M249 | Impact Drill (Factory New)

Yes, the M249 | Impact Drill is an excellent budget-friendly choice. Priced affordably, it offers the Impact Drill aesthetic without breaking the bank. Budget skins like this are ideal for players building their first inventory or those who prefer spending on multiple skins rather than one expensive item. The lower price point also means less financial risk if you decide to trade or sell later.

Factory New covers float values from 0.00 to 0.07 on the CS2 wear scale. Within that band a lower float looks cleaner in game and usually sells for more, so two Factory New copies of the same skin can be priced well apart. Every listing's float is shown in the marketplace table above.

Right now the Factory New is quoted at about $8.19 and the Minimal Wear at about $2.44, so the Factory New costs 236% more. How much of that gap is worth paying depends on the finish: wear shows first on edges and raised areas, so on some designs the cleaner wear is hard to tell apart in game. Switch wears above to compare the two side by side.

Prices for the M249 | Impact Drill (Factory New) vary across marketplaces due to fees, regional pricing, and seller competition. Originally from The Chop Shop Collection, this skin is available on third-party marketplaces. The Steam Community Market charges 15% fees, while third-party markets like Skinport, DMarket, and Buff163 offer lower prices with 2-10% fees. Compare real-time prices in the market comparison table above to find the best deal.

Yes, all weapon skins including the M249 | Impact Drill are purely cosmetic and can be used in all CS2 game modes including competitive matchmaking, Premier, and professional tournaments. Skins provide no gameplay advantages or disadvantages - they only change the weapon's visual appearance. Many professional players use skins during official matches, and you'll often see high-value items like this featured in tournament broadcasts.

The M249 | Impact Drill (Factory New) is currently trending upward. Over the past 7 days, the price has increased by 5.3%, and over the past 30 days it has risen 10.1%. Rising prices can indicate growing demand, reduced supply from case openings, or broader market-wide appreciation. Check the price chart above for detailed historical trends and to identify potential buying opportunities.

The M249 | Impact Drill (Factory New) has averaged $11.00 over the past 60 days, against $12.12 over 90 days, $14.82 over 180 days and $11.41 over 360 days. It currently trades at $8.19, 28.2% below its 360-day average. Longer averages smooth out the day-to-day noise of individual listings, so they describe what the M249 | Impact Drill is actually worth better than any single asking price does. Compare them against the live figures in the marketplace table above.

The M249 | Impact Drill is part of The Chop Shop Collection. All skins from the same collection share a rarity hierarchy, which affects trade-up contract possibilities and overall value.

The in-game description reads: "It has individual parts spray-painted solid colors in a blue and orange color scheme. The great equalizer." The Impact Drill finish on the M249 is a distinctive design that has made this skin a recognizable part of CS2's visual identity.

Based on our real-time price comparison across 40+ marketplaces, CSFloat currently has the lowest price for the M249 | Impact Drill (Factory New) at $6.22. However, prices change frequently as sellers list and buyers purchase. We recommend checking the marketplace comparison table above for the most current prices, and remember to factor in each marketplace's fees when comparing total costs.

The M249 deals 32 base damage per bullet. Per shot at point blank that is 128 to the head, 32 to the chest or arms, 40 to the stomach and 24 to the legs, before armor. Damage falls off to ×0.97 every 500 units.

Yes. The M249 kills with one headshot even through a helmet, out to about 9 m (350 units).