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Assault rifle · 5.56x45 NATO
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 assault rifle (FDE)
Fire Rate
650 RPM
Ergonomics
45
Recoil V / H
90 / 280
Effective Range
500m
Fire Modes
Single fire, Full auto
Flea Price
₽78,258
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
Mechanic (LL2)₽18,000Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the Mk 16 in Tarkov?
The Mk 16 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 Mk 16?
Mechanic sells it at loyalty level 2 for about ₽18,000. On the flea market it currently averages ₽78,258.
What are the Mk 16's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 45, vertical recoil 90, and an effective distance around 500 meters. Fire modes: Single fire, Full auto.