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Shotgun · 12 Gauge
Remington Model 870 12ga pump-action shotgun

Fire Rate
30 RPM
Ergonomics
45
Recoil V / H
397 / 471
Effective Range
70m
Fire Modes
Single fire
Flea Price
₽79,790
This is a Gunsmith build weapon
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Best 12 Gauge Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
1
AP-20Pen 37 · Dmg 164
2
FlechettePen 31 · Dmg 25
3
.50 BMGPen 26 · Dmg 197
4
PiranhaPen 24 · Dmg 25
5
Poleva-6uPen 20 · Dmg 150
6
FTXPen 20 · Dmg 183
Where 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 M870 in Tarkov?
The M870 fires 12 Gauge. By penetration, the current top rounds are AP-20, Flechette, .50 BMG. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the M870?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽79,790.
What are the M870's stats?
30 rounds per minute, ergonomics 45, vertical recoil 397, and an effective distance around 70 meters. Fire modes: Single fire.