Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39 assault rifle

Best AKS-74U Build in Tarkov

Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39 assault rifle · 5.45×39

Lowest recoil AKS-74U build: 60/152 recoil (44% less than stock), ergo 73. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.

Stock weapon: Ergonomics 44 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 108 / 272

Lowest recoil

↓ 44% less recoil

Ergo

73

Vertical

60

Horizontal

152

Weight
3.4 kg
Flea price
₽256,108
Part count
11

Traders needed

Mechanic 4Peacekeeper 4Prapor 3Skier 2
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Parts (11)
  • AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
  • AKS-74/AKS-74U Zenit PT LockSkier 2
  • AK Zenit PT-1 "Klassika" stockSkier 2
  • AK GP-25 accessory kit recoil pad
  • AK CSS knurled charging handle
  • AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
  • AK-74 thread type JMac Customs RRD-4C multi-caliber muzzle brakeMechanic 3
  • AKS-74U dust coverPrapor 1
  • AKS-74U gas tubeMechanic 1
  • AKS-74U CAA XRSU47SU tactical handguardMechanic 2
  • BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregripMechanic 4

Balanced (meta)

↓ 39% less recoil

Ergo

92

Vertical

66

Horizontal

167

Weight
3.23 kg
Flea price
₽221,822
Part count
10

Traders needed

Mechanic 3Peacekeeper 4Prapor 3Skier 3
Open in Weapon Builder →
Parts (10)
  • AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
  • AKS-74/AKS-74U Zenit PT LockSkier 2
  • AK Zenit PT-3 "Klassika" stockSkier 3
  • AK CSS knurled charging handle
  • AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
  • AK-74 SRVV MBR Jet 5.45x39 muzzle brakeMechanic 3
  • AKS-74U dust coverPrapor 1
  • AKS-74U gas tubeMechanic 1
  • AKS-74U CAA XRSU47SU tactical handguardMechanic 2
  • Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3

Max ergonomics

↓ 32% less recoil

Ergo

100

Vertical

73

Horizontal

184

Weight
3.61 kg
Flea price
₽310,137
Part count
11

Traders needed

Mechanic 3Peacekeeper 2Prapor 3Skier 2
Open in Weapon Builder →
Parts (11)
  • AK Custom Guns CG101 AR-type pistol grip adapterMechanic 3
  • AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
  • AKS-74 Armacon Monolit 5 buffer tube adapterSkier 2
  • AR-15 Strike Industries Viper PDW stockMechanic 3
  • AK CSS knurled charging handle
  • AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
  • AK-74 thread type JMac Customs RRD-4C multi-caliber muzzle brakeMechanic 3
  • AKS-74U dust coverPrapor 1
  • AKS-74U gas tubeMechanic 1
  • AKS-74U CAA XRSU47SU tactical handguardMechanic 2
  • Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3

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 AKS-74U build in Tarkov?

A 11-part build brings recoil to 60 vertical / 152 horizontal, 44% less than stock. Ergonomics 73, weight 3.4 kg, about ₽256,108 on the flea.

What is the meta AKS-74U build?

The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 92, recoil 66/167. Traders needed: Mechanic 3, Peacekeeper 4, Prapor 3, Skier 3.

What is the highest ergonomics for the AKS-74U?

The max-ergonomics build reaches 100 ergonomics with 73/184 recoil. The stock weapon has 44 ergonomics.

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