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Ammunition · .50 BMG · Tracer
.50 BMG M21
Damage
220
Penetration
45 (Tier A)
Armor Damage
55%
Fragmentation
7%
Velocity
867 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽3,938 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How M21 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 +20% · light bleed +50% · heavy bleed +30%.
Guns Chambered in .50 BMG (1)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL4)₽3,938
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M21 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #3 of 4 .50 BMG rounds by penetration (45 pen, tier A) with 220 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +20%, light bleed +50%, heavy bleed +30%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M21 penetrate?
With 45 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 M21?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 4 for about ₽3,938 per round.
