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Ammunition · 7.62x51 NATO
7.62x51mm M80

Damage
80
Penetration
43 (Tier B)
Armor Damage
67%
Fragmentation
17%
Velocity
820 m/s
Flea / Trader
₽1,154 (Peacekeeper)
Against Every Armor Class
How M80 performs against each armor class at full durability.
Class 1
Shreds
Class 2
Shreds
Class 3
Effective
Class 4
Contested
Class 5
Poor
Class 6
Bounces
Handling: recoil +1% · accuracy -13% · light bleed +8% · heavy bleed +8%.
Guns Chambered in 7.62x51 NATO (19)
Where to Buy
Peacekeeper (LL4)₽1,154
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M80 good ammo in Tarkov?
It ranks #4 of 8 7.62x51 NATO rounds by penetration (43 pen, tier B) with 80 damage. Handling modifiers: recoil +1%, accuracy -13%, light bleed +8%, heavy bleed +8%. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
What armor does M80 penetrate?
With 43 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 M80?
Peacekeeper sells it at loyalty level 4 for about ₽1,154 per round.