12/70 6.5mm Express buckshot
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12/70
12/70 round: damage 35×9, penetration 3, armor damage 26 %, velocity 430 m/s. Ranked 14 of 17 in the caliber by penetration.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 12/70 |
| Damage | 35×9 |
| Penetration | 3 |
| Armor damage | 26 % |
| Muzzle velocity | 430 m/s |
| Fragmentation chance | 0 % |
| Ricochet chance | 0 % |
| Accuracy | +15 % |
| Tracer | no |
| Flea Market | 86 ₽ |
In-game description
A 12/70 shell loaded with 9 6.5mm buckshot pellets for 12 gauge shotguns.
Against which armor
Penetration 3 is below the resistance of even class 2 (20): the round is meant for unarmored targets or shots at unprotected areas.
Comparison with other rounds of the same caliber
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity, m/s | Frag. | Armor class | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 37 | 65 % | 510 | 3 % | 3 | — | |
| 25×8 | 31 | 26 % | 320 | 0 % | 3 | 578 ₽ | |
| 197 | 26 | 57 % | 410 | 5 % | 2 | 534 ₽ | |
| 25×10 | 24 | 22 % | 310 | 0 % | 2 | 281 ₽ | |
| 183 | 20 | 50 % | 480 | 10 % | 2 | 199 ₽ | |
| 150 | 20 | 50 % | 430 | 15 % | 2 | — | |
| 140 | 17 | 40 % | 410 | 20 % | 1 | — | |
| 85×2 | 17 | 65 % | 415 | 10 % | 1 | 69 ₽ | |
| 167 | 15 | 55 % | 370 | 20 % | 1 | 164 ₽ | |
| 206 | 14 | 46 % | 442 | 38 % | 1 | — | |
| 190 | 12 | 48 % | 390 | 12 % | 1 | 109 ₽ | |
| 220 | 5 | 12 % | 594 | 39 % | — | 660 ₽ | |
| 39×8 | 3 | 26 % | 415 | 0 % | — | 64 ₽ | |
| 35×9 | 3 | 26 % | 430 | 0 % | — | 86 ₽ | |
| 265 | 2 | 11 % | 410 | 100 % | — | 758 ₽ | |
| 50×8 | 2 | 26 % | 385 | 0 % | — | 278 ₽ | |
| 37×8 | 1 | 15 % | 330 | 0 % | — | — |
Ammo on the radar
- The enemy marker is labeled with their weapon and the distance to them: you know in advance at what range the fight will start and which ammo to load.
- A “Notify” rule for the ammo you need: when it is spotted in the raid, a notification pops up with the distance and price.
The radar map opens from a link in any browser: on a phone, tablet, laptop or second monitor. You can also share it with friends from your squad.

Questions and answers
What is the penetration of Express?
Penetration 3, damage 35×9, armor damage 26 %. Weak against class 2 armor and above — this is a round for unprotected targets.
Which weapons can fire it?
Caliber 12/70: MP-133, MP-43-1C, MP-153, Saiga-12K, M870, 590A1, MP-155, MTs-255-12, M3 Super 90, Sawed-off and others.
Is it the best in its caliber?
By penetration — ranked 14 of 17; higher: AP-20, 12/70 flechette, .50 BMG.
How much does it cost?
About 86 ₽ each on the Flea Market per the price snapshot.