M249 is a 5.56 airdrop light machine gun with a huge magazine. The M249 lets you fire a very long burst, but recoil builds as you shoot: the longer you hold the trigger, the more the muzzle drifts.
Recoil character
The M249 lets you fire a very long burst, but recoil builds as you shoot: the longer you hold the trigger, the more the muzzle drifts. Vertical recoil is what you compensate; horizontal spread, timing and the decision to fire stay with you.
Setting it up in PUBG URC
Compensation is aimed at sustained fire — the value has to work not only on the first but also on the late shots of a burst. Compensation is calculated from your sensitivity, accounts for stance (standing, crouching, prone) and is set separately for each scope — it is not a fixed macro.
Scopes
The M249 takes the red dot, 2x, 3x, 4x and 6x. The higher the magnification, the more visible the climb — the 6x value is larger than the red dot. Keep the values consistent so switching scopes doesn't throw off your hand.
Tip
Invaluable for suppression and holding a position: the big ammo pool matters more than perfect grouping.