TFBTV M60 Machine Gun Mini Documentary
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the history of the M60 machine gun and some of its little-known advantages and disadvantages. Moreover, James reviews reports from the U.S. Army that discuss the effectiveness, range, accuracy, and reliability of the M60. We also look at tests pitting the M60 against its bitter rivals from FN, including the M249 SAW and the M240 or MAG58. While the M60 has been mostly replaced, was this the best idea?
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 History and Development
1:49 M60 vs. Browning M1919
3:05 M60 Overview
4:09 Durability and Reliability?
5:13 M60 vs. FN M240
6:40 Army Reliability Tests
7:23 Controversy Over Testing
9:00 M60 vs. M249 SAW
9:20 M60 Accuracy Testing
10:50 Rambo-style Shooting Tests?!
13:17 M60 Walk-Around
16:04 Conclusion
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LOL....the old "Pig".......when we set up a RON or a defensive position no one wanted to be near it because it lite up a football field at nite when it cut loose.... edit......I did comment before watching the video.....I'm a former JarHead, '80-84.......and now that I think about it, our 60's were in bad shape....well, actually, LOL, everything we used was in bad shape.... :-)
I have served since 1986. Spent three years in the 7th ID (Light). Others can disagree. Free country. The M60 is a better weapon to carry dismounted. It has better balance. As others have noted, the problems with the M60 experienced by soldiers after Vietnam are the result of using worn out weapons. Buy more.
The 240 was already in use as the coaxial machine-gun in the Bradley and the M1 Abrams. It serves well in that role. However, dismounted use is challenging.