There is some confusion going on
Probably because there is some tactical overlap between the BAR and the Bren gun.
The BAR is an Automatic Rifle. it can do short term duty as a light machinegun, but it is not as good at it as a purpose built light machinegun like the Brengun.
The base ideas behind the guns are similar, but not identical. The automatic rifle idea accepts some shortcomings compared to the light machinegun, in exchange for improved portability.
The BAR "heats up too fast and has limited mag capacity", yes, compared to a LMG, but compared to an M1 Garand or a 1903 Springfield it has a large capacity and lays down heavy fire.
The Bren gun's magazine location allows for gravity to assist feeding, and a low prone position. However the bipod negates the low prone to a large extent.
They weren't built to do the same jobs, although either will serve as the other in a pinch. Comparing one to the other directly isn't stricly applicable.
Probably because there is some tactical overlap between the BAR and the Bren gun.
The BAR is an Automatic Rifle. it can do short term duty as a light machinegun, but it is not as good at it as a purpose built light machinegun like the Brengun.
The base ideas behind the guns are similar, but not identical. The automatic rifle idea accepts some shortcomings compared to the light machinegun, in exchange for improved portability.
The BAR "heats up too fast and has limited mag capacity", yes, compared to a LMG, but compared to an M1 Garand or a 1903 Springfield it has a large capacity and lays down heavy fire.
The Bren gun's magazine location allows for gravity to assist feeding, and a low prone position. However the bipod negates the low prone to a large extent.
They weren't built to do the same jobs, although either will serve as the other in a pinch. Comparing one to the other directly isn't stricly applicable.