M249

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Insurgency

M249
General information
Inventory slot	Primary
Weapon class	Light machine gun
Fire modes	Automatic
Operators	Security Forces Support
Statistics
Cartridge	5.56×45mm
Damage	110-60.6
Max range	8000
Reload time	7.07s loaded and deployed 7.27s loaded 8.00s unloaded or near unloaded
Spread	0.24
Suppression	50
Rate of fire	775 RPM
Penetration	10 "600" 12,000 "175"
Magazine capacity	200
Reserve ammunition	200+200 200+600 (CR) 200+800 (CC)
Weight points?	320
Weight	7.5kg
Weapon length?	28

The M249 in Insurgency is a light machine gun used by the Security support class, it loads from 200-round belt magazines and provides superior suppression capabilities to the Insurgent's RPK. However, it is hampered by its lengthy reloads, heavy weight, and high recoil whilst undeployed.

Attachments

Optics	Holographic sight 2x Red Dot C79 scope CO-OP Only: Kobra Sight PO 4x24
Barrel	Suppressor
Siderail	Flashlight Laser Sight
Underbarrel	Bipod (static)
Ammunition	AP Ammo HP Ammo

• The Bipod is mounted to the M249 by default and cannot be taken off.
• The M249 cannot attach a suppressor in PvP games, but can in some custom theaters in Cooperative game modes.

Tips

• Due to the heavy weight of the M249, as well as the aiming speed, it is not recommended for users of this weapon to take point.
• The M249's primary function should be heavy suppression, that being said friendlies should be aware of the support's position at ALL TIMES.
• Due to the strong recoil the weapon produces, when firing full auto make sure you aim downwards to maximize accuracy.
• AP ammo is not necessarily a must for the M249, as its sheer firing speed will ensure a kill even for an average player (assuming your aim is not bad)
• When attacking with the M249, attaching a red dot sight will help you with your aiming, this will give you a better chance at fighting offensively and if or when you get caught off guard. Attaching the 2x red dot sight will hamper your ability to fight in close quarters combat, however this set up is particularly useful for long-range suppression or if you are in position for it, spawn camping.

Media

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World model

M249 SAW

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Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat

M249 SAW
General information
Inventory slot	Primary
Weapon class	Light machine gun
Fire modes	Automatic
Operators	USMC Support

The M249 SAW in Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat is a light machine gun used by the USMC support class.

Trivia

• The M249 has the largest magazine and the largest maximum ammo capacity compared to any other weapon in both games.