Machine Gunner/ Saw Gunner Plate Carrier Set-up

In this video I break down my Machine Gunner/ Saw Gunner plate carrier set up. Enjoy! And stay tuned for more!

[@briancastanza7483]

Fantastic video, there is almost zero info online to better a machine gunner’s kit. I carry a 240 and have been trying to square myself away better and this helps a lot. Thanks!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m glad I could help! Check out the machine Gunner belt video too!

[@unbroken5885]

Seconded. I got put on the 240 and am trying to figure out how the fuck to carry everything. Oh and I have no assistant gunner for the time being lol.@@TheGruntPerspective

[@danieltucker7007]

@@unbroken5885also m240 gunner trying to find info is impossible

[@Ozone26175]

lol looks like we all got the 240, i’m in the same boat

[@albasu_]

@@unbroken5885 I been there. I never got an assistant. Had to carry it all myself

[@12345678971926]

You are so on point I used to carry the same stuff on me. You are truly a professional of your craft if you’re in the service man still, I will recommend you warrant officer because you are an expert of your field

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m trying to be a gunner one day down the line

[@joshwelsh1935]

I always thought SAW gunner was the second most important role in a team because it's the highest casualty producing weapon for your team, so we always have the most experienced guy on it.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’ve heard that’s the norm

[@georgec.6061]

i just got to my unit 2 months ago and they put me as SAW gunner smh.

[@wyatt4790]

@@georgec.6061same lol, been doing a lot of research.

[@Notyourdaddystoast]

I ended up using the Vickers 240 sling. Fuckin love that thing. It's currently living on my 1919a4.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

It’s a work horse

[@pauljohansen719]

That weird corporal guarding slings lol

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah you know exactly what I’m talking about 😂

[@12345678971926]

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you you remember those soft square lunchboxes that you see at Walmart the soft cloth cooler style ones I literally took that same concept to a seamstress had her make me a heavy duty burlap copy instead of zippers I use buttons and I think it worked wonders does detaching from my kit put on the ground over 100 rounds of whoop ass

[@Doug807]

Great video. Thanks

[@12345678971926]

I do like the concept I saw Gunner load out a little bit easier to work with a 240 Gunner because I’m like a saw you don’t have a nut sack but there’s a coquette that’s blue force tactical that attaches to a 240 to give you a Nutsack on it but that’s expensive. Your video is very solid if you could do another one like that one for a saw recommendation, and the second part for 240 gonna recommendation overall keep up the good work

[@DDIISSEE]

Interesting...anywhere I've ever been the SAW gunner was the most senior dude in the fireteam other than the team leader.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah some places do it differently. I think probably the most senior dude is the better way to go

[@griffin5226]

Interesting video. I would recommend using a Photon microlight in place of that electronic glow stick. should function better while being smaller.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@universal1014]

FYI on the slings I think blueforce gear makes a sling specifically for belt fed weapons (I have no experience with them I just remember hearing Larry vickers mention designing a sling specifically for 240 gunners)

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah I think they do too, I’ve never seen or used them either though

[@Nick-hm9rh]

ferro concepts makes a wide version of their slingster for machine gunners too

[@jaredpeabody894]

pretty sure the BFG slings are now issued with Canada's Upgraded C6 FLEX machine Guns (Canadian M240)

[@bigbonk52]

This moment when u need half an hour to explain basic infantry gear for modern combat. This is what u get after 30 years of 3-mags-slick spec ops "wars".

[@TheGruntPerspective]

In short, more ammo

[@JimneyCriquet]

Anyone who actually did it, didn’t have only 3 mags. KZbin navy seals maybe

[@personalaccount8914]

What do you need the fixed blade knife for that can't be done with the little folding knife on a multitool? So far, I've never needed it for anything except MRE bags and 550 cord but you're active duty and I'm not. The only thing I can think of is stabbing someone or something but that seems incredibly unlikely to me.

[@intuitivefugitive8852]

How do they carry 6 plus 200 round drum mags full to the brim into combat without significantly reducing mobility and agility…??? Very serious question or do the team members help take the weight and spread it out

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Every member of a machine gun team carries ammo. The gunner actually carries the least in most cases (to compensate for the weight of the gun) That being said the gunner does need to carry some ammo. For 7.62 about 200 rounds, and for 5.56 it’s not uncommon for the gunner to carry 200 rounds on the gun, and 400 rounds on his gear. As for the team leader and ammunition bearer, they would be carrying the rest of the ammo needed for whatever mission you’re doing. If it’s too much for them to carry, then we start to spread out ammo amongst the rest of the squad/ plt.

[@USpatriot741776]

Maybe you could swap the pistol and the nvg pouch?

[@JEJAK5396]

For the gun level, you can buy ones that attach to 1913 rail and run it on the gun. Where do you carry the cleaning kit and broken case extractor?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That would go inside the gunners pack most likely, the broken case extractor however would go in the GP pouch I just didn’t have one to demonstrate.

[@bad_company_usa]

One of many questions. (I was a saw gunner in the army) Where do you carry your drums of ammo? [Just saw your belt video and would like to talk more]

[@TheGruntPerspective]

The ammo drums would go on the belt. The kit it definitely geared more towards 7.62 but it can work for 556

[@stx_smitty346]

For the left side gunners admin pouch .. do you have a specific brand that you use ?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

No not really, the one in the video is BDS tactical though

[@ClimbAClassic]

How did you secure the cummerbund in the back? Did you use any special panel or just bungee both sides directly together?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I just did shock cord through the molle on the back of the plate carrier

[@smoothoperator4622]

Excellent video, very educational, as are all of your videos. Thanks! What brand pop-flare pouch is that, and do you think it's a good size for carrying a folding saw like, say a Silky Gomboy? Would be nice to know before I go and buy another pouch that I can't use and don't need. I'm starting to look like a collector. ;)

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That one is a eagle industries, and yes it works great for that!

[@smoothoperator4622]

@@TheGruntPerspective - Excellent, thanks again! I'll have to grab one soon, been looking for a suitable pouch for my Gomboy for a while now. :)

[@smoothoperator4622]

@@TheGruntPerspective - Nice, just scored one off eBay for just over 10 bucks shipped. =D Again, I really enjoy and appreciate your vids man, I've watched quite a few already and always learn something new. Subbed after watching the first many months ago. 👍

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@smoothoperator4622 thanks for the support man!

[@doronlevy1301]

Nice video man! Where can I order that sling and tourniquet pouch from?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

The arbor arms one you can get on their website, the other one your best bet is probably eBay

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

How do new guys carrying 240s square with the existence of 0331s and 0311s as separate MOSs?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

0311’s carry 240’s too

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

@@TheGruntPerspective outside of gunner teams, dolled out as desired? interesting. guess i'd have to see it to understand. thanks

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@superfamilyallosauridae6505 thanks for watching!

[@SpookyMatReacts]

May I ask what plate carrier this is? My current plate carrier is 8 years old and is starting to wear off lol.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

This one is LBT 6094

[@KerberosYT]

Hello, what is the brand of this plate carrier ?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

It’s a LBT SRT plate carrier!

[@pootytang2872]

saw gunner vs 240 gunner, isn't that different set-ups? Unless you're employing the saw as a shorter ranged crew served mg w double the ammo... but that's theoretical, nobody I knew ever did that. I don't think you should impede your pistol draw. When you need that thing you need it right away. Like if you're climbing over a wall or up a ladder while the gun is strapped across your back. or if you encounter someone while the gun is locked in its mount. On your belt carry, 100 rnds rounds each side either 762 box or 100 rnd nutsacks, this should leave enough space for the pistol on the right, knife & nvg hardcase on the left. so what about the other ammo belts? Carry those on a pack. Not in regular assault pack but on gunner specific packs that carry just the stuff you need + water. don't they issue something like this to carry the 300 round belt bag for the ag? saw gunner: 2x100 rnd nutsacks on belt. 2x200 rnd drums + water in gunner pack. 100 rnd on the saw with optional 3rd 200 rnd drum in the pack, switch as needed. the pouch for these should be buckled not velcro. one pmag somewhere on the left side consider leaving the pistol behind weighing in at 30 lbs of ammo and 17 lbs of gun + 3 lbs ammo in the gun. 240 gunner: 2x100 rnd boxes on the belt. 50 starter weighing in at 14 lbs of ammo and 27 lbs of gun + 3 lbs ammo in the gun + 3 lbs pistol & mags.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I understand what you’re saying, all I was trying to say is that this kit can be used for M240 gunners or M249 gunners