Ammunition · 5.45x39
5.45x39mm PPBS gs Igolnik
Against Every Armor Class
How PPBS performs against each armor class at full durability.
Handling: recoil +15% · accuracy -5%.
Guns Chambered in 5.45x39 (15)
Where to Buy
No trader sells this for cash right now.
Not on the flea market either: found in raid, bartered, or crafted only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPBS good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #1 of 13 5.45x39 rounds by penetration (62 pen, tier S) with 37 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +15%, accuracy -5%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does PPBS penetrate?
With 62 penetration it consistently beats armor up to Class 5 and has a fighting chance against Class 6. 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 PPBS?
No trader sells it for cash and it is not on the flea market, so it comes from raids, barters, or crafts.
