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Ammunition · 12 Gauge
12/70 flechette
Damage
25 x8 (200)
Penetration
31 (Tier C)
Armor Damage
26%
Fragmentation
0%
Velocity
320 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽613 (Jaeger)
Against Every Armor Class
How 12/70 flechette performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Shreds
Class 2
Effective
Class 3
Contested
Class 4
Poor
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: accuracy -10% · light bleed +25% · heavy bleed +25%.
Guns Chambered in 12 Gauge (14)
Where to Buy
Jaeger (LL3)₽613
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 12/70 flechette good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #2 of 17 12 Gauge rounds by penetration (31 pen, tier C) with 200 damage across 8 projectiles. Handling modifiers: accuracy -10%, light bleed +25%, heavy bleed +25%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does 12/70 flechette penetrate?
With 31 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 2 and has a fighting chance against Class 3. As a rule of thumb, a round needs about 10 more penetration than an armor's class x 10 to punch through consistently; the class-by-class chart on this page shows each matchup.
Where can you buy 12/70 flechette?
Jaeger sells it at loyalty level 3 for about ₽613 per round.
