Best 7.62x39mm Ammo
The best 7.62x39mm round in Escape from Tarkov is 7.62x39mm MAI AP, with 58 penetration power and 53 damage — effective against class 5 armor. All 9 7.62x39mm 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 2026-09-29 01:01 UTC.
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| Round | Pen | Damage | Armor dmg | Frag | Max class | Cost/round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.62x39mm MAI AP | 58 | 53 | 76 | — | 5 | — |
| 7.62x39mm BP gzh | 47 | 58 | 63 | — | 4 | — |
| 7.62x39mm PP gzh | 41 | 59 | 57 | — | 4 | — |
| 7.62x39mm PS gzh | 35 | 61 | 52 | — | 3 | — |
| 7.62x39mm T-45M1 gzh | 30 | 65 | 46 | — | 3 | — |
| 7.62x39mm US gzh | 29 | 56 | 42 | — | 2 | — |
| 7.62x39mm FMJ | 26 | 63 | 33 | — | 2 | — |
| 7.62x39mm SP | 20 | 68 | 27 | — | 2 | — |
| 7.62x39mm HP | 15 | 80 | 20 | — | — | — |
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