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.&