Best Mk 16 Build in Tarkov
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 assault rifle · 5.56×45
Lowest recoil Mk 16 build: 42/132 recoil (53% less than stock), ergo 25. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 45 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 90 / 280
Lowest recoil
↓ 53% less recoilErgo
25
Vertical
42
Horizontal
132
- Weight
- 3.94 kg
- Flea price
- ₽462,895
- Part count
- 18
Traders needed
Parts (18)
AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
AR-15 5.56x45 Lancer L5 AWM 30-round magazinePeacekeeper 3
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 upper receiver (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 18 inch barrelPeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Ferfrans CQB 5.56x45 muzzle brakePeacekeeper 3
Strike Industries Oppressor Lite V2 5.56x45 muzzle device
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
FN SCAR Vltor CASV-SCAR handguardMechanic 3
Vltor CASV 5 inch railMechanic 4
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregripMechanic 4
FN SCAR Vltor CASV-SCAR Handguard ExtenderMechanic 3
FN SCAR folding polymer stockPeacekeeper 3
FN SCAR retractable polymer stockPeacekeeper 3
FN SCAR rubber buttpadPeacekeeper 2
FN SCAR cheek rest (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
FN SCAR Sure Cycle Frag Angled charging handlePeacekeeper 4
FN SCAR PMM BCD Lever bolt releaseMechanic 3
Balanced (meta)
↓ 46% less recoilErgo
68
Vertical
49
Horizontal
152
- Weight
- 3.19 kg
- Flea price
- ₽299,869
- 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
- FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 upper receiver (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 14 inch barrelPeacekeeper 3
AR-15 Lantac Dragon 5.56x45 muzzle brakeSkier 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
FN SCAR Kinetic MREX 6.5 M-LOK railSkier 3
Daniel Defense Enhanced M-LOK Vertical Foregrip (Black)Peacekeeper 4- FN SCAR folding polymer stockPeacekeeper 3
FN SCAR Vltor VSS-11 polymer stockPeacekeeper 3- FN SCAR cheek rest (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
FN SCAR KDG RCH charging handlePeacekeeper 3- FN SCAR PMM BCD Lever bolt releaseMechanic 3
Max ergonomics
↓ 33% less recoilErgo
96
Vertical
60
Horizontal
187
- Weight
- 3.06 kg
- Flea price
- ₽346,618
- 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
- FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 upper receiver (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
FN SCAR-L 5.56x45 10 inch barrelPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Allen Engineering SPR Brake 5.56x45Peacekeeper 3
Allen Engineering SPR Brake thread protectorPeacekeeper 3- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up rear sightSkier 2
- KRISS Defiance low profile flip-up front sightSkier 2
- FN SCAR Vltor CASV-SCAR handguardMechanic 3
- Vltor CASV 5 inch railMechanic 4
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregrip (FDE)Mechanic 3
FN SCAR JMac Customs RSA-SCAR 1913 AdapterMechanic 3
SIG Sauer Collapsing/Telescoping StockPeacekeeper 1- FN SCAR Sure Cycle Frag Angled charging handlePeacekeeper 4
- FN SCAR PMM BCD Lever bolt releaseMechanic 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 Mk 16 build in Tarkov?
A 18-part build brings recoil to 42 vertical / 132 horizontal, 53% less than stock. Ergonomics 25, weight 3.94 kg, about ₽462,895 on the flea.
What is the meta Mk 16 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 68, recoil 49/152. Traders needed: Mechanic 3, Peacekeeper 4, Skier 3.
What is the highest ergonomics for the Mk 16?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 96 ergonomics with 60/187 recoil. The stock weapon has 45 ergonomics.