The M/60 in Battlefield 6 hits like a truck, but its weight and recoil punish careless movement. In class‑locked playlists, it’s a Support‑only weapon, and it excels at locking down lines of sight when you post up. If you’d rather take space with your squad than sit on a bipod, the attachment choices below trade infinite suppression for faster fights, better control while strafing, and quicker recoveries between engagements.

M/60 overview (role, strengths, trade‑offs)

  • Role: Support LMG with high damage per bullet and strong lane control.
  • Strength: Sustained firepower and multi‑target potential when you manage recoil and positioning.
  • Trade‑offs: Slower handling and accuracy on the move; not built for run‑and‑gun without targeted attachments.

The key decision is simple: build a mobile turret or trim the fat for a more assertive playstyle. The loadout below leans into mobility and target acquisition without gutting what makes the M/60 dangerous.

Best M/60 build (attachments and costs)

Slot Attachment Cost What it does Why pick it
Scope 3.0x optic 10 Mid‑range magnification Lets you pick fights beyond close quarters while keeping a clean picture for tracking recoil.
Optic accessory 1.0x canted sight 10 Instant low‑zoom option Flip to 1.0x when enemies close the gap; faster target switching in tight spaces.
Muzzle “Convertor” style brake 10 Cuts horizontal recoil, raises vertical recoil slightly Side‑to‑side sway ruins long bursts; vertical climb is predictable and easy to counter.
Barrel 17″ fluted profile 20 Better ADS accuracy while moving; faster ADS Prioritizes on‑the‑move gunfights over projectile velocity; fewer random misses while strafing.
Underbarrel Slim Angled 25 Recoil reduction, quicker ADS and ready time Multi‑stat gain that offsets the M/60’s sluggish handling without hurting moving accuracy.
Magazine 50 RND belt 5 Faster reload and ADS, less sway Halves reload time (roughly) and improves responsiveness; 50 is plenty for two fights if you pace shots.
Ammunition Hollow Point 20 Headshot multiplier to ~1.5× (from ~1.34×) Short‑range time‑to‑kill improves markedly; two clean headshots can end a close duel.
Note: Attachment names can vary by region or build. If “Convertor” or “17″ Fluted” don’t appear in your list, choose the muzzle that explicitly reduces horizontal recoil and the barrel that boosts ADS while moving and speeds ADS. Those effects are the priority.

Why this setup works (and what you give up)

This configuration trims the M/60 into a frontline piece that can clear corners and swing between multiple targets without feeling locked to a sandbag. You’ll reload sooner than a 100‑round pouch user, but the faster reload and quicker ADS keep you viable in back‑to‑back skirmishes. The horizontal recoil bias is tamed, so longer bursts stay on line; you handle the predictable vertical climb with a steady pull.

What you lose is sustained suppression. If your plan is to sit on a headglitch and paint a choke non‑stop, a heavier barrel and larger belt are better fits. If you want to push objectives with Support utility and still win fair fights, this build stays ready more often.

How to shoot it (recoil and movement basics)

  • Control the climb: pull straight down in steady increments; avoid over‑correcting horizontally.
  • Fire in measured bursts at mid‑range: ride the first 10–12 rounds, settle, then re‑engage to keep bloom in check.
  • Strafe while ADS: the barrel choice rewards slow, consistent strafes; don’t ADAD‑spam into your own spread.
  • Swap optics on instinct: snap to the canted 1.0x as you breach or when your target fills the screen.
  • Reload on cover changes: with 50 rounds, top off as you rotate or after two picks; don’t wait for empty.
  • Aim high up close: Hollow Point pays off when your first two rounds land as headshots.

Attachment alternatives (when you prefer to post up)

  • Longer barrel: if you value projectile speed and stability from fixed positions, the long barrel variant is a valid swap for the fluted profile.
  • 100‑round belt: for hard lane denial, the bigger belt extends suppression at the cost of handling and reload windows.

These swaps tilt the weapon back toward a turret role. Make them only if your playstyle—and your squad’s composition—benefits from anchoring instead of pushing.

Progression and unlock notes

  • Attachments unlock through weapon use and progression; some players may also have an M/60 package from pre‑release events or beta participation.
  • If you see a packaged variant in your armory, you may still need to unlock the base M/60 to customize attachments. Equip the standard version and level it to open up the full attachment grid.

The M/60 will never feel like an SMG, but it doesn’t have to be a tripod either. Build for movement, keep bursts disciplined, and let the canted optic and faster handling carry you through the chaos of objectives and narrow lanes.