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Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO · Tracer
5.56x45mm M856
Damage
60
Penetration
18 (Tier D)
Armor Damage
26%
Fragmentation
33%
Velocity
874 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽206 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How M856 performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Contested
Class 2
Poor
Class 3
Bounces
Class 4
Bounces
Class 5
Bounces
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil -2% · accuracy -2%.
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL1)₽206
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M856 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #8 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (18 pen, tier D) with 60 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil -2%, accuracy -2%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M856 penetrate?
With 18 penetration it only has a fighting chance against Class 1 armor and will not beat anything heavier. 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 M856?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 1 for about ₽206 per round.
