Best 5.45x39mm Ammo
The best 5.45x39mm round in Escape from Tarkov is 5.45x39mm PPBS gs Igolnik, with 62 penetration power and 37 damage — effective against class 6 armor. All 13 5.45x39mm rounds are compared below.
Ranked by penetration power first, then damage. Effectiveness bands compare published penetration power against armour class thresholds; they are a guide, not a simulation of in-game hit rolls. Prices observed 2026-09-27 04:31 UTC.
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| Round | Pen | Damage | Armor dmg | Frag | Max class | Cost/round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.45x39mm PPBS gs Igolnik | 62 | 37 | 59 | — | 6 | — |
| 5.45x39mm BS gs | 54 | 45 | 57 | — | 5 | — |
| 5.45x39mm BP gs | 45 | 48 | 46 | — | 4 | — |
| 5.45x39mm 7N40 | 42 | 55 | 45 | — | 4 | — |
| 5.45x39mm BT gs | 37 | 54 | 44 | — | 3 | — |
| 5.45x39mm PP gs | 34 | 51 | 42 | — | 3 | — |
| 5.45x39mm PS gs | 28 | 56 | 40 | — | 2 | — |
| 5.45x39mm FMJ | 24 | 55 | 38 | — | 2 | — |
| 5.45x39mm T gs | 20 | 59 | 36 | — | 2 | — |
| 5.45x39mm US gs | 17 | 65 | 33 | — | — | — |
| 5.45x39mm SP | 15 | 67 | 31 | — | — | — |
| 5.45x39mm PRS gs | 13 | 70 | 24 | — | — | — |
| 5.45x39mm HP | 9 | 76 | 15 | — | — | — |
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