M249 SAW
MACHINE GUN · 5.56×45 mm
- TYPE
- Light machine gun
- CALIBER
- 5.56×45 mm
- ORIGIN
- Belgium
- ERA
- 1980s to present
ABOUT THE M249 SAW
The U.S. squad automatic weapon derived from FN’s Minimi. A belt-fed light machine gun built for supporting infantry squads.
KNOWN FOR
Belt feeding, a quick-change barrel and sustained squad support.
USED BY
U.S. Army and Marine Corps; Minimi-family weapons also serve internationally.
DAMAGE27.26BASE DAMAGE
RPM850ROUNDS PER MINUTE
RANGE700 mLISTED RANGE
WEIGHT7.5 kgSTOCK WEIGHT
COST$3,200IN WARDOGS
Stock weapon data
- Velocity
- 915 m/s
- Accuracy / Spread
- 4.3 mrad
- ADS
- 0.68 s
- Vertical Recoil
- 70.74 / 100
- Horizontal Recoil
- 98.03 / 100
- Unlock Level
- SUPPORT · LEVEL 20
- Caliber
- 5.56×45 mm
IS IT FOR YOU?
M249 SAW in WARDOGS. Your playstyle, your choice.
YOU’LL LIKE IT IF...
- 850 RPM fits your preferred fire rate
- A listed 700 m range suits your fights
- You are comfortable with 7.5 kg stock weight
- Budget: $3,200
BEST FOR
- Supporting your squad from a stable position
- Deliberate, accurate shots
- Comparing stock vs your attachment build
SKIP IT IF...
- You need more damage per shot
- You prioritise a lighter weapon
- Frequent close-range fights are your priority
REAL-WORLD SOURCES U.S. Army · M249 ↗