| SIG Sauer MG 338 | |
|---|---|
| Type | General Purpose Machine gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 21.4 pounds (9.7 kg) |
| Length | 50 in (1,300 mm) |
| Barrel length | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Cartridge | .338 Norma Magnum |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Short Recoil Impulse Averaging |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,650 ft/s (810 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 1,860 yards (1,700 meters) |
| Maximum firing range | 6,170 yards (5,640 meters) |
| Feed system | 50 or 100-round belt |
The SIG Sauer MG 338 is a medium machine gun manufactured by the SIG Sauer company.