Bolt-action rifles in (BGMI) Battlegrounds Mobile India are famous for their high damage output and accuracy which makes them ideal for long-range combat. Out of these, the AWM is widely considered to be the best bolt-action rifle in the game. Next comes the m24 and KAR98K. Each rifle offers different advantages in terms of damage, range and ease of use. Let’s take a closer look at the details of these weapons. Focus on damage stats and more to help you take an informed control of which gun you choose for your next match
AWM (Arctic Warfare Magnum)
Damage and Statistics:
- Base damage : 120
- Headshot Damage (Level 1 Helmet) : 262
- Headshot Damage (Level 2 Helmet) : 182
- Headshot Damage (Level 3 Helmet) : 117
- Body Shot Damage : 86
- Magazine Capacity : 5 (expandable to 7 with extended magazine)
- Bullet velocity : 945 m/s
AWM is the king of bolt-action rifles in BGMI. It has the highest damage output and can kill the enemy in a single shot even if he is wearing a level three helmet. This makes it the deadliest sniper rifle in the game Its bullet velocity is incredibly high which reduces bullet drop at long distances making it easier to hit Laxmi on the move
However, the AWM is a rare weapon that is only available in airdrop crates Which makes it a prized weapon in any match. It uses 300 grams of ammo which is rare and only found in airdrops. Due to its rarity and power, players need to be strategic when using the AWM, making sure they make every shot count.
M24
Damage and Statistics :
- Base Damage : 79
- Headshot Damage (Level 1 Helmet) : 197
- Headshot Damage (Level 2 Helmet) : 137
- Headshot Damage (Level 3 Helmet) : 86
- Body Shot Damage : 57
- Magazine Capacity : 5 (Expandable to 7)
- Bullet velocity : 790 m/s
The M24 is a versatile bolt-action rifle that offers a good balance of damage and availability. It is slightly less powerful than the AWM but is still capable of killing enemies with headshots if they are wearing only two helmets. Unlike the AWM, the m24 uses the more common 7.62 Mini ammo and can be found as regular loot throughout the map, making it more accessible to players.
Its reload speed and bullet velocity are lower than the AWM but it is still highly effective for medium to long range combat. The m24 is a great option for players who cannot afford the AWM but still want a powerful bolt-action rifle to dominate long range combat.
KAR98
Damage and Statistics :
- Base Damage : 75
- Headshot Damage (Level 1 Helmet) :192
- Headshot Damage (Level 2 Helmet) : 133
- Headshot Damage (Level 3 Helmet) : 82
- Body Shot Damage : 55
- Magazine Capacity : 5
- Bullet velocity : 760 m/sec
The KAR98 is the most common bolt-action rifle in BGMI often found on regular loot drops. Although it has the lowest damage among the top 3 bolt-action rifles, it is still a formidable weapon especially for early and mid-game engagements. Headshots from the KAR98 can only kill enemies wearing one helmet and can only severely damage those with two helmets
The KAR98 uses 7.62mm ammo like the M24, which makes it easier to manage in terms of ammo availability. Its bullet velocity is one of the slowest among top-tier broad-action rifles, so players have to take into account a lot of bullet drop when shooting at long ranges.
Main Comparisons
- damage : AWM has the highest base damage followed by m24 and KAR98 AWM can knockout enemies in a single headshot even with only three helmets while m24 and KAR98 struggle against higher tier helmets
- Ammunition : The AWM uses the rare 300 magnum round only found in airdrops while the m24 and KAR98K use the more common 7.62 mini ammunition making them easier to sustain over long periods of firing
- Availability : AWM is the rarest one which is only available via airdrop while M24 and KAR98 can be found in regular loot all across the map making KAR98 the most common
- Bullet velocity : AWM has the fastest bullet velocity which makes it very easy to hit moving targets while m24 and KAR98 require more skill considering the fall and travel time of the bullet