Maintain an M249 Machine Gun Reviews
Barrel Group
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&pageText=The second step in checking the serviceability of the M249 machine gun involves inspecting the barrel group by completing these actions:&
&label1=Check the flash suppressor&
&label2=Check the front sight post and base &
&label3=Check the heat shields assembly&
&label4=Check the gas regulator and collar&
&label5=Check the barrel&
&label6=Check the gas plug&
&label7=Check the carrying handle&
&popText1=The flash suppressor should not be cracked, and it should be fastened securely.&
&popText2=The front sight post and front sight base must not be bent, cracked, or broken. Weapons already zeroed should not be adjusted.&
&popText3=The heat shield assembly is inspected for damage, cracks, or broken retaining clamps.&
&popText4=The gas regulator and collar are checked for cracks or burrs.&
&popText5=The barrel is checked for bulges, cracks, bends, obstructions, or pits in the chamber or bore.&
&popText6=The gas plug is checked for obstructions, cracks, and bulges.&
&popText7=The carrying handle is checked to ensure it is not cracked, broken, or missing; that it can be folded under spring pressure to both the right and left; and that it remains locked in an upright position. This completes serviceability check for the barrel group.&
