Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO
5.56x45mm M855A1
Against Every Armor Class
How M855A1 performs against each armor class at full durability.
Handling: recoil +5% · accuracy -5%.
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
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 M855A1 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #3 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (44 pen, tier B) with 49 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +5%, accuracy -5%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M855A1 penetrate?
With 44 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 M855A1?
No trader sells it for cash and it is not on the flea market, so it comes from raids, barters, or crafts.
