Is the BUSHMASTER M17S worth using?
The recorded Beta 1 roster presented the BUSHMASTER M17S as a no-cost recruit rifle with 5.56×45mm ammunition and middle-of-the-pack model inputs.
- Recorded price
- $0
- Damage input
- 28
- Rate of fire
- 700 RPM
- Ammunition
- 5.56×45mm
- Weight
- 3.17 kg
- Fire modes
- Semi / Burst
- XP track
- Assault
- Unlock
- No recorded gate
Best use · avoid when
BUSHMASTER M17S strengths and limitations
Why you would choose it
- Its recorded $0 list price preserves the full starting balance for ammunition, equipment, and later lives.
- The recorded 28 damage and 700 RPM inputs match two other burst-fire rifles in the same build.
- It uses the same 5.56×45mm calibre as several other assault rifles in the roster.
What can overturn the pick
- The no-cost price and all recorded stats are Beta 1 values and may change in a later build.
- The available records disagree on practical attachment access, so compatible part families should not be read as confirmed attachment slots.
- Damage and RPM alone do not establish recoil, reload speed, handling, or live-match effectiveness.
Recorded Beta 1 profile
BUSHMASTER M17S stats and configuration
| Field | Recorded value | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | List price, before ammunition or equipment |
| Damage / RPM | 28 / 700 | Inputs for the separate unarmoured TTK model |
| Ammo | 5.56×45mm | Recorded calibre, not an ammo-effect claim |
| Fire modes | Semi / Burst | Available firing cadence in the record |
| Part families | Muzzle · Barrel · Magazine | Families, not confirmed simultaneous slots |
| Progression | Assault XP · No recorded level gate | Version-scoped unlock information |
Same-class context
How the BUSHMASTER M17S compares with other assault rifles
| Weapon | Price | Damage | RPM | Weight | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSHMASTER M17S | $0 | 28 | 700 | 3.17 kg | — |
| T-21 | $600 | 28 | 750 | 3.27 kg | — |
| AK74 | $1,600 | 26 | 650 | 3 kg | — |
| GALIL | $2,200 | 28 | 650 | 3.95 kg | Assault Level 10 |
| M4 | $2,800 | 28 | 800 | 2.92 kg | Assault Level 20 |
| FAL | $6,500 | 60 | 650 | 4.25 kg | Assault Level 35 |
| A-91 | — | 28 | 700 | 3.17 kg | — |
| KH-2002 | — | 28 | 700 | 3.17 kg | — |
For a practical winner by role and replacement risk, use the best WARDOGS weapons guide. For the arithmetic alone, open the TTK-based weapon tier list.
Persistent-cash decision
$0 uses 0% of the stated starting balance
Team17 describes a $10,000 starting balance and persistent cash. Buying the BUSHMASTER M17S at its recorded list price would leave $10,000 before ammunition, armour, utility or transport. That replacement risk belongs beside every damage comparison.
Beta 1 compatibility
What these BUSHMASTER M17S numbers do—and do not—prove
Price, ammunition, fire modes, weight, XP track, damage and RPM are compiled from dated playable-build records. BULKHEAD has not published an official weapon stat sheet, and a later build can change any of these fields.
The comparison does not measure recoil, reloads, armour, hit location, accuracy, ammunition cost, attachment effects or live pick rate. It is a versioned reference for planning and comparison, not a permanent balance verdict.
Direct answers
BUSHMASTER M17S FAQ
Is the BUSHMASTER M17S good in WARDOGS?
The recorded Beta 1 roster presented the BUSHMASTER M17S as a no-cost recruit rifle with 5.56×45mm ammunition and middle-of-the-pack model inputs. Its strongest recorded case is its recorded $0 list price preserves the full starting balance for ammunition, equipment, and later lives. Its main limitation is the no-cost price and all recorded stats are beta 1 values and may change in a later build.
How much does the BUSHMASTER M17S cost in WARDOGS?
The recorded Beta 1 list price for the BUSHMASTER M17S was $0. Prices can change between test builds and Early Access balance updates.
What are the BUSHMASTER M17S damage and RPM stats?
The recorded Beta 1 inputs are 28 damage and 700 RPM. They are test-build observations used for comparison, not an official live stat sheet.
What ammo does the BUSHMASTER M17S use?
The recorded BUSHMASTER M17S entry uses 5.56×45mm ammunition and supports semi and burst fire.