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Ammunition · .50 AE
.50 AE FMJ
Damage
85
Penetration
40 (Tier B)
Armor Damage
50%
Fragmentation
1%
Velocity
440 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽1,030 (Mechanic)
Against Every Armor Class
How .50 AE FMJ performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Shreds
Class 2
Shreds
Class 3
Effective
Class 4
Contested
Class 5
Poor
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +10% · heavy bleed +10%.
Guns Chambered in .50 AE (4)
Where to Buy
Mechanic (LL3)₽1,030
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .50 AE FMJ good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #2 of 5 .50 AE rounds by penetration (40 pen, tier B) with 85 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +10%, heavy bleed +10%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does .50 AE FMJ penetrate?
With 40 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 3 and has a fighting chance against Class 4. 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 AE FMJ?
Mechanic sells it at loyalty level 3 for about ₽1,030 per round.
