jpg</a>FN 249s SAW by Battle Brothers Trading, on Flickr So sick! |
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Posted: 9/17/2016 7:35:34 PM EDT
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Looks good, is it better than FN made model? Cost? Reliability? Reviews? Availability? Who is Battle Brothers Trading? I'm pretty sure that's just a 249S in new clothes. |
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Posted: 9/19/2016 6:43:12 PM EDT
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I'm in the market for one.
Does anyone know who has the best price right now? Should I get it now or should I wait after the election? Anyone came with bump fire idea for M249S? |
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Posted: 9/19/2016 10:35:06 PM EDT
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I'm in the market for one. Does anyone know who has the best price right now? Should I get it now or should I wait after the election? Anyone came with bump fire idea for M249S? DSG had one. Still may have it. It's under BFG I.e. Big fucking gun 
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Posted: 9/20/2016 1:32:51 AM EDT
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Are you kidding? Wait after election? What if Hillary wins? Mother of all panic buys will ensue!
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Posted: 9/20/2016 4:02:46 PM EDT
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Has anyone dealt with Sweetwater Armory for M249S stuff?
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Posted: 9/20/2016 4:34:59 PM EDT
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I don't have real mil one side by side to compare- is the flash hider on the M249S the same exact one used in the issued configuration? Would a mil BFA fit and function fine on the M249S? Yea, I ran 60rds of blanks through mine. functions fine. 
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Posted: 9/25/2016 12:42:46 AM EDT
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Has anyone dealt with Sweetwater Armory for M249S stuff? Picked up some accessories and stuff. Was quick to make contact and pleasant to deal with. Got just what I ordered. I would do business again. Doc |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 3:31:04 PM EDT
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It seems SAW prices have come down a little since the election. Most I see listed right now are right around MSRP at $7499 and not really moving quickly like before. See one listed at $6999 with no bids as of now. Lots of them on gunbroker right now. Think the M249s rush has finally subsided and we can finally start to see some haggling prices soon. Last night I thought I saw one listed for $6499 but don't see it anymore so I think someone snag it already. Hopefully FN moves forward with an M240s version soon.
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Posted: 12/18/2016 8:50:58 PM EDT
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I have noticed the price coming down a little. I still don't expect to see it below 6K but it is on my buy list so I can mount it on a vehicle. |
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Posted: 12/18/2016 10:18:09 PM EDT
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I want one with a bumpfire stock
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Posted: 12/21/2016 10:45:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/22/2016 12:55:52 AM EDT
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Looks like dealers are starting to list the FN M249s Para. Has a shorty 16" barrel. 
M249s Para I just submitted a bid for shits and giggles........ 
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Posted: 12/22/2016 1:23:44 AM EDT
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I just submitted a bid for shits and giggles........ There's a black one also. Looks like it comes less heat shield but uses a lower rail instead. Black Para |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 2:06:46 PM EDT
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My local funstore has a para in stock - pricetag reads 8 large
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Posted: 1/3/2017 2:28:56 PM EDT
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Never having the privilege to fire one, Is the FCG similar to the AR platform for drop in triggers that can get close to FA rate of fire? I'm paying and praying the nolo contender case works and I can purchase a real one in my lifetime without the retardedly Excessive price point of entry. $5000 for new one! I'm in like flynn. I dunno about the semi auto version but the full auto version was open bolt firing, trigger was pretty simple(simply let bolt fly forward), rest of it was "upper" mechanism which was feeding, ejecting, bolt locking(rotated at it went into chamber) and gas return. dang it has been 14 years and I still remember getting 2nd in the company speed strip and reassemble competition.  I swear that bastard cheated.
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Posted: 1/13/2017 5:09:58 PM EDT
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Just got another barrel in the other day and wanted to ask you guys whats the best route in trying to put on a Surefire muzzle brake?I understand the barrel threading on the M249 barrels is 9/16-24 LH thread correct? Was looking at the Surefire brakes and they don't offer anything with that thread pattern except a flash hider which I cannot use since I'm in one of those states that don't like evil flash hiders. What are my options as far as getting a muzzle brake on this barrel?
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Posted: 1/14/2017 4:17:43 PM EDT
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If anyone that has one has the issue of the trigger hanging up after firing a round(usually rapidfire), It's the trigger hanging up in the pistol grip. FN repair dept in Columbia, SC is aware of this, and can get you fixed up. They took care of a friends 249 that had this issue.
Another thing the guys at FN showed us, was what they do before disassembly: Safety off pull charging handle back, inspect chamber for no rounds, insert yellow action block pull trigger pull charging handle back slightly, remove action block slowly ease charging handle forward disassemble this is the preferred way to release all spring tension before disassembly. |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 9:36:22 PM EDT
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Just got another barrel in the other day and wanted to ask you guys whats the best route in trying to put on a Surefire muzzle brake?I understand the barrel threading on the M249 barrels is 9/16-24 LH thread correct? Was looking at the Surefire brakes and they don't offer anything with that thread pattern except a flash hider which I cannot use since I'm in one of those states that don't like evil flash hiders. What are my options as far as getting a muzzle brake on this barrel? I had my gunsmith make up a small tube that has female threading of 9/16-24 LH on one end and 1/2-28 RH male threads on the other end. He then permanently attached the tube to the Para barrel and then permanently attached a AAC Flash hider to the tube. Lynn |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 9:42:51 PM EDT
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What about chopping the barrel off, and having it re-threaded to 1/2" x 28? If you're short of 16" to work with, you could have your smith pin and weld it.
Would that work with the M249s, or would you have issues possibly with the shorter barrel and gas pressures for cycling? With the Para version having a 13 inch barrel, with the same internals (?), I'd think you'd be OK chopping off 1/2" at the end. I gotta say, the Para version looks tempting. Maybe not 7500 tempting, but 6500 tempting. |
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Posted: 1/16/2017 10:34:20 PM EDT
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Ok guys been searching around and finally found a company that makes custom barrel thread adapters. I currently have them making me a barrel thread adapter for my M249 Para barrel. This will allow me to run the Surefire Socom Brake which is 1/2-28. These guys can make any thread pattern as you wish.
* Custom M249 barrel thread adapter 9/16-24 LH to 1/2-28 RH (Price $114 shipped - 10-12 days to make) The Company website. Att. Drew Infinite Product Solutions *Then will be sending the barrel to Ohio Ordnance Works for the installation perm pin/weld the brake adapter onto the Para barrel making it 16.1. Ohio Ordnance Works Hope you guys can use the info.
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Posted: 1/20/2017 12:10:01 PM EDT
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Got my Para last week.
Now have picked up all the stuff for a rifle conversion - stock, barrel complete, handguard, etc. Nutsacks, nutsack relocation adapter, and sling. Biggest complaint so far is linking ammo 
Serious question, why does it bumpfire sometimes, then not eject the case? Ive had it do it 3 times in 200 rounds. |
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Posted: 1/20/2017 9:18:55 PM EDT
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Got my Para last week. nutsack relocation adapter, What is a relocation adapter? |
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Posted: 1/21/2017 8:48:04 AM EDT
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Its a machined aluminum deal that slides into the emergency magazine well, and locks.
You then slide the nutsack into it, and it brings the sack up the side, allowing it to feed almost direct into the tray. |
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Posted: 1/21/2017 6:51:16 PM EDT
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Its a machined aluminum deal that slides into the emergency magazine well, and locks. You then slide the nutsack into it, and it brings the sack up the side, allowing it to feed almost direct into the tray. Interesting. Thanks. You wouldn't happen to have a picture or a link would you? |
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Posted: 1/22/2017 8:49:03 AM EDT
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Interesting. Thanks. You wouldn't happen to have a picture or a link would you? Ill try to find one. Guy i got mine from is a liar, and I wont support him |
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Posted: 1/26/2017 7:37:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2017 1:39:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI've never seen that style before. Must be a MK46 thing. |
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Posted: 1/27/2017 1:48:08 PM EDT
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Ill try to find one. Guy i got mine from is a liar, and I wont support him 
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Posted: 2/1/2017 7:17:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryInteresting, thanks. For those that have used this, what is the advantage? |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 3:32:40 PM EDT
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If your shooting from an M192 tripod you will need to use that adapter so you can attach the plastic 200rd drum on it or when using the nutsacks.
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Posted: 2/2/2017 8:47:50 PM EDT
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If your shooting from an M192 tripod you will need to use that adapter so you can attach the plastic 200rd drum on it or when using the nutsacks. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/fb/c8/78/fbc878dc16a007068069f7466d79f9bd.jpg Great information. Thanks. |
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Posted: 2/3/2017 8:23:04 AM EDT
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I'm in if someone makes a binary trigger.
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Posted: 2/3/2017 4:40:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/3/2017 4:41:11 PM EDT
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There are adapters to put an AR stock on a SAW right? Anyone got a link?
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Posted: 2/8/2017 4:40:27 AM EDT
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never mind
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Posted: 2/14/2017 6:28:11 PM EDT
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Anybody start tinkering with these yet to make them into a bump-firing platform? I remember loads of people talking about the idea a few months back, thinking that these would really shine in that role.
I shot one and the trigger is pretty long, so I'm not sure if it can even be done. But I figure someone is trying at this point. On another note, anyone see one of the FDE paras in-person yet? I've seen all sorts of images through google and I cant quite tell if I'm a fan yet. In some pics, it looks great; in others, not so great. |
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Posted: 2/14/2017 8:43:07 PM EDT
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Anybody start tinkering with these yet to make them into a bump-firing platform? I remember loads of people talking about the idea a few months back, thinking that these would really shine in that role. I shot one and the trigger is pretty long, so I'm not sure if it can even be done. But I figure someone is trying at this point. On another note, anyone see one of the FDE paras in-person yet? I've seen all sorts of images through google and I cant quite tell if I'm a fan yet. In some pics, it looks great; in others, not so great. 
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Posted: 2/27/2017 9:51:50 PM EDT
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I like my black one. Not sure about the FDE though. https://www.gunsamerica.com/UserImages/5511/933400562/wm_9677300.jpg What's not to like!!!
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Posted: 3/15/2017 1:25:38 AM EDT
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What about chopping the barrel off, and having it re-threaded to 1/2" x 28? If you're short of 16" to work with, you could have your smith pin and weld it. Would that work with the M249s, or would you have issues possibly with the shorter barrel and gas pressures for cycling? With the Para version having a 13 inch barrel, with the same internals (?), I'd think you'd be OK chopping off 1/2" at the end. I have a M249S and bought short and long barrels. After talking with 2 well respected gunsmiths, they both advised against an adapter because I want to use my can. They were both concerned about it being off slightly and blowing up a can or barrel. I opted with cutting down a 20" barrel that's 16" overall with a pin and weld. The short barrel can't be used because of length, but I'll have all parts and accessories in time for collectors sake. How should I have barrel refinished? Cerakote? Anodized? Anyone have a source for a para stock? |
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Posted: 3/18/2017 12:00:35 PM EDT
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I have a M249S and bought short and long barrels. After talking with 2 well respected gunsmiths, they both advised against an adapter because I want to use my can. They were both concerned about it being off slightly and blowing up a can or barrel. I opted with cutting down a 20" barrel that's 16" overall with a pin and weld. The short barrel can't be used because of length, but I'll have all parts and accessories in time for collectors sake. How should I have barrel refinished? Cerakote? Anodized? Anyone have a source for a para stock? |
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Posted: 3/19/2017 2:46:15 PM EDT
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Thank you!
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:17:42 PM EDT
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I’ve decided to take the 249S plunge . Couple of questions:
All I’ve seen so far for sale on GB are new ones. When do you think used ones will start showing up? It’s such a high dollar item that even paying 90% of list would save 700 bucks. Any issues with them feeding from magazines, for those that own one? Am I correct in saying that the thread on both the Para and regular versions are some funky 9/16’ or left hand or metric or some other tool of the devil, instead of good old USA ½” x 28 TPI? I want to be able to put a Surefire flash hider on it, so I think I’ll need to get the longer barrel, then have my Smith cut it down and rethread. Are the gas systems the same length between the Para and regular length barrels, such that you could cut down a regular length barrel without issues? Or are they different length gas systems, such as on a FAL? Ultimately, I want the Para look. The Para barrels I’ve seen for sale are actually 150 bucks cheaper than the longer versions. So, with that it would make sense to get a regular and cheaper version, cut and re-thread the barrel to put my SF hider on it, and then pick up a Para barrel. But, I’ve not see the Para stock for sale by itself. I have seen an AR style collapsible stock for about 250-300 bucks. Are these better than the wire style Para stocks, which I could see having a poor cheek weld. How accurate is the M249S, with a decent scope? Sub 2 MOA with good ammo? What else should I consider, besides getting ammo and lots of it? Thanks, |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 10:14:28 PM EDT
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What is the current best price seen on these? It seems that the paras and the regular model are about the same price. Does anyone think that the price will drop lower?
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Posted: 4/4/2017 12:13:16 AM EDT
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I’ve decided to take the 249S plunge . Couple of questions: All I’ve seen so far for sale on GB are new ones. When do you think used ones will start showing up? It’s such a high dollar item that even paying 90% of list would save 700 bucks. Any issues with them feeding from magazines, for those that own one? Am I correct in saying that the thread on both the Para and regular versions are some funky 9/16’ or left hand or metric or some other tool of the devil, instead of good old USA ½” x 28 TPI? I want to be able to put a Surefire flash hider on it, so I think I’ll need to get the longer barrel, then have my Smith cut it down and rethread. Are the gas systems the same length between the Para and regular length barrels, such that you could cut down a regular length barrel without issues? Or are they different length gas systems, such as on a FAL? Ultimately, I want the Para look. The Para barrels I’ve seen for sale are actually 150 bucks cheaper than the longer versions. So, with that it would make sense to get a regular and cheaper version, cut and re-thread the barrel to put my SF hider on it, and then pick up a Para barrel. But, I’ve not see the Para stock for sale by itself. I have seen an AR style collapsible stock for about 250-300 bucks. Are these better than the wire style Para stocks, which I could see having a poor cheek weld. How accurate is the M249S, with a decent scope? Sub 2 MOA with good ammo? What else should I consider, besides getting ammo and lots of it? Thanks, Just out of curiousity, why do you want to put a surefire FH on it? If it's to mount a suppressor, I think I read somewhere that FN advised rather strenuously that it is not set up to run a suppressor and they didn't advise it. I could be wrong, but I'm like 95% certain I heard that. |
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Posted: 4/6/2017 5:29:32 PM EDT
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I’ve decided to take the 249S plunge . Couple of questions: Any issues with them feeding from magazines, for those that own one? Ultimately, I want the Para look. The Para barrels I’ve seen for sale are actually 150 bucks cheaper than the longer versions. So, with that it would make sense to get a regular and cheaper version, cut and re-thread the barrel to put my SF hider on it, and then pick up a Para barrel. But, I’ve not see the Para stock for sale by itself. I have seen an AR style collapsible stock for about 250-300 bucks. Are these better than the wire style Para stocks, which I could see having a poor cheek weld. How accurate is the M249S, with a decent scope? Sub 2 MOA with good ammo? What else should I consider, besides getting ammo and lots of it? Thanks, Para barrels have been costing a bit more than regular ones. Check gunbroker. Collapsible AR-type stocks sell for $75-125. Again, check Gunbroker. The old wire collapsible stocks are harder to find than the Collapsible AR-type stocks and will cost more, usually. The wire ones aren't as comfortable. I haven't shot groups with mine but I did zero it at 25m. Getting 2-3 MOA shouldn't be problem. |
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Posted: 5/23/2017 7:38:27 PM EDT
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Looks like Ohio Ordnance Works no longer offers their M240s semi auto. Checked their website and poof they are gone.
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Posted: 6/10/2017 12:37:46 PM EDT
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Prices are better nowadays. Just snatched on on gunbroker for 7k plus 75 s&h (I know
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Question. I want to put an optic... something variable.... suggestions? My BIL has an ELCAN he's not using but getting that loaned seems like a longshot. |
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Posted: 6/16/2017 5:34:04 PM EDT
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local shop has a good deal on one http://peakfirearms.com/index.php/fn-m249s-military-collector-saw-56460.html
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