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Machinegun · 7.62x54R
Kalashnikov PKM 7.62x54R machine gun
Fire Rate
650 RPM
Ergonomics
55
Recoil V / H
138 / 515
Effective Range
750m
Fire Modes
fullauto
Flea Price
₽405,691
Best 7.62x54R Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
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BSPen 70 · Dmg 72
BSPen 70 · Dmg 722
SNBPen 62 · Dmg 75
SNBPen 62 · Dmg 753
BTPen 55 · Dmg 78
BTPen 55 · Dmg 784
PSPen 45 · Dmg 84
PSPen 45 · Dmg 845
LPSPen 42 · Dmg 81
LPSPen 42 · Dmg 816
T-46MPen 41 · Dmg 82
T-46MPen 41 · Dmg 82Where to Buy
No trader sells this weapon for cash right now. Check the flea market price above, or barters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the PKM in Tarkov?
The PKM fires 7.62x54R. By penetration, the current top rounds are BS, SNB, BT. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the PKM?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽405,691.
What are the PKM's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 55, vertical recoil 138, and an effective distance around 750 meters. Fire modes: fullauto.