Assault rifle
Bushmaster M17S vs M4
The M4 kills faster: 225 ms against 257 ms for the Bushmaster M17S, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The Bushmaster M17S is $2,800 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. Both fire 5.56x45mm, so you can share ammo with a squadmate running the other one.
| Stat | Bushmaster M17S | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 28 |
| RPM | 700 | 800 (better) |
| DPS | 327 | 373 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 4 |
| Time to kill | 257 ms | 225 ms (better) |
| Price | $0 (better) | $2,800 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 5.56x45mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 3 |
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 | M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 86 msHP | 2 shots · 75 msHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 429 msFMJ | 6 shots · 375 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 514 msAP | 7 shots · 450 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 171 msFMJ | 3 shots · 150 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the Bushmaster M17S is B tier and the M4 is A tier.
The M4 kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The Bushmaster M17S is $2,800 cheaper. Buy the M4 when you can afford to lose it, and the Bushmaster M17S when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the M4 at Assault level 20.
Questions
- Is the Bushmaster M17S better than the M4?
- No, the M4 kills faster in most armor matchups. The Bushmaster M17S is $2,800 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the Bushmaster M17S or the M4?
- The Bushmaster M17S, at $0 against $2,800.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The M4: 7 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 7 shots for the Bushmaster M17S.
- Do the Bushmaster M17S and M4 use the same ammo?
- Yes, both fire 5.56x45mm.