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Video: FN M249S Semi-automatic Rifle

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American Rifleman Staff

posted on February 1, 2016

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FNH-USA's semi-automatic version of the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), the M249S, is part of the company's "Military Collectors" series. Constructed to the same specifications as the full-auto versions ordered by the military, the only difference with the M249S is the rate of fire. Learn more and see range footage in this SHOT Show 2016 video hosted by Mark Keefe. For more, please visit FNamerica.com.

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