Suppressed FN SAW M249S with Jerry Miculek! | Super SlowMo 4K 60P

Published on March 17, 2016
Duration: 5:05

This guide details a training session with the suppressed FN M249S, led by Jerry Miculek. It covers setting up the firearm with a 100-round belt, utilizing MGM steel targets, and employing a Vortex Razor red dot sight. The session includes advanced drills focused on rapid target transitions and a demonstration of the M249S's controllability during hip-firing, highlighting its reliability in high-volume shooting scenarios.

Quick Summary

Jerry Miculek demonstrates advanced shooting techniques with a suppressed FN M249S, highlighting its setup with a 100-round belt, Vortex Razor optic, and MGM steel targets. Drills focus on rapid target transitions and hip-firing, showcasing the 17 lb firearm's controllability despite its weight. Frangible ammo is recommended for steel targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:17Introduction & Historical Context
  2. 01:05FN M249S Setup & Suppression
  3. 01:27Range Setup & Equipment
  4. 01:48Shooting Drills & Transitions
  5. 03:09History of the M249 SAW
  6. 04:06Hip Firing Drill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the FN M249S shown in the video?

The FN M249S is a semi-automatic version of the military SAW, shown here suppressed and configured with a 100-round belt of 5.56mm ammunition. It features a Vortex Razor red dot sight and weighs approximately 17 lbs.

What type of targets and ammunition are recommended for the FN M249S shooting drills?

For drills involving rapid fire and target transitions, MGM 500 Brinell steel targets are used. Frangible ammunition is recommended when shooting steel targets at close range to minimize ricochet risks.

What historical context is provided for the FN M249S?

Jerry Miculek explains that the M249S is a civilian semi-automatic variant of the FN Minimi, adopted by the US military in 1984 as the M249 SAW. He notes it cannot accept full-auto parts.

What shooting drills are demonstrated with the FN M249S?

The video demonstrates drills involving rapid target transitions, firing multiple rounds on various steel targets, and a 'Rambo' style hip-firing drill with a 20-round belt, showcasing the firearm's controllability.

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