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Sniper rifle · 7.62x54R
SV-98 7.62x54R bolt-action sniper rifle
Fire Rate
30 RPM
Ergonomics
28
Recoil V / H
250 / 711
Effective Range
1000m
Fire Modes
Single fire
Flea Price
₽75,645
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 SV-98 in Tarkov?
The SV-98 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 SV-98?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽75,645.
What are the SV-98's stats?
30 rounds per minute, ergonomics 28, vertical recoil 250, and an effective distance around 1000 meters. Fire modes: Single fire.