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Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO
5.56x45mm M855
Damage
54
Penetration
31 (Tier C)
Armor Damage
37%
Fragmentation
50%
Velocity
922 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽338 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How M855 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
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL3)₽338
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M855 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #6 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (31 pen, tier C) with 54 damage. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M855 penetrate?
With 31 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 M855?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 3 for about ₽338 per round.
