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Assault rifle · 5.56x45 NATO
Colt M16A2 5.56x45 assault rifle
Fire Rate
800 RPM
Ergonomics
48
Recoil V / H
117 / 338
Effective Range
500m
Fire Modes
Single fire, Burst fire
Flea Price
₽55,549
Best 5.56x45 NATO Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
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SSA APPen 57 · Dmg 38
SSA APPen 57 · Dmg 382
M995Pen 53 · Dmg 42
M995Pen 53 · Dmg 423
M855A1Pen 44 · Dmg 49
M855A1Pen 44 · Dmg 494
M856A1Pen 38 · Dmg 52
M856A1Pen 38 · Dmg 525
SOSTPen 33 · Dmg 53
SOSTPen 33 · Dmg 536
M855Pen 31 · Dmg 54
M855Pen 31 · Dmg 54Where 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 M16A2 in Tarkov?
The M16A2 fires 5.56x45 NATO. By penetration, the current top rounds are SSA AP, M995, M855A1. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the M16A2?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽55,549.
What are the M16A2's stats?
800 rounds per minute, ergonomics 48, vertical recoil 117, and an effective distance around 500 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Burst fire.