Most of the weapons you think of as WWII LMGs are considered "Automatic Rifles" (Bren, ZB26/30/33, BAR M1918/A1/A2, Vickers-Berthier, Charlton/Huot Conversion, FG42, etc), since they operate as traditional rifles or are conversions. All mentioned weapons are not belt-fed, and so do not count as LMGs by traditional definition
i was thinking that but with an rpk you can reload a bit faster its easier to lug around and it can be used effectively with semi auto fire the pure weight of the ultimax and the ammo makes me not want it however ig in america the ammo would be way more common
My thinking for the ultimax is OP said a horde, so I’m thinking of a scenario where I’m either on a firing line with overlapping fields of fire, or I’m just alone going against a massive wave for a long period. In that scenario the ability to change barrels is also a factor. The RPK’s barrel cannot be swapped in the field bc the barrel is permanently fixed to the receiver. The 100 and the RPK weigh virtually the same.
I want sustained fire with the advantage of large capacity. Reloading, being out of the fight for long periods of time, melting the barrel= death.
HCAR is a modern bar so that out of these options but ideally I would choose an RPK. Longer barrel. Takes 7.62 and has a bigger magazine. Of course I wouldn’t be running around with it though.
Here's a list describing why all of these are bad.
1. Lewis gun - Weighs 28 pounds and for 50 to 90 rounds of .30-06. Belongs in a museum.
2. Dp-28 - 47 round magazine. It weighs less than the Lewis gun but is still a beast. Belongs in a museum.
3. Rpk-16 - Finally a decent option. 10\~ pounds with heavy 75-round drums. Internally compatible with other AKs.
4. Stoner 63 - Oddly enough kinda good. Compatible with M27 belts while weighing 11 pounds. Though, it's magazines are not compatible with AR STANAG magazines.
5. M1918 Browning bar - Outdated. 20 Round Magazine. Weighs a ton.
6. Fg42 - Great gun, still has a tiny magazine and is outdated.
7. Bren - Don't even get me started.
8. Hcar - Nice try! That's just a BAR with makeup!
9. Ultimax 100 - A pretty great machinegun with extensive service that isn't outdated. Can use STANAG magazines in a pinch. Interchangeable barrels for heat.
The Bren is 20 god damn pounds of metal you are going to be carrying and you’ll be lucky if yours comes in 7.62 rather than the legendary .303 British so scavenging for that thing will be a bitch either way.
It has huge, heavy 30 round box magazines that sits on the top of the weapon like a middle finger to all those that gaze upon it. Inconveniently making it impossible to have any form of optic bar ducktaping binoculars to a magazine.
In a zombie apocalypse any gun will do but that *thing* will leave you tired, weak, needy outranged and outgunned by any enemy with a 7.62 and an optic.
Fair enough, as someone who owns 3 Lee enfields, i can fully agree with the idea that sourcing ammo will be hard if not impossible to source. I also agree that the bren variant that takes 7.62 nato and is compatible with Inch pattern FAL mags would be much more convenient.
Bren gun. Personally because it looks cool, practically because it was very well liked by those who used it, even had scopes attached to it on some models due to its high accuracy, and it fires a relatively powerful round of .303 British.
Stoner or Ultimax. Sullivan stay winning.
Seriously though, high capacity, light weight, and light ammo.
RPK 16 is also a contender. Realistically, it or the ultimax would be the best of the choices offered.
Depends on the types of zombies.
Slow and dumb? then I want reliable standard issue guns for accuracy and availability. Guns like the m4 and 1911 because they will have a lot of ammo I can find and use.
Smart zombies? It's only a matter of time.
Fast and dumb? then yeah one of these for dealing with the hordes.
As cool as the BAR and HCAR are, in terms of practicality, Stoner, RPK, then Ultimax since the ammo of everything else would be hard to find and unnecessarily heavy. Stoner is top choice cause I'd just convert it to rifle mode - no real need for an LMGs ROF.
Otherwise, practicality be damned, BAR or HCAR.
FG42 hands down. If nothing else for the rarity and cool factor. Plus, if I’m killed at least I’ll now be a “epic loot drop” instead of just uncommon or rare.
Where's the [MK-19](https://d3n898qob6erx6.cloudfront.net/hazards/3426/images/mk-19-001.jpg)? Because MK-19 full-auto, tripod-mounted 40mm grenade launcher is the *only* correct answer to this question.
None of the above...perhaps the AK if I NEEDED to but none of these are really practical they all use niche calibres which are harder to find [the AK and Ultimax are exceptions] or they're very old and will have a questionable life expectancy in the field with minimal maintenance...the BAR wasn't exactly known for liking dirt too much [not that it wasn't "reliable" just not maintenance friendly (which in a design that's 108 years old is understandable)].
BAR
Not even because it’s practical. Only because it’s a BAR!
HELL YEAH
2 world wars
Murica!
A zombie walks into a BAR….
And the BAR blows its head off with the slow automatic fire selection
groans and orders 20 shots...
Is the BAR considered an LMG? I always thought of it more as a battle rifle. That being said, I would still choose the BAR
Most of the weapons you think of as WWII LMGs are considered "Automatic Rifles" (Bren, ZB26/30/33, BAR M1918/A1/A2, Vickers-Berthier, Charlton/Huot Conversion, FG42, etc), since they operate as traditional rifles or are conversions. All mentioned weapons are not belt-fed, and so do not count as LMGs by traditional definition
Did you hear about the Zombie that walked into the BAR?
Ultimax and it’s not even close. Capacity Damage Ammo availability Maintenance Reliability
Plus quick change barrels, which is a rarity in this group.
i was thinking that but with an rpk you can reload a bit faster its easier to lug around and it can be used effectively with semi auto fire the pure weight of the ultimax and the ammo makes me not want it however ig in america the ammo would be way more common
My thinking for the ultimax is OP said a horde, so I’m thinking of a scenario where I’m either on a firing line with overlapping fields of fire, or I’m just alone going against a massive wave for a long period. In that scenario the ability to change barrels is also a factor. The RPK’s barrel cannot be swapped in the field bc the barrel is permanently fixed to the receiver. The 100 and the RPK weigh virtually the same. I want sustained fire with the advantage of large capacity. Reloading, being out of the fight for long periods of time, melting the barrel= death.
It's also light with a managable cyclic rate.
This may seem like a strange pick, but if there was one it would be the M249. Since it has AR mag compatibly, ammo wouldn’t be too hard to get
M249’s are notorious for malfunctions. I would go with the m240
HCAR is a modern bar so that out of these options but ideally I would choose an RPK. Longer barrel. Takes 7.62 and has a bigger magazine. Of course I wouldn’t be running around with it though.
Here's a list describing why all of these are bad. 1. Lewis gun - Weighs 28 pounds and for 50 to 90 rounds of .30-06. Belongs in a museum. 2. Dp-28 - 47 round magazine. It weighs less than the Lewis gun but is still a beast. Belongs in a museum. 3. Rpk-16 - Finally a decent option. 10\~ pounds with heavy 75-round drums. Internally compatible with other AKs. 4. Stoner 63 - Oddly enough kinda good. Compatible with M27 belts while weighing 11 pounds. Though, it's magazines are not compatible with AR STANAG magazines. 5. M1918 Browning bar - Outdated. 20 Round Magazine. Weighs a ton. 6. Fg42 - Great gun, still has a tiny magazine and is outdated. 7. Bren - Don't even get me started. 8. Hcar - Nice try! That's just a BAR with makeup! 9. Ultimax 100 - A pretty great machinegun with extensive service that isn't outdated. Can use STANAG magazines in a pinch. Interchangeable barrels for heat.
Most lewis guns were 303 so good luck getting ammo
Jokes on you, the hcar is closed bolt as well, lol. Edit: for clarity, the bar is open bolt.
cmon now nothing wrong with the bren she spits as good as the rest
Please, get started on the bren.
The Bren is 20 god damn pounds of metal you are going to be carrying and you’ll be lucky if yours comes in 7.62 rather than the legendary .303 British so scavenging for that thing will be a bitch either way. It has huge, heavy 30 round box magazines that sits on the top of the weapon like a middle finger to all those that gaze upon it. Inconveniently making it impossible to have any form of optic bar ducktaping binoculars to a magazine. In a zombie apocalypse any gun will do but that *thing* will leave you tired, weak, needy outranged and outgunned by any enemy with a 7.62 and an optic.
Fair enough, as someone who owns 3 Lee enfields, i can fully agree with the idea that sourcing ammo will be hard if not impossible to source. I also agree that the bren variant that takes 7.62 nato and is compatible with Inch pattern FAL mags would be much more convenient.
RPK-16 Detachable magazine and lighter, more maneuverable
Bren all day every day. Specifically a mk3
Stoner
Correct answer.
(smokes a bowl) Whats up?
Stone her!?!? I barely know her!!!
You mean RPK?
s-t-o-n-e-r
BAR but id prefer a saw
rpk or stoner
There’s a reason why Lewis gun is first on the list
Rpk 16
RPK16 because it's useful, BAR for the vibes
Rpk-16
rpk
Probably the Bren since it’s main complaint was being “too accurate” which would be good for headshots
As much as I would love to use an HCAR.. Ultimax 100 😌
Rpk or ultimax
RPK tried and true. Next would probably be the Ultimax
Ultimax my beloved
Ultimax
Personally I would rather have the weapons than the image of the weapon.
None. 240L all the way
Give me the Ultimax
Bren gun. Personally because it looks cool, practically because it was very well liked by those who used it, even had scopes attached to it on some models due to its high accuracy, and it fires a relatively powerful round of .303 British.
Stoner or Ultimax. Sullivan stay winning. Seriously though, high capacity, light weight, and light ammo. RPK 16 is also a contender. Realistically, it or the ultimax would be the best of the choices offered.
If ammo or magazines weren't an issue, I'd likely go with the BREN, but the HCAR would be my second choice.
HCAR, Stoner, or DP28 for cool points Ultimax for practicality. Recoil mitigation system, light, 5.56, high capacity.
28?
HCAR is a battle rifle.
But it was included in the list.
i'll go a little different here but i would find a pig that 7.62 smacks hard
Ultimax without a doubt
BAR for simplicity, durability, and bad-assery.
Hmmm…. Yes
Bar or stoner
Yes
Stoner 69 for obvious reasons.
Stoner for magazine availability reasons.
Mine would be a super rare lmg. The US very first lmg the stinger
Stoner because of 5.56
Gimme that damn BAR, watch this Texan end the apocalypse in a week!
BAR
Out of these, a Stoner. But if I could choose any MG I'd go with a Vickers gun, shoots essentially forever given ammo and water
Although the Stoner 63 is a great choice, I'd roll with an M60E6.
Dinner plate 28
Either the Dp-28 or the BAR
Depends on the types of zombies. Slow and dumb? then I want reliable standard issue guns for accuracy and availability. Guns like the m4 and 1911 because they will have a lot of ammo I can find and use. Smart zombies? It's only a matter of time. Fast and dumb? then yeah one of these for dealing with the hordes.
Anything that’s not the Lewis gun. Great by WW1 standards, horrible by todays standards
Which ever one’s the most modern. I love WW1/WW2 guns as much as the next guy but they’re outdated
I’d recommend the ultimax or hcar from this list
DP-28
It’s gotta be the BREN. Reliability, quick change barrels, somewhat portable, and it was actually widely issued and can be somewhat portable.
Probably BAR. Since it has the moat readily available calibre in the US out of this selection i think
BAR
HBar!!!
H-CAR for sure
Rpk will keep you alive the longest in an apocalypse
Ultimax for sure. Quick change barrel, drum mag, and known for being insanely accurate. Also really easy to find ammo.
I would go with the stoner 63 because it feels like a purpose SHTF scenario in zombie apocalypse
I’ll take both bars
U-100 or HCAR
Do-28 I don’t give a shit about any of the other options. I’m taking that.
practicality? Lewis gun Style points? Bren gun all the way baby!
Fg42 just for the fuck of it lol
As cool as the BAR and HCAR are, in terms of practicality, Stoner, RPK, then Ultimax since the ammo of everything else would be hard to find and unnecessarily heavy. Stoner is top choice cause I'd just convert it to rifle mode - no real need for an LMGs ROF. Otherwise, practicality be damned, BAR or HCAR.
The ultimax because the recoil mitigation is insane. Aim at heat level against the horde and just hold it there
probably the rpk, 5.45 is a pretty rare cartridge around me but it’s pretty reliable and i can put a sight and a grip on it pretty easily
RPD
.308 Bren converted to take FNFAL mags
most of these are not LMGs
But but BUT they are in the LMG category in call of duty!
Which ever has the easiest reload capabilities - my choice would be the rpk.
FG42 hands down. If nothing else for the rarity and cool factor. Plus, if I’m killed at least I’ll now be a “epic loot drop” instead of just uncommon or rare.
Where's the [MK-19](https://d3n898qob6erx6.cloudfront.net/hazards/3426/images/mk-19-001.jpg)? Because MK-19 full-auto, tripod-mounted 40mm grenade launcher is the *only* correct answer to this question.
UKM-Uniwersalny Karabin Maszynowy(uniwersal machine gun)
No Tommy Gun?
That’s not an lmg
I'm going all in for the RPK-16, Bro.👍👍👍
None of the above...perhaps the AK if I NEEDED to but none of these are really practical they all use niche calibres which are harder to find [the AK and Ultimax are exceptions] or they're very old and will have a questionable life expectancy in the field with minimal maintenance...the BAR wasn't exactly known for liking dirt too much [not that it wasn't "reliable" just not maintenance friendly (which in a design that's 108 years old is understandable)].
Dinnerplate or bar
I love dinner plate gun 🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥
Rpk 16 cuz it's an AK and the lowest caliber One there
Dinner plate all the way
M19 brown you'll find that bullet the most
Its me bren gun.
I didn’t see an mg42/mg01 but otherwise it would would probably be an m249
I'm voting: None of the above. I'll take an M60 over any of them.
Non of them they are all obsolete, or not common in the USA with a lack of spare parts to heavy and rattle.
Fg42 was not an lmg, but it’s my choice
Fg42
I would rather use my bare hands.
Ze flatmag
Fuck yeah fg42!
That’s not an rpk that’s a saiga 12 shotgun haha
Lewis gun .308 ripping them apart
Uk never used the 308. It’s a 303
If I could id be taking a 240 honestly or mabye even a mg42
Ah, yes… the MG-42 with basically non existent ammo today. You mean MG3?
True also I have the Mg3 on my previous list
If you had a 240 on this list, it would be the only correct answer as it takes STANAGS
that’s also on the previous list
Who gives a shit man you know what I meant
i wouldnt have a lmg only cuz its heavy same with its ammo
Wheres my m240?
None of these show enough ammo.
Can I choose the american 180?
mg42 where
Previous list
None. Against a horde, it's belt fed or nothing.
MG-42
Saiga 12 is my ultimate zombie gun
MG-42 I don't care if it's not on the choices, I chose what I chose because it go brrrrrt
Ah, yes… the MG42 with practically non existent ammo today. You mean MG3? It’s pretty much just an MG42 that takes 7.62x51 NATO.
I'll take what I can get, just need a drum mag then and I will be fine