Assault rifle
AK74 vs Bushmaster M17S
The Bushmaster M17S kills faster: 257 ms against 277 ms for the AK74, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The Bushmaster M17S is $1,600 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm.
| Stat | AK74 | Bushmaster M17S |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 26 | 28 (better) |
| RPM | 650 | 700 (better) |
| DPS | 282 | 327 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 277 ms | 257 ms (better) |
| Price | $1,600 | $0 (better) |
| Caliber | 5.45x39mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 0 | 5 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | AK74 | Bushmaster M17S |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 92 msHP | 2 shots · 86 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 462 msFMJ | 6 shots · 429 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 8 shots · 646 msAP | 7 shots · 514 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ | 3 shots · 171 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
Both are B tier on our tier list.
The Bushmaster M17S kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The Bushmaster M17S is also $1,600 cheaper, so it is the better buy on both counts.
You unlock the AK74 at Assault level 3.
Questions
- Is the AK74 better than the Bushmaster M17S?
- No, the Bushmaster M17S kills faster in most armor matchups. The Bushmaster M17S is $1,600 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the AK74 or the Bushmaster M17S?
- The Bushmaster M17S, at $0 against $1,600.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The Bushmaster M17S: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 8 shots for the AK74.
- Do the AK74 and Bushmaster M17S use the same ammo?
- No. The AK74 fires 5.45x39mm and the Bushmaster M17S fires 5.56x45mm.