Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. (OOW) is pleased to offer our unique, re-engineered, belt-fed, semi-automatic version of the M240 machine gun. Delivering up to minute-of-angle (MOA) accuracy, high capacity, and proven durability, this weapon is ideal for situations which require highly accurate, sustained, controlled fire.
The M240-SLR is dimensionally identical to the M240, and is able to integrate into any M240 mounting system. The most noticeable difference between the M240-SLR and the M240 machine gun is that the SLR fires from a closed bolt. Many of the internal parts of the firearm have been redesigned, introducing an entirely new breed of M240.
The bolt and trigger groups are new and not interchangeable with the original M240. These new internal parts are all manufactured by OOW at our ISO certified facility where we are able to ensure that quality meets our stringent standards.
While the internal mechanism of the firearm has been redesigned, we've kept it simple. The M240-SLR requires only two tools to break it down. All other actions such as barrel changing, loading, feed cover functions, etc. remain the same as the original M240.
In field tests, using match ammunition, a randomly chosen weapon easily produced minute-of-angle (1") groups at 100 yards! In both single and rapid fire (400 rpm) tests, absolutely no malfunctions were experienced with the gun...a true testament to its superb engineering.
Specifications
Caliber 7.62 x 51mm
Finish Phosphate
Operation Closed Bolt, Semi-Automatic
Feed Mechanism M-13 Link
Weight Empty 24.2 pounds
Length Overall 47.5 inches with flash hider
Barrel 4 Grooves with a uniform right hand twist, one turn in 12 inches
Barrel Length 20 inches
Sights Open, Adjustable Iron
Firearm Includes :
Sling with Hook Assembly
Regulator Scraper
Plastic Lubricant
Needle Nose Pliers
Brass Hammer
Spanner Wrench
Combination Scraper Tool
Assembly Tool
Safety Glasses
Ruptured Cartridge Case Extractor
Front Sight Combo Adjusting Tool
Disassembly Tool
M240 Custom Fitted Hard Case
2,500 M13 Links
M240 Cleaning Kit
Parts Pouch
Operating & Technical Manual
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 7.62X51mm NATO cartridge was adopted by the U.S. in the M14 rifle in 1957. NATO adopted it in the same year, but in other platforms. The 7.62X51mm is essentially a shortened 30-06 case, allowing a more compact action and more compact ammunition at very minor cost in performance. A side benefit--which might not have been anticipated--is improved accuracy because of the greater efficiency of the shorter case. Although 7.62X51mm has been largely supplanted by the 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge in service rifles, it is still widely used by militaries around the world and remains a primary cartridge for light and medium machineguns. Due to its exceptional accuracy it is also a very common cartridge for military sniping at ranges to a bit beyond 1000 yards. The civilian version, the 308 Winchester, was introduced in 1952 while the 7.62X51MM was still in the experimental stages.
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Craig Boddington
