The maximum effective range of the M249 light machine gun is 1,000 yards (910 meters).
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The M249 light machine gun has a maximum effective range of about 800 meters for an area target.
Technically the PKM, since it is an AK-47 variant it fires a 7.62mm round while the M249 shoots a smaller 5.56mm round
700-1200 rpm.
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360 FPS
The M249 is not a rifle - it is a light/general purpose machine gun, also commonly referred to as a SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon). Informally, it's sometimes referred to as the 'piglet'.
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M249 SAW or MLG is used in Battlefield. This game is a US version of Belgian-Made FN Minimi. It uses the 5.56x45mm NATO round, which lowers the weight of the gun.
600 to 800 rounds