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<rustitem id="-2069578888" shortname="lmg.m249">
<name>M249</name>
<category>Weapon</category>
<description>High damage, high rate of fire, high range belt-fed light machine gun. Incredibly effective at range.⤶
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It can only be found in crates dropped by the Bradly APC or the attack helicopter.⤶
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<description>High damage, high rate of fire, belt fed light machine gun.</description>⤶
</rustitem>
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# General Information⤶
With a high fire rate of 800 rounds per minute, the M249 can quickly mow down enemies at a distance. It can be loaded with 100 or 200 rounds of 5.56 ammunition, making it a formidable weapon against both players and structures.⤶
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Despite its power, the M249 has some drawbacks. It has high recoil and can be difficult to control, especially during sustained fire. It is also a heavy weapon, making it difficult to move quickly while carrying it.⤶
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## Attachment Compatibility⤶
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The M249 is compatible with the following attachments:⤶
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- Muzzle:⤶
- Muzzle Brake⤶
- Silencer⤶
- Flash Hider⤶
- Sight:⤶
- Holosight⤶
- 8x Zoom Scope⤶
- Simple Handmade Sight⤶
- 16x Zoom Scope⤶
- 4x Zoom Scope⤶
- 2x Zoom Scope⤶
- Laser Sight⤶
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## Damage⤶
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The M249 deals 30 damage per hit to players and has a durability of 200.⤶
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## Interesting Facts⤶
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- The M249 is based on the real-life FN M249 SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon).
- The M249 was added to Rust in the February 2018 update.⤶
- The M249 used to require a research table to craft, but it was changed to a crate-only drop in the April 2020 update.⤶
- The M249 is one of the most powerful and sought-after weapons in Rust, and it is often a key objective for players to obtain in order to gain an advantage in combat.⤶
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## Item Data⤶
| Stat | Value |⤶
| :--- | :--- |⤶
| Stack Size | 1 |⤶
| Despawn Time | 1 hour |⤶
| Craftable | False |⤶
| Repairable | [True](#repair) |⤶
| Recyclable | [True](#recycle) |⤶
| Researchable | False |⤶
| Item ID | -2069578888 |⤶
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# Ammo Compatibility⤶
| Ammo | Damage | DPS | Velocity | Headshot |⤶
| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | ---: |⤶
| ![Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo][icon-ammorifleincendiary] [Incendiary 5.56 Rifle Ammo][item-ammorifleincendiary] | 72.8 | 606.7 | 292.5 | ×2 |⤶
| ![Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo][icon-ammorifleexplosive] [Explosive 5.56 Rifle Ammo][item-ammorifleexplosive] | 65 | 541.8 | 292.5 | ×2 |⤶
| ![HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo][icon-ammoriflehv] [HV 5.56 Rifle Ammo][item-ammoriflehv] | 65 | 541.7 | 585 | ×2 |⤶
| ![5.56 Rifle Ammo][icon-ammorifle] [5.56 Rifle Ammo][item-ammorifle] | 65 | 541.7 | 487.5 | ×2 |⤶
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# Recycle⤶
![][img-recycler-32]⤶
[Recycler][wiki-recycler]⤶
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| Output | Quantity | Chance |⤶
| :--- | ---: | ---: |⤶
| ![High Quality Metal][icon-metalrefined] [High Quality Metal][item-metalrefined] | 24 | 100% |⤶
| ![Gears][icon-gears] [Gears][item-gears] | 3 | 100% |⤶
| ![Metal Spring][icon-metalspring] [Metal Spring][item-metalspring] | 3 | 100% |⤶
| ![Rifle Body][icon-riflebody] [Rifle Body][item-riflebody] | 1 | 60% |⤶
| ![Metal Spring][icon-metalspring] [Metal Spring][item-metalspring] | 1 | 60% |⤶
| ![Gears][icon-gears] [Gears][item-gears] | 1 | 60% |⤶
![][img-safezone-recycler-32]⤶
[Safe Zone Recycler][wiki-safe-zone-recycler]⤶
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| Output | Quantity | Chance |⤶
| :--- | ---: | ---: |⤶
| ![High Quality Metal][icon-metalrefined] [High Quality Metal][item-metalrefined] | 16 | 100% |⤶
| ![Metal Spring][icon-metalspring] [Metal Spring][item-metalspring] | 2 | 100% |⤶
| ![Gears][icon-gears] [Gears][item-gears] | 2 | 100% |⤶
| ![Metal Spring][icon-metalspring] [Metal Spring][item-metalspring] | 1 | 40% |⤶
| ![Rifle Body][icon-riflebody] [Rifle Body][item-riflebody] | 1 | 40% |⤶
| ![Gears][icon-gears] [Gears][item-gears] | 1 | 40% |⤶
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# Compatible Modifications⤶
| Modification | Effects |⤶
| :--- | :--- |⤶
| ![8x Zoom Scope][icon-weaponmodsmallscope] [8x Zoom Scope][item-weaponmodsmallscope] | Recoil: +50%, Zoom: +4 |⤶
| ![Burst Module][icon-weaponmodburstmodule] [Burst Module][item-weaponmodburstmodule] | Recoil: -35%, Fire Rate: -30%, Aim Cone: -35%, Hip Aim Cone: -35% |⤶
| ![Extended Magazine][icon-weaponmodextendedmags] [Extended Magazine][item-weaponmodextendedmags] | Magazine: +25% |⤶
| ![Gas Compression Overdrive][icon-weaponmodgascompressionovedrive] [Gas Compression Overdrive][item-weaponmodgascompressionovedrive] | Damage: +20%, Velocity: +30%, Recoil: +10%, Fire Rate: +20% |⤶
| ![Holosight][icon-weaponmodholosight] [Holosight][item-weaponmodholosight] | Aim Cone: -20%, Zoom: +1.5 |⤶
| ![Military Silencer][icon-weaponmodsilencer] [Military Silencer][item-weaponmodsilencer] | Damage: -25%, Velocity: -25% |⤶
| ![Muzzle Boost][icon-weaponmodmuzzleboost] [Muzzle Boost][item-weaponmodmuzzleboost] | Fire Rate: -10% |⤶
| ![Muzzle Brake][icon-weaponmodmuzzlebrake] [Muzzle Brake][item-weaponmodmuzzlebrake] | Damage: -15%, Recoil: -50%, Aim Sway: -100% |⤶
| ![Oil Filter Silencer][icon-weaponmodoilfiltersilencer] [Oil Filter Silencer][item-weaponmodoilfiltersilencer] | Damage: -30%, Velocity: -30%, Durability Loss: +400% |⤶
| ![Simple Handmade Sight][icon-weaponmodsimplesight] [Simple Handmade Sight][item-weaponmodsimplesight] | Zoom: -0.5 |⤶
| ![Soda Can Silencer][icon-weaponmodsodacansilencer] [Soda Can Silencer][item-weaponmodsodacansilencer] | Damage: -30%, Velocity: -35%, Durability Loss: +400% |⤶
| ![Variable Zoom Scope][icon-weaponmod8xscope] [Variable Zoom Scope][item-weaponmod8xscope] | Recoil: +50%, Zoom: +8 |⤶
| ![Weapon Lasersight][icon-weaponmodlasersight] [Weapon Lasersight][item-weaponmodlasersight] | Aim Cone: -20%, Hip Aim Cone: -50%, Aim Sway: -90% |⤶
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# Repair⤶
![][icon-repair-bench-32]⤶
[Repair Bench][item-box-repair-bench]⤶
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| Material | Amount | Condition Loss (%) |⤶
| :--- | ---: | ---: |⤶
| ![Metal Fragments][icon-metalfragments] [Metal Fragments][item-metalfragments] | 30 | 20% |⤶
| ![High Quality Metal][icon-metalrefined] [High Quality Metal][item-metalrefined] | 11 | 20% |⤶
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# Loot Sources⤶
| Source | Amount | Chance (%) |⤶
| :--- | ---: | ---: |⤶
| [Helicopter Crate](/rust/helicopter-crate) | 1 | 10.0 |⤶
| [Bradley Crate](/rust/bradley-crate) | 1 | 8.3 |⤶
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[icon-ammorifle]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b03e9e9c722.png⤶
[icon-ammorifleexplosive]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b03e72e760a.png⤶
[icon-ammoriflehv]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b03e8182022.png⤶
[icon-ammorifleincendiary]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b03e907f707.png⤶
[icon-gears]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b056203a695.png⤶
[icon-metalfragments]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b0632019103.png⤶
[icon-metalrefined]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b06355352ae.png⤶
[icon-metalspring]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b063882b065.png⤶
[icon-repair-bench-32]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6aed7a83c10d.png⤶
[icon-riflebody]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b06a664ed18.png⤶
[icon-scrap]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b06c65697ff.png⤶
[icon-weaponmod8xscope]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07afe18b48.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodburstmodule]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b0b497f4.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodextendedmags]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b1886d64.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodgascompressionovedrive]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b31ea298.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodholosight]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b3f470d8.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodlasersight]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b4e358df.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodmuzzleboost]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b5ae3d1a.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodmuzzlebrake]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b6944b10.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodoilfiltersilencer]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b76c6689.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodsilencer]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b862b1ba.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodsimplesight]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07b93fe274.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodsmallscope]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07ba152fe4.png⤶
[icon-weaponmodsodacansilencer]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b67cc/8de6b07bae0f4f7.png⤶
[img-recycler-32]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b6882/8de6abd5cecdf51.png⤶
[img-safezone-recycler-32]: https://files.facepunch.com/wiki/files/b6882/8de6abd5c52ddc9.png⤶
[item-ammorifle]: /rust/item/ammo.rifle⤶
[item-ammorifleexplosive]: /rust/item/ammo.rifle.explosive⤶
[item-ammoriflehv]: /rust/item/ammo.rifle.hv⤶
[item-ammorifleincendiary]: /rust/item/ammo.rifle.incendiary⤶
[item-box-repair-bench]: /rust/item/box.repair.bench⤶
[item-gears]: /rust/item/gears⤶
[item-metalfragments]: /rust/item/metal.fragments⤶
[item-metalrefined]: /rust/item/metal.refined⤶
[item-metalspring]: /rust/item/metalspring⤶
[item-riflebody]: /rust/item/riflebody⤶
[item-scrap]: /rust/item/scrap⤶
[item-weaponmod8xscope]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.8x.scope⤶
[item-weaponmodburstmodule]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.burstmodule⤶
[item-weaponmodextendedmags]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.extendedmags⤶
[item-weaponmodgascompressionovedrive]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.gascompressionovedrive⤶
[item-weaponmodholosight]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.holosight⤶
[item-weaponmodlasersight]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.lasersight⤶
[item-weaponmodmuzzleboost]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.muzzleboost⤶
[item-weaponmodmuzzlebrake]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.muzzlebrake⤶
[item-weaponmodoilfiltersilencer]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.oilfiltersilencer⤶
[item-weaponmodsilencer]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.silencer⤶
[item-weaponmodsimplesight]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.simplesight⤶
[item-weaponmodsmallscope]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.small.scope⤶
[item-weaponmodsodacansilencer]: /rust/item/weapon.mod.sodacansilencer⤶
[wiki-recycler]: /rust/Recycler⤶
[wiki-safe-zone-recycler]: /rust/Safe_Zone_Recycler⤶
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