The Saw
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Information about the SAW:
General Info:
The SAW, short for Squad Automatic Weapon, was the primary weapon of Saul and was retrieved from the arms room at the Army Reserve Cente.
Appears in:
General Information on the SAW:
The SAW provides
Weight: The following table lists the approximate weights (in pounds) of the M249 SAW and box of 5.56 ammo.
Length The length of the M249 SAW is 40.75 inches.
Range: The following table lists the range (in meters) for the M249 SAW.
Rate of Fire: The following table lists the rate of fire (in rounds per minute) for the M249 SAW.
Sights: The following table lists the types of sights for the M249 SAW.
Descriptive Characteristics The M249 SAW is
General Info:
The SAW, short for Squad Automatic Weapon, was the primary weapon of Saul and was retrieved from the arms room at the Army Reserve Cente.
Appears in:
- Chapter 4 - Used by Saul to clear "zombies" that got into the tower.
- Chapter 13 - Used by Burt and Angel to keep the "zombies" off the fire truck.
General Information on the SAW:
The SAW provides
- Long-range, close defensive, and final protective fires as part of the squad?s defensive lines
- Close and continuous fire in support of front-line rifle squads
Weight: The following table lists the approximate weights (in pounds) of the M249 SAW and box of 5.56 ammo.
| Item | Weight (in pounds) |
|---|---|
| Weapon (with bipod and tools) | 17 |
| 200-round box (filled) | 6.92 |
Range: The following table lists the range (in meters) for the M249 SAW.
| Type of Range | Range (in meters) |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 600 |
| Area target: | 1,000 |
| Point target: | 800 |
| Grazing fire: | 600 |
Rate of Fire: The following table lists the rate of fire (in rounds per minute) for the M249 SAW.
| Rate of Fire | Rounds per Minute |
|---|---|
| Cyclic | 850 |
| Sustained | 50 |
| Rapid | 100 |
Sights: The following table lists the types of sights for the M249 SAW.
| Sight | Type |
| Front | Semi-fixed hooded post |
| Rear | Fully adjustable peep type |
- Gas-operated. Gas taken from the barrel acts on a piston directly fixed to the bolt carrier (slide). A single piston controls the gas pressure.
- Air-cooled. The barrel is air-cooled and has a fixed head space. No special cooling measures are required. The normal outside temperature provides adequate cooling in any climate.
- Belt- or magazine-fed. The M249 SAW uses a 200-round ammunition box consisting of a combat mix of linked ammunition under usual conditions. During firing, the links disengage and feeding is continuous. The weapon has an alternate 30-round magazine provision authorized only during emergency situations. Using the 30-round magazine reduces the performance of the weapon.
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