Best AKM Build in Tarkov
Kalashnikov AKM 7.62x39 assault rifle · 7.62×39
Lowest recoil AKM build: 66/162 recoil (46% less than stock), ergo 54. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 28 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 121 / 298
Lowest recoil
↓ 46% less recoilErgo
54
Vertical
66
Horizontal
162
- Weight
- 3.97 kg
- Flea price
- ₽355,263
- Part count
- 15
Traders needed
Parts (15)
AK Vezhlivyy Strelok VS-24 + VS-33c handguard with gas tubeSkier 4
Strike Industries KeyMod 6 inch railMechanic 1
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregripMechanic 4
AKM 7.62x39 Kiba Arms .308 muzzle device adapterMechanic 3
Lantac BMD Blast Mitigation Device A3 direct thread adapterPeacekeeper 3
AR-10 Lantac Dragon 7.62x51 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Lantac BMD 7.62x51 Blast Mitigation DevicePeacekeeper 3
AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
AK FAB Defense PDC dust coverSkier 4
AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Zenit PT LockSkier 2
AK Zenit PT-1 "Klassika" stockSkier 2
AK GP-25 accessory kit recoil pad
AK 7.62x39 FAB Defense Ultimag 30R 30-round magazineSkier 3
AK CSS knurled charging handle
Balanced (meta)
↓ 37% less recoilErgo
83
Vertical
76
Horizontal
188
- Weight
- 3.58 kg
- Flea price
- ₽242,802
- Part count
- 12
Traders needed
Parts (12)
AKM gas tubeMechanic 1
AK 5.45 Design Aggressor handguardMechanic 4
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3- AKM 7.62x39 Kiba Arms .308 muzzle device adapterMechanic 3
- Lantac BMD Blast Mitigation Device A3 direct thread adapterPeacekeeper 3
- AR-10 Lantac Dragon 7.62x51 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
- AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
AKM dust coverPrapor 1- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Magpul Zhukov-S stockPeacekeeper 4- AK 7.62x39 FAB Defense Ultimag 30R 30-round magazineSkier 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
Max ergonomics
↓ 20% less recoilErgo
96
Vertical
97
Horizontal
240
- Weight
- 3.12 kg
- Flea price
- ₽198,079
- Part count
- 10
Traders needed
Parts (10)
- AKM gas tubeMechanic 1
- AK 5.45 Design Aggressor handguardMechanic 4
- Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3
VPO-209 thread protector- AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
- AKM dust coverPrapor 1
- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AKM/AK-74 Hexagon "Kocherga" stock (Anodized Red)Skier 3- AK 7.62x39 FAB Defense Ultimag 30R 30-round magazineSkier 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
Settings: no optic (red dot/scope), suppressor or flashlight, buyable parts only. Pick your own sight: open the build in the Weapon Builder and attach any optic, or run Auto Build with your own settings.
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FAQ
What is the lowest recoil AKM build in Tarkov?
A 15-part build brings recoil to 66 vertical / 162 horizontal, 46% less than stock. Ergonomics 54, weight 3.97 kg, about ₽355,263 on the flea.
What is the meta AKM build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 83, recoil 76/188. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Prapor 1, Skier 3.
What is the highest ergonomics for the AKM?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 96 ergonomics with 97/240 recoil. The stock weapon has 28 ergonomics.