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The Army is replacing the M240 machine gun

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August 22, 2025

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The Army is finally moving to replace the M240 machine gun after nearly 50 years of service. But what comes next?

In this episode, we break down why the Army is seeking a new medium machine gun, what might replace the 7.62mm M240, and how contenders like the SIG MG 338, KAC LAMG, FN Evolys, and Ohio Ordnance’s REAPR fit into the picture. We also dive into why the Army seems to want .338 Norma Magnum.

Intro - 00:00-01:41

Ad read - 01:41-2:56

Why now? 02:56-05:24

The contenders - 05:24-08:54

Why .338 Norma Mag? 08:54-11:04

What’s next? 11:04-End

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Written by: Kyle Gunn

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