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The M-249 SAW is available in other smaller, lighter versions.
I don't like the magazine-fed idea, I can carry 200 rounds read-to go on a SAW, but it takes a lot of space (and weight) to carry 200 rounds in 30 round magazines. Also, it takes much longer to reload (as you have to do 6 reloads for 210 rounds) vs. one for the belt-fed. I can carry extra saw drums on my person fairly easily, giving me 600 rounds or more of nearly instant firepower, there is just no way to carry that in box magazines in any reasonably accessible fashion. Also, if you get a resupply, etc. the box magazines take a LONG time to reload, and if you lose them you will not be able to run your weapon any more. All you really need for the SAW is the linked ammo.
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Oh, and the SAW can be carried (and often is) with a 100 round cloth magazine which sits up close and tight to the base of the weapon. It shaves off a lot of weight and bulk while still providing more than 3X the rounds in a regular box magazine.
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