Assault rifle
Bushmaster M17S vs FAL
The FAL kills faster: 92 ms against 257 ms for the Bushmaster M17S, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The Bushmaster M17S is $6,500 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.56x45mm and .308 Win.
| Stat | Bushmaster M17S | FAL |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 60 (better) |
| RPM | 700 (better) | 650 |
| DPS | 327 | 650 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 2 (better) |
| Time to kill | 257 ms | 92 ms (better) |
| Price | $0 (better) | $6,500 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | .308 Win |
| Stats won | 2 | 4 |
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 | Bushmaster M17S | FAL |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 86 msHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 429 msFMJ | 3 shots · 185 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 514 msAP | 4 shots · 277 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 171 msFMJ | 2 shots · 92 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the Bushmaster M17S is B tier and the FAL is S tier.
The FAL kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The Bushmaster M17S is $6,500 cheaper. Buy the FAL when you can afford to lose it, and the Bushmaster M17S when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the FAL at Assault level 35.
Questions
- Is the Bushmaster M17S better than the FAL?
- No, the FAL kills faster in most armor matchups. The Bushmaster M17S is $6,500 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the Bushmaster M17S or the FAL?
- The Bushmaster M17S, at $0 against $6,500.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The FAL: 4 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 7 shots for the Bushmaster M17S.
- Do the Bushmaster M17S and FAL use the same ammo?
- No. The Bushmaster M17S fires 5.56x45mm and the FAL fires .308 Win.