Call of Duty: Black Ops

Black Ops 1 M60

Light Machine GunsUnlocked at Level 212,000 CoD PointsTakes camo
Light Machine GunsM60 — Call of Duty: Black Ops weapon render

How do you unlock the M60?

The M60 unlocks at Level 21 in Call of Duty: Black Ops. It is BO1's deep-capacity support weapon, holding 100 rounds before Extended Mags. Its slower firing rhythm and heavy reload suit defended lanes and objectives, while aggressive solo pushes expose its handling limits. Buying it costs 2,000 CoD Points after the unlock condition is met. It accepts all 14 standard store camos plus Gold from 14th Prestige.

UnlockLevel 21
Purchase2,000 CoD Points
Takes camoYes

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Sources include Activision's original Black Ops overview, the official Xbox 360 manual, official PlayStation release and Treyarch-authored Prestige documentation, contemporaneous multiplayer tables, and a specialist identification reference for the in-game firearm models. Play advice is editorial. Scope: original 2010 multiplayer progression, not Campaign, Zombies, Black Ops Cold War, later games or mods; the 2026 PlayStation port is only described where official platform information is available.

Sources: Activision — Black Ops · Official Xbox 360 manual · PlayStation Store release listing · PlayStation.Blog — Treyarch Prestige reset facts · Contemporaneous multiplayer weapon table · GameFAQs — purchasable-item Prestige reset · IMFDB — in-game firearm identifications

How does the M60 play in Black Ops 1?

RoleOne-hundred-round sustained-fire LMG
Real-world basisAmerican M60E3 general-purpose machine gun
StrengthsLargest standard magazine in the selectable multiplayer roster; Sustained fire can cover an entrance through several contacts
TradeoffsVery long reload creates a major vulnerable window; Heavy handling and recoil punish reactive close-range use
Attachments and setupGrip directly addresses control; Extended Mags doubles down on capacity, while optics support fixed lanes; Pick Grip for consistency unless the class has a specific reason to carry even more ammunition
Challenge noteBO1 weapon challenges are separate from camouflage. Camos are bought per eligible primary with earned CoD Points rather than unlocked through a weapon challenge.
Camo tipReload before the belt is completely empty and only from secure cover. Fire in bursts even with 100 rounds so the weapon is ready when the next target appears.
Compared withIt outlasts every other LMG by capacity; the HK21 and Stoner63 feel closer to assault rifles and recover more easily between moves.

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M60 — common questions

What level does the M60 unlock at in Black Ops 1?

The M60 unlocks at Level 21 in Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer. It then costs 2,000 CoD Points. The level cap is 50, and prestige is up to 15.

How do camos work on the M60?

Camos here are bought, not earned: every standard camo costs 250 CoD Points per weapon once camo purchases unlock at level 22, with no challenges or headshots attached. Gold is the exception — it unlocks for purchase at 14th Prestige and costs 50,000 CoD Points per weapon. These are earned multiplayer CoD Points from BO1's economy, not the premium COD Points used in newer games. Each camo is bought per weapon, so buying one for the M60 only unlocks it there.

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