Best M16A2 Build in Tarkov
Colt M16A2 5.56x45 assault rifle · 5.56×45
Lowest recoil M16A2 build: 47/136 recoil (60% less than stock), ergo 43. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 48 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 117 / 338
Lowest recoil
↓ 60% less recoilErgo
43
Vertical
47
Horizontal
136
- Weight
- 3.91 kg
- Flea price
- ₽728,185
- Part count
- 14
Traders needed
Parts (14)
AR-15 Naroh Arms GRAL-S pistol gripSkier 3
AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Vltor MUR-1S 5.56x45 upper receiverPeacekeeper 4
AR-15 5.56x45 20 inch barrelPeacekeeper 4
AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Ferfrans CRD 5.56x45 Concussion Reduction DevicePeacekeeper 4
AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 15.8 inch M-LOK handguardSkier 4
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 M-LOK foregrip (Black)Mechanic 3
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Grey)Peacekeeper 4
AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor-SD charging handle
Balanced (meta)
↓ 55% less recoilErgo
74
Vertical
53
Horizontal
154
- Weight
- 3.38 kg
- Flea price
- ₽509,277
- Part count
- 14
Traders needed
Parts (14)
- AR-15 Naroh Arms GRAL-S pistol gripSkier 3
- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 5.56x45 upper receiverSkier 4
AR-15 5.56x45 Ballistic Advantage Hanson Carbine Pro 13.7 inch barrelSkier 3- AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
- Ferfrans CRD 5.56x45 Concussion Reduction DevicePeacekeeper 4
- AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 Soyuz-TM 12 inch M-LOK handguardSkier 3
Daniel Defense Enhanced M-LOK Vertical Foregrip (Coyote Brown)Peacekeeper 4- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
- AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
- AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Grey)Peacekeeper 4
AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle (Tungsten Grey)Mechanic 4
Max ergonomics
↓ 47% less recoilErgo
100
Vertical
62
Horizontal
178
- Weight
- 2.62 kg
- Flea price
- ₽508,106
- Part count
- 15
Traders needed
Parts (15)
AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2- AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
- AR-15 Aeroknox AX-15 5.56x45 upper receiverSkier 4
- AR-15 5.56x45 Ballistic Advantage Hanson Carbine Pro 13.7 inch barrelSkier 3
AR-15 Lantac Dragon 5.56x45 muzzle brakeSkier 3- AR-15 Ballistic Advantage Lo-Pro Gas BlockMechanic 3
AR-15 KAC URX 3.1 10.75 inch handguardPeacekeeper 4
KAC URX 3/3.1 long panelPeacekeeper 3- KAC URX 3/3.1 long panelPeacekeeper 3
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
AR-15 KAC URX 3.1 10.75 inch lower handguardPeacekeeper 4
KAC URX 3/3.1 stopper panelPeacekeeper 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
AR-15 DoubleStar ACE ARFX Skeleton StockSkier 2- AR-15 Radian Weapons Raptor charging handle (Tungsten Grey)Mechanic 4
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 M16A2 build in Tarkov?
A 14-part build brings recoil to 47 vertical / 136 horizontal, 60% less than stock. Ergonomics 43, weight 3.91 kg, about ₽728,185 on the flea.
What is the meta M16A2 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 74, recoil 53/154. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Skier 4.
What is the highest ergonomics for the M16A2?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 100 ergonomics with 62/178 recoil. The stock weapon has 48 ergonomics.