LMG
M249 SAW vs PKM
The M249 SAW is $1,300 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 5.56x45mm and 7.62x54mm.
| Stat | M249 SAW | PKM |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 28 | 55 (better) |
| RPM | 850 | - |
| DPS | 397 | - |
| Shots to kill | 4 | 2 (better) |
| Time to kill | 212 ms | - |
| Price | $3,200 (better) | $4,500 |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm | 7.62x54mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 2 |
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 | M249 SAW | PKM |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 2 shots · 71 msHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 6 shots · 353 msFMJ | 3 shotsFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 7 shots · 424 msAP | 4 shotsAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 3 shots · 141 msFMJ | 2 shotsFMJ |
Which should you buy?
The PKM kills faster in all 4 armor matchups above.
The M249 SAW is $1,300 cheaper. Buy the PKM when you can afford to lose it, and the M249 SAW when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the M249 SAW at Support level 15 and the PKM at Support level 30.
Questions
- Is the M249 SAW better than the PKM?
- No, the PKM kills faster in most armor matchups. The M249 SAW is $1,300 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the M249 SAW or the PKM?
- The M249 SAW, at $3,200 against $4,500.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The PKM: 4 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 7 shots for the M249 SAW.
- Do the M249 SAW and PKM use the same ammo?
- No. The M249 SAW fires 5.56x45mm and the PKM fires 7.62x54mm.