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No. The M60 is chambered for the much smaller 7.62 NATO cartridge (similar to the .308 Winchester).

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Q: Is the M60 machine gun 50 cal?
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How far can a machine gun fier?

Depends on the machine gun. The US M60 has an effective range of 1,100 meters. The Browning M2 .50 cal has an effective range of 2,000 yards.


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