Escape from Tarkov is home to many victims and few assailants, with the majority of players contributing to their own demise through the choice of poor ammunition. Over the years, players slowly become more aware of the "do's" and "don'ts" of weapon ammo simply through trial and error, however, players have now been provided with a manuscript gifted from the heavens, an ammo guide. This guide showcases all the ammunition in Escape from Tarkov, alongside their success, weakness, price, accuracy, and armor damage, to provide you with the best understanding before entering Tarkov's wastelands!
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Escape From Tarkov Ammo Types Explained
For those who don't know, ammunition comes in all shapes, sizes, and uses. Perhaps you're looking to cause internal bleeding, maybe you want the round to expand upon impact, or just rip straight through your opponent? Ammunition is the bread and butter of Escape from Tarkov, if you don't know what your ammo is optimized to achieve, you might find yourself in a bit of a Kerfuffle after emptying all your rounds into an opponent, not inflicting much damage.
Most of us have the experience of magazine dumping players without killing them, that is the result of poor ammo choice. Therefore, it is vital players understand exactly what ammo they are operating with and the effects of their choices.
Escape From Tarkov Ammo Type List
Here are all the ammo types available in Escape From Tarkov:
- .45 ACP (M1911A1)
- 12.7x108mm (NSV “Utes” usable heavy mounted machinegun)
- 12.7x55mm (ASh-12)
- 12x70mm (12 Gauge)
- 20x70mm (TOZ)
- 23x75mm (KS-23M)
- .366 TKM (Vepr AKM & VPO)
- 40mm (underbarrel grenade launcher)
- 40x46mm (Launcher)
- 4.6x30mm (MP7)
- 5.45x39mm (AK-47)
- 5.56x45mm (M4 & MDR)
- 5.7x28mm (P90 & 5-7)
- 7.62x25mm (TT Pistol)
- .300 (SIG MCX)
- 7.62x39mm (AKM & SKS)
- 7.62x51mm (Hi Calibre)
- 7.62x54mm (Mosin & SVDS)
- .338 (MK-18)
- 9x18mm (9mm Makarov)
- 9x19mm (9mm MP5)
- 9x21mm (SR-1MP)
- .357 (.357 Magnum)
- 9x39mm (VAL & VSS)
Escape From Tarkov Ammo Charts
Below, features a correct replication of Battlestate Games official ammunition table, showcasing all ammo types on Escape from Tarkov and their damage, armor damage, accuracy, and price.
Battlestate Games released a complete and comprehensive ammo table, releasing information such as projectile count, penetration chance, ricochet chance, etc. However, we decided to boil down the chart and get straight to the point, showcasing the damage, armor damage, accuracy, and price, allowing players to know exactly what they're dealing with.
.45 ACP Ammo Chart
My dear M1911 and UMP users; respect. Nothing can replicate the pure nostalgia and history these weapons hold, representing these weapons in Escape from Tarkov truly means something. Despite the M1911 not being particularly reliable when facing assault rifles, you can go down knowing you stayed loyal to the cause.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| .45 ACP Match FMJ | 83 | 0.01 | 72 | 83 |
| .45 ACP AP | 725 | 0.01 | 66 | 725 |
| .45 ACP Hydra-Shok | 99 | 0.5 | 100 | 99 |
| .45 ACP Lasermatch FMJ | 87 | 0.01 | 76 | 87 |
| .45 ACP RIP | 401 | 1 | 130 | 401 |
12.7x108mm Ammo Chart
Used for the heavy-mounted machine guns on various maps such as Customs and Reserve, the 12.7x108 only requires one bullet to neutralize the enemy.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 12.7x108 mm B-32 | 820 | 0.17 | 182 | 820 |
| 12.7x108 mm BZT-44M | 980 | 0.17 | 199 | 908 |
12.7x55mm Ammo Chart
This ammo is used only by the Chads of Escape from Tarkov, if you ain't go the biceps to wield the ASH-12, don't even think about looking into this chart.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 12.7x55 mm PS12 | 340 | 0.3 | 115 | 340 |
| 12.7x55 mm PS12A | 280 | 0.7 | 165 | 280 |
| 12.7x55 mm PS12B | 2275 | 0.3 | 102 | 2275 |
12x70mm Ammo Chart
Everybody knows that the only two 12x70 ammo worth using is the Flechette round and AP-20, otherwise, you need to put your hopes and dreams to rest!
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 12/70 7 mm Buckshot | 30 | 0 | 39 | 30 |
| 12/70 5.25 mm Buckshot | 35 | 0 | 37 | 35 |
12/70 6.5 mm "Express" Buckshot | 39 | 0 | 35 | 39 |
12/70 8.5 mm "Magnum" Buckshot | 50 | 0 | 50 | 50 |
| 12/70 Dual Sabot Slug | 68 | 0.1 | 85 | 68 |
| 12/70 Flechette | 187 | 0 | 25 | 187 |
| 12/70 RIP | 302 | 1 | 265 | 302 |
| 12/70 Led slug | 56 | 0.2 | 167 | 56 |
| 12/70 shell with .50 BMG bullet | 124 | 0.05 | 197 | 124 |
| 12/70 AP-20 Slug | 342 | 0.03 | 164 | 342 |
| 12/70 FTX Custom LIte Slug | 71 | 0.1 | 183 | 71 |
| 12/70 Grizzly 40 Slug | 66 | 0.12 | 190 | 66 |
12/70 HP Slug Copper Sabot Premier | 82 | 0.38 | 206 | 82 |
| 12/70 "Poleva-3" Slug | 51 | 0.2 | 140 | 51 |
| 12/70 "Poleva-6u" Slug | 68 | 0.15 | 150 | 68 |
| 12/70 HP Slug "SuperFormance" | 192 | 0.39 | 220 | 192 |
20x70mm Ammo Chart
The Devastator doesn't lie, it really makes a mess of the enemy. However, most other ammo types here will make a mess of you.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 20/70 7.5 mm Buckshot | 24 | 0 | 25 | 24 |
| 20/70 5.6 mm Buckshot | 20 | 0 | 26 | 20 |
| 20/70 6.2 mm Buckshot | 30 | 0 | 22 | 30 |
| 20/70 7.3 mm Buckshot | 38 | 0 | 23 | 38 |
| 20/70 Devastator Slug | 180 | 1 | 198 | 180 |
| 20/70 Slug "Poleva-3" | 48 | 0.2 | 120 | 48 |
| 20/70 Slug Poleva-6u | 65 | 0.15 | 135 | 65 |
| 20/70 Star Slug | 81 | 0.1 | 154 | 81 |
23x75mm Ammo Chart
Feel like shooting your enemies in the leg until they perish? Look no further, the TOZ KS-23M provides the perfect pump-action experience for you, allowing you to pulverize your enemies in seconds.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 23x75 mm "Barrikada" slug | 256 | 0.2 | 192 | 256 |
23x75 mm "Shrapnel-10" buckshot | 78 | 0 | 87 | 78 |
23x75 mm "Shrapnel-25" buckshot | 96 | 0 | 78 | 96 |
23x75 mm "Zvezda" flashbang round | 980 | 0.3 | 0 | 980 |
.366 TKM Ammo Chart
Fancy the Russian experience for the day? Pick up some .336 ammo, VPO-209, silencer, and scope and sit far away on Reserve's dome, looking over from afar and sniping the weak.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| .366 ТКМ EKO | 65 | 0.2 | 73 | 65 |
| .366 ТКМ FMJ | 42 | 0.25 | 98 | 42 |
| .366 ТКМ Geksa | 57 | 0.45 | 110 | 57 |
| .366 TKM AP-M | 463 | 0.01 | 90 | 463 |
40mm Ammo Chart
You're most likely going to be really underwhelmed shooting this grenade launcher round, missing, and then being gunned down by an AI with a TOZ.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 40 mm VOG-25 grenade | 6750 | 0 | 199 | 6750 |
40x46mm Ammo Chart
The feeling of killing Big Pipe and taking his grenade launcher is like no other, however, don't expect to utilize the weapon quite as well as him.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 40x46 mm M381 (HE) grenade | 17125 | 0 | 199 | 17125 |
| 40x46 mm M386 (HE) grenade | 5600 | 0 | 199 | 5600 |
| 40x46 mm M406 (HE) grenade | 7700 | 0 | 199 | 7700 |
| 40x46 mm M433 (HEDP) grenade | 10538 | 0 | 199 | 10538 |
| 40x46 mm M441 (HE) grenade | 21250 | 0 | 199 | 21250 |
40x46 mm M576 (MP-APERS) grenade | 256 | 0 | 160 | 256 |
4.6x30mm Ammo Chart
Dude, you're literally walking around with an MP7, nothing is going to prosper against you. Keep fighting the good fight and reaping the rewards of success.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 4.6x30 mm Action SX | 98 | 0.5 | 65 | 98 |
| 4.6x30 mm AP SX | 1275 | 0.1 | 35 | 1275 |
| 4.6x30 mm FMJ SX | 124 | 0.2 | 43 | 124 |
| 4.6x30 mm Subsonic SX | 162 | 0.2 | 45 | 162 |
5.45x39mm Ammo Chart
The most basic of ammo in Escape from Tarkov, it is essential to learn the below like the back of your hand. The 5.45x39 ammo features in most AK variants, therefore you should take note. Please be aware the "Igolnik" doesn't come regularly, cherish it and nurture it to eliminate those with much loot to offer.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 5.45x39 mm 7N39 "Igolnik" | 1810 | 0.02 | 37 | 1810 |
| 5.45x39 mm 7N40 | 2122 | 0.02 | 52 | 2122 |
| 5.45x39 mm BP | 129 | 0.16 | 45 | 129 |
| 5.45x39 mm BS | 950 | 0.17 | 40 | 950 |
| 5.45x39 mm BT | 240 | 0.164 | 42 | 240 |
| 5.45x39 mm FMJ | 36 | 0.25 | 56 | 36 |
| 5.45x39 mm HP | 68 | 0.35 | 74 | 68 |
| 5.45x39 mm PP | 108 | 0.17 | 44 | 108 |
| 5.45x39 mm PRS | 46 | 0.3 | 60 | 46 |
| 5.45x39 mm PS | 74 | 0.4 | 48 | 74 |
| 5.45x39 mm SP | 60 | 0.45 | 68 | 60 |
| 5.45x39 mm T | 40 | 0.16 | 57 | 40 |
| 5.45x39 mm US | 79 | 0.1 | 65 | 79 |
5.56x45mm Ammo Chart
Again, the 5.56x45 ammo will be used frequently by most players due to its compatibility with M4s, ADAR, TX, and other various assault rifles. Below provides a guide beneficial to all players,
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 5.56x45 mm FMJ | 85 | 0.5 | 54 | 85 |
| 5.56x45 mm HP | 58 | 0.7 | 79 | 58 |
| 5.56x45 mm M855 | 110 | 0.4 | 53 | 110 |
| 5.56x45 mm M855A1 | 784 | 0.34 | 49 | 784 |
| 5.56x45 mm M856 | 128 | 0.328 | 59 | 128 |
| 5.56x45 mm M856A1 | 382 | 0.328 | 54 | 382 |
| 5.56x45 mm M995 | 1505 | 0.32 | 42 | 1505 |
5.56x45 mm MK 255 Mod 0 (RRLP) | 135 | 0.03 | 63 | 135 |
5.56x45 mm MK 318 Mod 0 (SOST) | 180 | 0.15 | 69 | 180 |
| 5.56x45 mm SSA AP | 1723 | 0.2 | 38 | 1723 |
| 5.56x45 mm Warmageddon | 156 | 0.9 | 88 | 156 |
5.7x28mm Ammo Chart
Only for the most real of Tarkov warriors, the five-seven and P90 ammo types lay below. Feast your eyes on the widowmakers themselves.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 5.7x28 mm L191 | 112 | 0.2 | 58 | 112 |
| 5.7x28 mm R37.F | 185 | 1 | 98 | 185 |
| 5.7x28 mm R37.X | 156 | 0.7 | 81 | 156 |
| 5.7x28 mm SB193 | 143 | 0.2 | 54 | 143 |
| 5.7x28 mm SS190 | 525 | 0.2 | 49 | 525 |
| 5.7x28 mm SS197SR | 110 | 0.5 | 62 | 110 |
| 5.7x28 mm SS198LF | 134 | 0.8 | 74 | 134 |
7.62x25mm Ammo Chart
So, you've just killed Reshala for the first time and you're wondering what would go best with his Golden TT? Quickly sell it and find another weapon before you get yourself killed.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 7.62x25 mm TT FMJ43 | 50 | 0.25 | 60 | 50 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT LRN | 48 | 0.35 | 64 | 48 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT LRNPC | 68 | 0.35 | 66 | 68 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT P gl | 52 | 0.25 | 58 | 52 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT Pst gzh | 70 | 0.2 | 50 | 70 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT PT gzh | 63 | 0.166 | 55 | 63 |
| 7.62x25 mm TT AKBS | 49 | 0.25 | 58 | 49 |
.300 Ammo Chart
Nobody uses this, stop trying to be unique and use an M4 like a normal person.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| .300 Blackout BCP FMJ | 79 | 0.3 | 60 | 79 |
| .300 Blackout AP | 1215 | 0.1 | 51 | 1215 |
| .300 Blackout M62 Tracer | 155 | 0.2 | 54 | 155 |
| .300 Blackout V-Max | 125 | 0.25 | 72 | 125 |
| .300 Whisper | 94 | 0.35 | 90 | 94 |
7.62x39mm Ammo Chart
Players need to familiarize themselves properly with the below chart due to their usage within the AK collection, these bullets will be the difference between extracting and "head/eyes" deaths.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 7.62x39 mm BP | 1495 | 0.12 | 58 | 1495 |
| 7.62x39 mm HP | 60 | 0.2625 | 87 | 60 |
| 7.62x39 mm PS | 83 | 0.25 | 57 | 83 |
| 7.62x39 mm T45M | 58 | 0.12 | 64 | 58 |
| 7.62x39 mm US | 134 | 0.075 | 56 | 134 |
| 7.62x39 mm MAI AP | 2594 | 0.05 | 47 | 2594 |
7.62x51mm Ammo Chart
For all the smooth operators out there that can manage high recoil, using weapons such as the FN-FAL, HK G28, and RSASS, the 7.62x51 ammunition never fails to drop an enemy.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 7.62x51 mm M61 | 1960 | 0.13 | 70 | 1960 |
| 7.62x51 mm M62 | 1375 | 0.14 | 79 | 1375 |
| 7.62x51 mm M80 | 356 | 0.17 | 80 | 356 |
| 7.62x51 mm BCP FMJ | 150 | 0.2 | 83 | 150 |
| 7.62x51 mm M993 | 2250 | 0.13 | 67 | 2250 |
| 7.62x51 mm TCW SP | 110 | 0.35 | 87 | 110 |
| 7.62x51 mm Ultra Nosler | 320 | 0.7 | 107 | 320 |
7.62x54mm Ammo Chart
The most fun snipers are optimized for the 7.62x54 ammo type, especially when using the SVDS and it's a comprehensive range of weapon attachments and opportunities.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 7.62x54 mm R BT Gzh | 1712 | 0.081 | 78 | 1712 |
| 7.62x54 mm R BS Gzh | 2625 | 0.083 | 72 | 2625 |
| 7.62x54 mm R T-46M Gzh | 175 | 0.18 | 82 | 175 |
| 7.62x54 mm R PS Gzh | 738 | 0.083 | 84 | 738 |
| 7.62x54 mm R LPS Gzh | 172 | 0.18 | 81 | 172 |
| 7.62x54 mm R SNB Gzh | 2010 | 0.08 | 75 | 2010 |
.338 Ammo Chart
Your opponents are about to be in a whole load of trouble, open a can of whoop-ass with the .338 and reign hellfire upon those that trespass against you.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| .338 Lapua Magnum AP | 6625 | 0.13 | 115 | 6625 |
| .338 Lapua Magnum FMJ | 2412 | 0.2 | 122 | 2412 |
| .338 Lapua Magnum UCW | 750 | 0.6 | 142 | 750 |
| .338 Lapua Magnum TAC-X | 1100 | 0.5 | 196 | 1100 |
9x18mm Ammo Chart
The PM was most likely the first weapon most of us players used within Escape from Tarkov, it's cheap, reliable at killing scavs, and most definitely does not get the job done.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 9x18 mm PM BZhT gzh | 65 | 0.17 | 53 | 65 |
| 9x18 mm PM PBM gzh | 71 | 0.16 | 40 | 71 |
| 9x18 mm P mm PstM gzh | 115 | 0.17 | 58 | 115 |
| 9x18 mm PM PPe gzh | 51 | 0.35 | 61 | 51 |
| 9x18 mm PM PPT gzh | 43 | 0.166 | 59 | 43 |
| 9x18 mm PM PRS gs | 39 | 0.3 | 58 | 39 |
| 9x18 mm PM PSO gzh | 22 | 0.35 | 54 | 22 |
| 9x18 mm PM Pst gzh | 45 | 0.2 | 50 | 45 |
| 9x18 mm PM PSV | 69 | 0.4 | 69 | 69 |
| 9x18 mm PM PS gs PPO | 29 | 0.25 | 55 | 29 |
| 9x18 mm PM P gzh | 12 | 0.25 | 50 | 12 |
| 9x18 mm PM RG028 gzh | 78 | 0.02 | 65 | 78 |
| 9x18 mm PM SP7 gzh | 97 | 0.02 | 77 | 97 |
| 9x18 mm PM SP8 gzh | 45 | 0.6 | 67 | 45 |
9x19mm Ammo Chart
The Glock is a classic pistol used by very few on Escape from Tarkov, nothing quite hits differently when using a 33-round magazine on the Glock and running Factory.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 9x19 mm PBP gzh | 725 | 0.05 | 52 | 725 |
| 9x19 mm Green Tracer | 72 | 0.15 | 58 | 72 |
| 9x19 mm PSO gzh | 49 | 0.25 | 59 | 49 |
| 9x19 mm Pst gzh | 62 | 0.15 | 54 | 62 |
| 9x19 mm AP 6.3 | 272 | 0.05 | 52 | 272 |
| 9x19 mm Luger CCI | 185 | 0.25 | 70 | 185 |
| 9x19 mm QuakeMaker | 140 | 0.1 | 85 | 140 |
| 9x19 mm RIP | 385 | 1 | 102 | 385 |
9x21mm Ammo Chart
The SR1MP is an excellent pistol, great for Labs runs and lightweight, allowing you to execute pistol runs in style.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 9x21 mm PS gzh | 340 | 0.2 | 49 | 340 |
| 9x21 mm P gzh | 150 | 0.3 | 65 | 150 |
| 9x21 mm PE gzh | 197 | 0.35 | 80 | 197 |
| 9x21 mm BT gzh | 1205 | 0.2 | 63 | 1205 |
.357 Ammo Chart
This ammunition is going to cause some serious damage to the person on the receiving end, the revolver is fun to use, great at killing, and a cheap price.
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| .357 Magnum FMJ | 142 | 0.01 | 70 | 142 |
| .357 Magnum HP | 122 | 0.6 | 99 | 122 |
| .357 Magnum JHP | 186 | 0.6 | 88 | 186 |
| .357 Magnum SP | 100 | 0.2 | 108 | 100 |
9x39mm Ammo Chart
Everybody used to use the AS VAL and nobody does anymore, AS VAL for president!
| Ammo Type | Damage | Armor Damage (%) | Accuracy (%) | Price |
| 9x39 mm BP gs | 1510 | 0.1 | 60 | 1510 |
| 9x39 mm PAB-9 gs | 1345 | 0.1 | 62 | 1345 |
| 9x39 mm SP-5 gs | 160 | 0.2 | 71 | 160 |
| 9x39 mm SP-6 gs | 1151 | 0.1 | 58 | 1151 |
| 9x39 mm SPP gs | 742 | 0.2 | 68 | 742 |
Despite all the mixed opinions and unfortunate words of honesty, this guide provides a fully comprehensive list of ammo types and their usage. It should now be incredibly clear to all players what ammunition will either kill or get them killed. Please operate with caution and choose wisely, you really do get what you pay for!
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