Maintain an M249 Machine Gun Reviews
Barrel Group
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&pageText=The second step in the disassembly of the M249 machine gun involves the disassembly of the barrel group by completing these actions:& &label1=Remove barrel from receiver group& &label2=Remove heat shield& &label3=Remove gas regulator and collar& &label4=Remove gas regulator& &popText1=Start by removing the barrel from the receiver group by depressing the barrel locking lever with your left hand and then lifting the carrying handle using your right hand and push the barrel forward.& &popText2=The second step is to remove the heat shield by placing the barrel with the muzzle end on a hard, flat surface, with the heat shield facing away from your body and place the index fingers of each hand inside the chamber and then use your thumbs to push up on the top clip.& &popText3=The third step is to remove the gas regulator and collar by rotating the gas collar pin out of the notch. Rotate the collar counterclockwise until the collar slides off.& &popText4=The fourth step is to remove the gas regulator by pulling it straight forward toward the muzzle, separating it from the gas block. This completes the disassembly of the barrel group.&