Best M249 Loadouts
M249 Loadouts
Our selection of optimized and recommended loadouts for the M249.
Warfare
Operations
Long Range
Best M249 Loadout for Long Range
Code: M249 Light Machine Gun-Warfare-6HLOCAK09MFFCME3G7LT2
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Loadout Description
M249 Light Machine Gun-Warfare-6HLOCAK09MFFCME3G7LT2
Last Updated: 09/26/2025
M249 Meta Rankings
Ranking per by playstyle and meta status of the M249.
Delta Force
#3
Long Range
Contender
Operations
#3
Long Range
Contender
M249 Creator Loadouts
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M249 Pick Rate & Popularity
Evolution of the M249 Popularity.
Delta Force
Current M249 Pick Rate & Popularity
2.1%
Pick rate evolution
M249 Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the M249.
Is the M249 meta in Warfare?
The M249 is currently ranked as Contender in Warfare. Its current pick rate is 2.1%, which shows how popular the weapon is compared to other options.
What is the best M249 Loadout?
The best M249 Loadout is the Long Range build. For the attachment you want to use: Secret Order Bevel Foregrip Foregrip, M249 Rhino Long Barrel Barrel, Sandstorm Vertical Compensator Muzzle, Skeleton Sniper Stock Stock, Cobra Accuracy Sight Optic, M4 45-Round Extended Mag Mag, PEQ-2 Red Laser-Light Combo Right Rail, Badger Small Mag Assist (Black) Mag Mount, M249 Rail Handguard Handguard.
Is the M249 easy to use?
The M249 has a base EaseScore of 0/10. Easescore is a proprietary metric to evaluate how easy a gun is to use. The higher it is, the easier the gun is.
What is the M249 TTK or Time To Kill in Warfare?
With the Long Range loadout, the M249 has an weighted average time to kill of {{firstTtk}}ms up to 10m. Then {{secondTtk}}ms up to 40m, {{thirdTtk}}ms up to 80m and {{fourthTtk}}ms up to 120m.
What are the best alternatives to the M249?
The best alternatives to the M249 are M250, PKM, QJB201.
What is the M249 pick rate?
The current M249 pick rate is 2.1%. Pick rate is a useful indicator of how popular the weapon is in the current Warfare meta, but it should always be compared with its Loadout quality, TTK, recoil control, and overall ranking.