Poll - Favorite 7.62mm MG

[chico20854]

Well, since we're on a roll here...

[Targan]

The LSW version of the G-11. So many bullets, so little weight. Pity it didn't get past the prototype stage.

Edit: What the hell am I talking about Favourite 7.62mm MG! I'm an idiot. Let me reconsider...

[pmulcahy11b]

Again, I have to go for The Pig.

[Ramjam]

Called me old fashioned but I went with the Bren.

I was lucky enough to fire a .303 version when I was a army cadet many years ago and I've been issued the 7.62mm version (L4 LMG) when serving with both the army and the TA.

The L4 LMG was highly accurate and a true joy to fire. Yes it only had a 30 rd mag, but it's lightweight compared to the GPMG was a bonus on long patrols.

[Raellus]

I like the "Gimpy" but the PKM looks a lot lighter and easier to handle. If I had to hump an MG, I'd want one that wouldn't give me back spasms.

That said, the relatively new, cut-down version of the M240 that the SEALs are using looks flippin' sweet (I can't remember its designation).

[Matt Wiser]

Heckler & Koch HK-21. Delta Force took 'em on EAGLE CLAW and SEALs also use 'em. If you've read Keith Douglas' SEAL Team Seven books, both machine-gunners use the HK-21.

[Legbreaker]

I'm going with the HK-21 because of it's generally lighter weight and ability to use either belts or magazines.

BUT my heart says M60...

[jester]

I would go with the M60 Carbine which was used by the SEAL teams. It is similiar to the M60E3, those things were a bit lighter and they had the cool forward grip, hey a cool factor can be a plus And it can do anything a regular 60 could do just a bit lighter, and the bipod is on the reframe not the barrel again adding to lightness.

The M240 is cool and all, but heavy, a good weapon to be left in the tripod for fixed positions, but humping it, fagetaboutit! <Unless the poll was what 7.62 MG would you like in a defensive position, and the minigun is a gattling gun so it don't count you smartys>

A close second although not 7.62 would be the MG 42

And the BAR is a weapon all its own, hey the Brits and Ozzies get Brens! But it is an "AUTOMATIC RIFLE!" Damned semantics.

[pmulcahy11b]

I would go with the M60 Carbine which was used by the SEAL teams. It is similiar to the M60E3, those things were a bit lighter and they had the cool forward grip, hey a cool factor can be a plus And it can do anything a regular 60 could do just a bit lighter, and the bipod is on the reframe not the barrel again adding to lightness.

Designation: M60E4. It has three interchangeable barrels of short, medium, and standard length.

[Targan]

Upon reconsideration I'm voting for the HK21 as well.

[General Pain]

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I went for the MG3 - on the other hand the custom-made (fictional) PainTek AK with 100 drum (7.62Nato) and interchangable shotgun or GLU is my usual choice in HQs campaign...

[simonmark6]

120mm cannon

[waiting4something]

I have only shot the M240G machine gun and it was bad ass. Still' I'm gonna go with the M60 because it just beams machoism. I mean when I think machine gun I think M60 whether it be the E1, E3, or E4. Sure as a support weapon it's not in the same class as the 240 and some others, but it's sexier for sure. All the 1980's movies had a impact on me. I know it's not best as a GPMG, but if I could own one it be the M60.

[Graebarde]

I like the HK21... In fact I like most HK weapons systems..

[HorseSoldier]

Of the actual MGs I've gotten to play with (M60, MAG and 240s, HK21, MG3, and the PK) the PK stands head and shoulders above the rest of them as a light machinegun for a guy or two to actually have to haul around and fight.