Best RPK-16 Build in Tarkov
RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun · 5.45×39
Lowest recoil RPK-16 build: 50/150 recoil (53% less than stock), ergo 56. Plus meta and max-ergo builds with parts, traders and prices.
Stock weapon: Ergonomics 45 · Recoil (vertical / horizontal) 106 / 316
Lowest recoil
↓ 53% less recoilErgo
56
Vertical
50
Horizontal
150
- Weight
- 3.47 kg
- Flea price
- ₽370,586
- Part count
- 12
Traders needed
Parts (12)
AK Custom Guns CG101 AR-type pistol grip adapterMechanic 3
AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
RPK-16 dust coverPrapor 3
RPK-16 rear sight basePrapor 3
AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
AK CSS knurled charging handle
AK AK-EVO stock
RPK-16 handguard
BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregripMechanic 4
RPK-16 5.45x39 22 inch barrelPrapor 4
AK-74 SRVV MBR Jet 5.45x39 muzzle brakeMechanic 3
Balanced (meta)
↓ 44% less recoilErgo
77
Vertical
59
Horizontal
176
- Weight
- 3.4 kg
- Flea price
- ₽356,844
- Part count
- 12
Traders needed
Parts (12)
- AK Custom Guns CG101 AR-type pistol grip adapterMechanic 3
- AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)Peacekeeper 2
- RPK-16 dust coverPrapor 3
- RPK-16 rear sight basePrapor 3
- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
- AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
- AK AK-EVO stock
- RPK-16 handguard
Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregripMechanic 3
RPK-16 5.45x39 15 inch barrelPrapor 4
AK Zenit DTK-1 7.62x39/5.45x39 muzzle brakeSkier 3
Max ergonomics
↓ 26% less recoilErgo
95
Vertical
79
Horizontal
234
- Weight
- 2.73 kg
- Flea price
- ₽217,244
- Part count
- 9
Traders needed
Parts (9)
AK US Palm pistol gripPeacekeeper 4- RPK-16 dust coverPrapor 3
- RPK-16 rear sight basePrapor 3
- AK RD Enhanced V2 Rear SightMechanic 4
- AK-12 5.45x39 30-round magazinePrapor 3
- AK CSS knurled charging handle
- AK AK-EVO stock
- RPK-16 handguard
- 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 RPK-16 build in Tarkov?
A 12-part build brings recoil to 50 vertical / 150 horizontal, 53% less than stock. Ergonomics 56, weight 3.47 kg, about ₽370,586 on the flea.
What is the meta RPK-16 build?
The balanced build between recoil and ergonomics: ergonomics 77, recoil 59/176. Traders needed: Mechanic 4, Peacekeeper 2, Prapor 4, Skier 3.
What is the highest ergonomics for the RPK-16?
The max-ergonomics build reaches 95 ergonomics with 79/234 recoil. The stock weapon has 45 ergonomics.