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8/21/2026 3:54:57 PM EDT
With the current availability and capabilities of the IAR, my impression of the need for a Belt-fed 5.56mm gun went way down, but Echo Mike has a nice discussion here and also breaks down what you need to run a M249 or similar:

Complete Beginners Guide to the LMG - Lima 6, M249 and Belt-feds
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8/25/2026 1:01:36 PM EDT
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