M14 Forum

NE450N02

Here are some thoughts on belt feds, baised on my actual firing experience.

In a fixed position, the Browning 1919 is a hard gun to beat.
I like the cloth belt version, as the Cloth Belts are easy and fast to reload, with the belt loading machine...

IF money was no object, the MG3 in 308 [the 308 version of the MG42] would be my overall pick.

Once upon a time I was invited to a Machine Gun shoot, with a MG42. First we loaded THOUSANDS of rounds of 8MM in the non disengrating links.
THEN we proceded to shoot up a car, an icebox, and a washer and dryer, all at a distance...
That gives you a LOT of respect for the MG42, and Belt Feds in general...

Third is the Belt Fed H&K 21. Several times I have "seen" the H&K fire 500 rounds with ONE pull of the trigger...

Also the H&K 21 will take the standard H&K scope mounts.

I can say, that with a H&K 21, with scope [they have a Ballistic Cam], firing short bursts at a distance, it is SCARY ACCURATE].
Like a Belt Fed Sniper Rifle...

steve12

My belt fed. MG34.

brassmagnet

I would agree about the 1919 Air Cooled Browning!



I run mine in both links and belts, since my belt loader is very fussy on belts, and the needles fail to work all the time. I'm still contemplating a shuttle system for the belt loader.

I too have had a chance to shoot the MG42 a few times, and with it's faster ROF, it's devastating. One has to be sure and change barrels often if extended firing is done - pretty easy though, as long as you have a few barrels on hand. As you can see, I use the MG3 Ground Mount for my 1919's - pretty nice mount for armchair shooting (I don't get down on the ground much anymore)



Never had a chance to shoot an HK21, but I've seen them in action. Impressive, as are all HK weapons systems, IMHO.

You didn't even mention the M60 or the M2HB?

farmallsh

I'm a big fan of the HK 21. Only things that run faster are the MG 34 and 42.

This one runs like a raped ape

82nd ABN

All I have to say is wow! Had no idea members had such sweet harware. If there isn't one already there should be a machine gun picture section so you guys can show off your wares. Sweet stuff!

yellowfin

It's really nice that 8mm is so cheap these days.

CH47Guy

DFB 1941

NE450N02

As an "Individual" not a member of any "Army", I would probably pick a H&K 21 for my "personal" use.
I would scope it, and have it sighted in properly...

[I must say I am an H&K Freek]

On several occasions I have seen H&K 21's shoot 500 rounds with ONE pull of the trigger...

For "Armies" I think the MG3 would be a better choice...

Even in a fixed position, it could almost rival the Browning
1919.

A poster said I did not mention the M2...

It, not being in a standard rifle calibre, is in a seperate catagory.

The Browning M2 50 BMG is the FINEST Heavy Calibre machine gun on the Planet.