The 6 Best Assault Rifle Builds In Escape From Tarkov (Patch 0.15)

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00:00:00 AK-12
00:06:00 MCX
00:10:54 M4A1
00:18:13 SCAR-H
00:26:31 RD-704
00:29:50 SR3M
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[Mopettaja]

I've got near 2000 rounds of 5.45 BP just found from raids, the 120 round packs spawn really often on woods and lighthouse so you can quite easily just scav in and go fetch some rounds since nobody loots the ammo packs

[SirRobin]

you can add the V2 rear sight from the RD to any AK, even 12 for a +1 ergo btw

[amraa]

SR3M and sp6 slaps but against multiple opponents it's almost guaranteed malfunction due to overheat. Meta M4 is almost perfect weapon imo.

[HanzFikchss]

I want to mention that Reserve has an obscene amount of bp small AK ammo. I stocked up to 2500 BP rounds while looking for Gluhar. Other big round spots (woods shack and USEC camp, MVD and Lexos on Streets) are also good to sweep.

[V_Matviichuk]

For M4 build, if you want to run a 60-round mag it's better to use the STANAG it is 400 grams lighter, has higher top loading speed, can be bartered fairly cheaply from Peacekeeper and only has 2 less ergo than a drum PMAG.

[grygaming]

I've always been a fan of the Ak-12 even before PvE came out primarily for its 3rd firing mode Burst Fire. When you build it just right, having it on a 3 round burst for that extra two rounds per squeeze is nice. Especially if you target upper chest and let the let yourself be a bit loose on the recoil will always net you a headshot.

[cmg]

I think its worth mentioning that the BMD combo will give you similar recoil to the meta suppressor but cheaper and with much more ergo. Drawback is you now are loud and have to deal with muzzle flash. For some maps and some raised optics this is completely fine (like on labs with a bravo + red dot)

[koriyou]

love all your technical videos and breakdowns of what parts and why. I used to love the red ARE but it's pretty expensive for doing nothing over the regular

[Nanadingol]

I do not CARE how much screen space it takes up, or how heavy it is, the scar is just so CLEAN 😭

[krisztianbatori]

You Sir, one of the biggest VIP to the community. Thank you m8!

[czarny-wmvu]

Kinda surprised that BMD combo wasn't mentioned. Maybe it doesn't help with sniping but for RD it's great as it's best used in short to medium ranges where you've have been heard either way.

[xrla]

SR3M is actually only worth it if you use it unsuppressed. When you want to go suppressed, the Val still has the same firepower, but the suppressor is far better, and the price will be lower overall.
However, playing it loud makes it an absolute beast, especially since it is as short as an SMG, and ADS with it is extremely quick; you also run faster with shorter weapons.
That said, suppressed it is also a beast, but I'd still call the Val a better gun overall, and it is also more accessible since it is available on the flea.

[jordanblevins]

Gigabeef, what’s your opinion on the BMD loud combo for 762 guns. Is the maximized recoil reduction and huge boost in evoergo worth the increase in sound signature?

[mouadbenaicha]

Very detailed and informative. Thank you for all that you do for the Tarkov community.

[lecogaming]

Was using Ash-12 with Ps12b for awhile, I was heavy but dealing with pmc and scavs were light work 😊

[BMANxCoS]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I hope you do this for other weapon types as well. :)

[lllllRBlllll]

You can buy the MDR from mechanic and it comes with the 25 round mag. You can either use the mag yourself or sell it on the flea for almost as much as the MDR cost.

[benszo]

RD-704 goes well with the RK-2, the BMD tri-muzzle and a 50-rounder, too, 57 ergo with 63/147 recoil, defo sounds like a high meta build

[colebennett]

for the 545 guns scavving lighthouse and looting ammo spawns on the rogue buildings give you a lot of bp and ppbs

[atreyes]

Surprised the ak12 is on here, I thought it felt pretty bad this wipe and has more felt recoil than any of the 74s