Best PKM Build in Tarkov
Kalashnikov PKM 7.62x54R machine gun · 7.62×54R
Lowest recoil PKM build: 55/206 recoil (60% less than stock), ergo 23. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 55 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 138 / 515
Lowest recoil
↓ 60% less recoilErgo
23
Vertical
55
Horizontal
206
- Weight
- 9.71 kg
- Flea price
- ₽383,967
- Part count
- 9
Traders needed
Parts (9)
AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
PK 7.62x54R 100-round boxPrapor 4
PK Front Zveno buffer tube adapterMechanic 4
AR-15 Magpul Enhanced Receiver ExtensionPeacekeeper 2
AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN2 stock (FDE)Peacekeeper 4
PKM 7.62x54R 658mm barrelPrapor 4
PK Zenit DTK-1P 7.62x54R muzzle brakeSkier 4
PK Zenit B-50 handguardSkier 4
Zenit RK-1 tactical foregrip on B-25U mount
Balanced (meta)
↓ 52% less recoilErgo
43
Vertical
66
Horizontal
247
- Weight
- 8.86 kg
- Flea price
- ₽316,567
- Part count
- 8
Traders needed
Parts (8)
- AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
- PK 7.62x54R 100-round boxPrapor 4
- PK Front Zveno buffer tube adapterMechanic 4
AR-15 Strike Industries Advanced Receiver Extension
AR-15 Phase5 Universal Mini Stock- PKM 7.62x54R 658mm barrelPrapor 4
- PK Zenit DTK-1P 7.62x54R muzzle brakeSkier 4
- PK Zenit B-50 handguardSkier 4
Max ergonomics
↓ 21% less recoilErgo
80
Vertical
110
Horizontal
409
- Weight
- 6.33 kg
- Flea price
- ₽217,001
- Part count
- 6
Traders needed
Parts (6)
- AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4
- PK 7.62x54R 100-round boxPrapor 4
- PK Front Zveno buffer tube adapterMechanic 4
- AR-15 Strike Industries Advanced Receiver Extension
- AR-15 Phase5 Universal Mini Stock
- PK Zenit B-50 handguardSkier 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 PKM build in Tarkov?
A 9-part build brings recoil to 55 vertical / 206 horizontal, 60% less than stock. Ergonomics 23, weight 9.71 kg, about ₽383,967 on the flea.
What is the meta PKM build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 43, recoil 66/247. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 4, Prapor 4, Skier 4.
What is the highest ergonomics for the PKM?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 80 ergonomics with 110/409 recoil. The stock weapon has 55 ergonomics.