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Molot Arms Simonov OP-SKS 7.62x39 carbine

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Molot Arms Simonov OP-SKS 7.62x39 carbine in Escape from Tarkov

Assault carbine7.62x39mmGunsmith

OP-SKS — assault carbine chambered for 7.62x39mm. Ergonomics 40, recoil 155 vertical and 360 horizontal, 40 rounds per minute. Fire modes: single.

Stats without attachments

StatValue
Typeassault carbine
Caliber7.62x39mm
Ergonomics40
Vertical / horizontal recoil155 / 360
Rate of fire40 RPM
Fire modessingle
Effective range100 m
Weight without attachments0.82 kg
Mod slots5
Flea Market price44,691 ₽

In-game description

The Molot OP-SKS Carbine is designed for loading with 7,62x39 — the most popular ammunition. The weight and dimensions make the carbine ergonomic for shooters of any age and height. It has been used for all types of traditional Russian hunting for more than 50 years. Tested on predators in Africa, Southeast Asia, Central America, Middle East.

Which ammo to take

Best by penetration out of 9 options in 7.62x39mm caliber. The full list is on the caliber page.

AmmoDamagePenetrationArmor damageVelocityFlea Market
MAI AP535876 %875 m/s—
BP584763 %730 m/s—
PP594157 %732 m/s942 ₽
PS613552 %717 m/s353 ₽
T-45M1653046 %720 m/s272 ₽
US562942 %301 m/s227 ₽

Gunsmith: build requirements

The build is handed in to Mechanic in the quest menu. Any set of mods works as long as the final stats meet the requirements.

Gunsmith - Part 4

  • Ergonomics ≥ 35
  • Total recoil ≤ 350
  • Durability ≥ 60%
  • Magazine capacity ≥ 20 rds
  • Sighting range ≥ 600 m
  • Weight ≤ 6 kg
  • Needs a mod from the category: Silencer

Weapons on the radar

  • The enemy marker is labeled with the weapon they are carrying. The same is shown in the threat list next to the distance and height.
  • Weapons in loot are labeled with the price and colored by value tier — you can tell right away whether it is worth going for.
  • Aimlines and the “aiming at you” alert: you can see who has you in their sights.

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.

From 400 ₽ per dayHow the radar works

Radar in the browser: the Lighthouse map with players, distance and elevation difference

Questions and answers

What caliber is OP-SKS?

Assault carbine chambered for 7.62x39mm: the game has 9 types of these rounds.

What is the best ammo for OP-SKS?

By penetration — MAI AP (penetration 58, damage 53), by damage — HP (80). Against class 4 armor you need penetration of 40 or higher, class 5 — 50 or higher, class 6 — 60 or higher.

Which Gunsmith parts is it needed for?

«Gunsmith - Part 4» (Ergonomics ≥ 35, Total recoil ≤ 350).

How much does it cost?

About 44,691 ₽ on the Flea Market per the price snapshot; the trader base price is calculated from 21,814 ₽.

What are its base stats?

Ergonomics 40, vertical recoil 155 and horizontal recoil 360, 40 rounds per minute, fire modes: single. These are figures without attachments — mods change them.

Same caliber

AKMSN · Mk47 · RD-704 · AKMN · AKM · RPD · AK-103 · AKMS

Other: assault carbines

AS VAL · VSK-94 · SVT-40 · VPO-101 Vepr-Hunter · SKS · 9A-91 · all

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