M24 SWS

A Bolt-Action Sniper6x default

The classic bolt-action that established the sniper archetype.

The M24 sits in the middle of the bolt-action bracket. It cycles faster than the AWP and Barrett but trades raw per-shot damage. The M24 is the most frequently chosen rifle by ranked grinders because its cadence aligns naturally with the 12.77-minute average session rotation, allowing two-to-three shots per extended engagement.

Tier

A

Class

Bolt-Action Sniper

Base DMG

88

Cycle rate

1.7s

Mag size

5

Scope

6x default

The M24 sits in the middle of the bolt-action bracket. It cycles faster than the AWP and Barrett but trades raw per-shot damage. The M24 is the most frequently chosen rifle by ranked grinders because its cadence aligns naturally with the 12.77-minute average session rotation, allowing two-to-three shots per extended engagement.

Premier skins

Woodland
Urban Tactical

Playstyle

Reliable mid-range picks. Pairs well with a fast-melee secondary to capitalise on missed-shot windows.

Meta note

Standard pick for Elo-climbing players who want consistent damage without the AWP's audio footprint.