M16 Best Loadout and Attachments

This is the best class build for the M16, a type of Assault Rifle in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2). Check here to learn how to play the best loadout for the M16, including the best attachments and recommended Perk Package.

M16 Overview and Stats

Weapon Overview

M16
Enlarge Tuned for mid to long-range engagements, the M16 features a 3-round burst rifle that has increased range and stability.
Basic Info
Platform: M4 Weapon Class: Assault Rifle Max Level: 16			Magazine Capacity: 30 Reserve Ammo: 60 Fire Modes: TBA
How to Unlock		Unlocked by leveling the 556 Icarus to Level 13.

Weapon Stats

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M16 Best Loadout and Attachments

Best M16 Class Build

Best M16 Attachment Loadout

Muzzle	RF Crown 50
Laser	1MW Laser Box
Ammunition	5.56 Armor Piercing
Underbarrel	Edge-47 Grip
Rear Grip	Sakin ZX Grip

How to Play

This loadout for M16 is a solid pick for medium to large-scale maps and game modes, like Ground War and Invasion, because of its overall range and accuracy. The M16 also excels in capture-and-hold game modes such as Domination and Hardpoint where enemies will be grouped up in particular locations.

Having Double Time, Fast Hands, and Battle Rage on this loadout allow players to become more agile and make up for the slow mobility of the M16 weapon.

All weapon attachments here help the M16 to become more accurate and deadly at mid to long-range shootouts. It is recommended for players to anchor objective areas in the map as the burst fire mode can find high value in areas with multiple targets.

M16 Weapon Progression

Progression Tree: All Unlockables

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All Unlockables
Muzzle Category Unlock (Level 2)	14” Carbine Shroud Barrel (Level 3)	Laser Category Unlock (Level 4)
C400 Door Knocker Muzzle (Level 5)	Rear Grip Category Unlock (Level 6)	15 Round Magazine Magazine (Level 7)
Optic Category Unlock (Level 8)	11.5” Carbine Shroud Barrel (Level 9)	Underbarrel Category Unlock (Level 10)
SZ SRO-7 Optic (Level 11)	Stock Category Unlock (Level 12)	SPW 40mm Underbarrel (Level 13)
Ammunition Category Unlock (Level 14)	D15 Grip Rear Grip (Level 15)	Weapon Tuning Feature Unlock (Level 16)

NOTE: Newly acquired weapons will have locked attachment slots at Level 1. Category Unlocks are upgrades that unlock these attachment slots for use.

Guns Unlocked by Leveling the M16

All Compatible M16 Attachments

M16 Barrels

M16 Magazines

M16 Stocks

M16 Rear Grips

M16 Muzzles

M16 Underbarrels

M16 Ammunition

M16 Lasers

M16 Optics

M16 Camos & Blueprints

All M16 Camos

Camo	Challenge	Lv. Unlock
Enlarge Modern Woodland	Get 50 kills with the M16	2
Enlarge Marsh Digital	Get 10 double kills with the M16	6
Enlarge Dank Forest	Get 30 kills while crouched with the M16	11
Enlarge Intoxicate	Get 20 kills while mounted with the M16	15
Enlarge Gold M16	Get 3 kills without dying 10 times with the M16	N/A

All M16 Blueprints

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