M249

The M249, otherwise known as [REDACTED] is an LMG in surviv.io.

Info
The M249 is arguably the rarest drop in the game along with the 15x Scopes. The M249 is very rare, and thus it doesn't spawn at all in some rounds. The weapon is arguably the best weapon in the game, as it sports a high fire rate, range, and clip size. Its drawbacks are its moving accuracy and its long reload time. It's heavy with controllable recoil.

Strategies

 * The M249 does 75% more damage to cover than other weapons, which can allow you to flush players out of houses and rocks easily.
 * The reload time of this weapon is annoyingly long, so ensure that you are not in a vulnerable position while reloading. Try to take cover in a house while doing this, and also avoid reloading when you have sufficient ammunition in the gun. Or you could force a reload by pressing  and if someone starts attacking you can cancel it by pressing.
 * Be extremely careful with this gun early-game, as you will likely not have high-tier armor and you will be vulnerable to shotgun assaults. People will also target you due to you having the rarest gun in the game.
 * When using this gun, be sure to have a regular pack or better to store lots of ammo. With 100 rounds per reload and a high fire rate, it's essential to have a pack to store ammo.
 * Find a safe place when you reload. You will be entirely vulnerable for 6.7 seconds, long enough for the opponent to use a medkit!
 * Keep a shotgun on hand if possible to prevent quick shotgun assaults from other players.

Links

 * http://surviv.io/img/loot/loot-weapon-m249.svg