Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-30991683-20180505121701/@comment-32729372-20180509040211

So I feel like everybody gets the idea that the M249 is super powerful, and is overused. These factors are both true but there are some good balances to the M249 unlike other weapons.


 * Long reload speed can make you end up defenseless otherwise bring a good melee


 * Inaccurate at some points; needs to be used with aiming down sights (ADS) which lowers the players awareness and perspective


 * Slow speed can kill you in many gamemodes. Experienced Brute players can easily throw their club on the ground you step on next

The thing is, M249 can be countered with low ranks. Just because of high damage output doesn't mean it is impossible to be destroyed with. Using range is the M249's biggest weakness. Snipers can easily destroy M249 users. That includes the Remington700.