This light machine gun is exactly that: extraordinarily lightweight. Coming in at only 11 pounds, it is extremely manageable to carry around and claims to be the world’s lightest machine gun. The Ultimax 100 MK8 fires from a non-reciprocating, open bolt and puts 5.56x45mm NATO down range at a rate of 400-600 rounds per minute with extremely light felt recoil.
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Published: December 26, 2018 { 4 comments }CZ USA is working on stocking shelves across America with brand-new BREN 2 complete rifles in 5.56x45mm NATO and 7.62x39mm.