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Ammunition · 12 Gauge
12/70 makeshift .50 BMG slug
Damage
197
Penetration
26 (Tier C)
Armor Damage
57%
Fragmentation
5%
Velocity
410 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽524 (Jaeger)
Against Every Armor Class
How .50 BMG performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Effective
Class 2
Contested
Class 3
Poor
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +25% · accuracy +90% · heavy bleed +15%.
Guns Chambered in 12 Gauge (14)
Where to Buy
Jaeger (LL3)₽524
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .50 BMG good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #3 of 17 12 Gauge rounds by penetration (26 pen, tier C) with 197 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +25%, accuracy +90%, heavy bleed +15%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does .50 BMG penetrate?
With 26 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 1 and has a fighting chance against Class 2. 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 .50 BMG?
Jaeger sells it at loyalty level 3 for about ₽524 per round.
