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Ammunition · .50 BMG
.50 BMG HP
Damage
260
Penetration
34 (Tier C)
Armor Damage
22%
Fragmentation
12%
Velocity
880 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽3,563 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How .50 BMG HP 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: recoil +15% · accuracy +15% · light bleed +70% · heavy bleed +40%.
Guns Chambered in .50 BMG (1)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL4)₽3,563
Frequently Asked Questions
Is .50 BMG HP good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #4 of 4 .50 BMG rounds by penetration (34 pen, tier C) with 260 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +15%, accuracy +15%, light bleed +70%, heavy bleed +40%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does .50 BMG HP penetrate?
With 34 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 .50 BMG HP?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 4 for about ₽3,563 per round.
