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Machinegun · 7.62x54R
Kalashnikov PKP 7.62x54R infantry machine gun
Fire Rate
650 RPM
Ergonomics
55
Recoil V / H
138 / 515
Effective Range
750m
Fire Modes
Full auto
Flea Price
Not on flea
This is a Gunsmith build weapon
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Best 7.62x54R Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
1
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. It must be found in raid, bartered, or crafted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best ammo for the PKP in Tarkov?
The PKP 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 PKP?
It is not currently sold by traders for cash or listed on the flea market, so it must be found in raid, bartered, or crafted.
What are the PKP's stats?
650 rounds per minute, ergonomics 55, vertical recoil 138, and an effective distance around 750 meters. Fire modes: Full auto.