Escape from Tarkov · rounds
.50 BMG
Compare .50 BMG ammunition by damage, armor penetration, velocity and current reference price.
CALIBER // CONTEXT
Caliber background
Why this cartridge exists and where it is used outside the raid.
.50 BMG originated as a heavy machine-gun cartridge and became a standard for long-range anti-materiel rifles. Its role is defeating light cover, equipment and distant targets rather than ordinary infantry-rifle work.
- In Escape from Tarkov
- M82A1
- Available rounds
- 4
BALLISTICS // MATRIX
Damage / penetration map
Each point is a round: further right means more penetration; higher means more flesh damage.
Indices compare rounds only inside this caliber. Combat: 45% penetration, 35% damage, 10% armor damage and 10% velocity. Value divides that result by the reference price. Context badges use explicit thresholds and can overlap; hover or focus a badge to see its rule. Prices are snapshots, not live quotes.
| .50 BMG | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity | Fragmentation | Recoillower is better | Reference price | Combat index | Value index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 .50 BMG M903 SLAPM903 | 160 | 115 | 90% | 1220 m/s | 1% | +28.000000000000004 | 2,340 ₽ | 86.5 | 0.037 |
 .50 BMG M33M33 | 190 | 56 | 85% | 887 m/s | 5% | +25 | 1,215 ₽ | 64.2 | 0.053 |
 .50 BMG M21M21 | 220 | 45 | 55% | 867 m/s | 7% | +20 | 945 ₽ | 60.4 | 0.064 |
 .50 BMG HPHP | 260 | 34 | 22% | 880 m/s | 12% | +15 | 855 ₽ | 58.0 | 0.068 |