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Ammunition · 5.56x45 NATO · Tracer
5.56x45mm M856A1
Damage
52
Penetration
38 (Tier B)
Armor Damage
44%
Fragmentation
43%
Velocity
940 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽1,038 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How M856A1 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
Handling: recoil +4% · accuracy -4%.
Guns Chambered in 5.56x45 NATO (18)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL4)₽1,038
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M856A1 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #4 of 11 5.56x45 NATO rounds by penetration (38 pen, tier B) with 52 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +4%, accuracy -4%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M856A1 penetrate?
With 38 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 M856A1?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 4 for about ₽1,038 per round.
