EFTRADAR7.62x51mm M61
Table of contents
7.62x51mm NATOup to armor class 5
7.62x51mm NATO round: damage 75, penetration 55, armor damage 74 %, velocity 838 m/s. Ranked 3 of 8 in the caliber by penetration.
Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Damage | 75 |
| Penetration | 55 |
| Armor damage | 74 % |
| Muzzle velocity | 838 m/s |
| Fragmentation chance | 13 % |
| Ricochet chance | 30 % |
| Bleeding (light / heavy) | +7 % / +7 % |
| Accuracy | -2 % |
| Recoil | +3 % |
| Tracer | no |
| Flea Market | not sold or no data |
In-game description
A 7.62x51mm NATO M61 cartridge with a 9.8 gram armor-piercing bullet with a hardened steel core with lead cladding on the tip and a bimetallic jacket, in a brass case. This cartridge was designed in the 1950s based on the .30-06 Springfield AP M2 cartridge to provide the United States Armed Forces with an armor-piercing bullet for 7.62x51mm NATO caliber automatic weaponry, being able to pierce through the most modern specialized ballistic body protections, in addition to provide a significant stopping power effect. However, it has a significant bounce probability on various surfaces.
Against which armor
Penetration 55 is above the resistance of class 5 armor (50) — while such armor is intact, the round penetrates it more often than not. Against class 6, penetrations are rare until the armor is worn down.
For example, the vests it can defeat: IOTV Gen4 body armor (Full Protection Kit, MultiCam), IOTV Gen4 body armor (Assault Kit, MultiCam), FORT Redut-M body armor. The full table is in the armor classes guide.
Comparison with other rounds of the same caliber
| Ammo | Damage | Penetration | Armor damage | Velocity, m/s | Frag. | Armor class | Flea Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 M993 | 70 | 65 | 85 % | 930 | 13 % | 6 | — |
 M80A1 | 73 | 60 | 79 % | 899 | 14 % | 6 | — |
 M61 | 75 | 55 | 74 % | 838 | 13 % | 5 | — |
 M80 | 80 | 43 | 67 % | 838 | 17 % | 4 | — |
 7.62x51mm M62 Tracer tracer | 82 | 42 | 65 % | 838 | 14 % | 4 | — |
 7.62x51mm BCP FMJ | 83 | 37 | 56 % | 800 | 20 % | 3 | 507 ₽ |
 TCW SP | 85 | 30 | 25 % | 771 | 35 % | 3 | 296 ₽ |
 Ultra Nosler | 105 | 15 | 40 % | 823 | 70 % | 1 | 249 ₽ |
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 M61?
Penetration 55, damage 75, armor damage 74 %. It penetrates fresh armor up to class 5 more often than not.
Which weapons can fire it?
Caliber 7.62x51mm NATO: DVL-10, RSASS, M1A, SA58, M700, VPO-101 Vepr-Hunter, Desert Tech MDR 7.62x51 assault rifle, T-5000M, SR-25, RFB and others.
Is it the best in its caliber?
By penetration — ranked 3 of 8; higher: M993, M80A1.