Ammunition · 7.62x51 NATO
7.62x51mm M61
Against Every Armor Class
How M61 performs against each armor class at full durability.
Handling: recoil +3% · accuracy +5% · light bleed +6% · heavy bleed +6%.
Guns Chambered in 7.62x51 NATO (19)
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 M61 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #2 of 8 7.62x51 NATO rounds by penetration (60 pen, tier S) with 73 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +3%, accuracy +5%, light bleed +6%, heavy bleed +6%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M61 penetrate?
With 60 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 M61?
No trader sells it for cash and it is not on the flea market, so it comes from raids, barters, or crafts.
