CS2 M249 Spray Pattern

The M249 offers a massive magazine size, making it a powerful option for suppressing enemies. However, its recoil can be difficult to control without proper practice. To help you improve your accuracy and use the M249 more effectively, here’s a detailed guide on its spray pattern in CS2.

M249 Spray Pattern Tutorial

The M249’s spray pattern is wide and challenging to control due to its high fire rate and heavy recoil. Below, we break down its spray trajectory to help you understand and practice controlling it effectively:

M249 Spray Pattern

The first 10 to 11 bullets go up in a curved path toward the right, like the letter “C” upside down.

After that, the spray of the M249 curves into a weird “S” shape.

The remaining bullets follow an unpredictable spray pattern, mostly staying in a tight grouping besides a few jerks once or twice.

M249 Recoil Control Technique

To control the recoil of the M249, players must move their crosshairs in a path that’s the exact opposite of the spray pattern. Start by pulling the crosshair down in a curved path toward the left like the letter “C” for the first 10 or 11 bullets.

After that, it’s better to just keep your crosshair steady. That’s because for the remaining portion of the spray, the bullets essentially go all over the place, and memorizing the pattern would almost be impossible, or at least have no in-game benefit.

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Conclusion

Now you know all the basics of how to control the spray pattern of the M249 in CS2. Keep in mind that you’ll need to practice for a couple of days to get any meaningful results, so hop in a practice lobby and start practicing your recoil control.