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Assault carbine · 7.62x39
TOZ Simonov SKS 7.62x39 carbine
Fire Rate
40 RPM
Ergonomics
40
Recoil V / H
155 / 360
Effective Range
400m
Fire Modes
Single fire
Flea Price
₽32,845
Best 7.62x39 Ammo
Ranked by armor penetration from live data. In Tarkov the bullet matters more than the gun.
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MAI APPen 58 · Dmg 53
MAI APPen 58 · Dmg 532
BPPen 47 · Dmg 58
BPPen 47 · Dmg 583
PPPen 41 · Dmg 59
PPPen 41 · Dmg 594
PSPen 35 · Dmg 61
PSPen 35 · Dmg 615
T-45M1Pen 30 · Dmg 65
T-45M1Pen 30 · Dmg 656
USPen 29 · Dmg 56
USPen 29 · Dmg 56Where 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 SKS in Tarkov?
The SKS fires 7.62x39. By penetration, the current top rounds are MAI AP, BP, PP. Rankings update with live tarkov.dev data.
Where can you buy the SKS?
No trader sells it for cash right now. On the flea market it currently averages ₽32,845.
What are the SKS's stats?
40 rounds per minute, ergonomics 40, vertical recoil 155, and an effective distance around 400 meters. Fire modes: Single fire.