5 best gun builds in Escape from Tarkov

Contents

• 5 gun builds in Escape from Tarkov that you should start using
  • 1) Colt M4A1 assault rifle
  • 2) SR-25 marksman rifle
  • 3) SIG MCX .300 Blackout assault rifle
  • 4) Mk47 Mutant assault rifle
  • 5) UZI Pro pistol submachine gun

When you’re done grinding all the tasks to unlock most items, you may want to know about the meta-defining gun builds in Escape from Tarkov. Unlike other first-person shooters, you must create a good gun build to easily eliminate any threats in Tarkov. This requires the use of meta weapons, attachments, and ammo types.

In this article we will list five must-try gun builds in Escape from Tarkov, which you should start using if you haven't already.

Note: This article is subjective and solely relies on the writer’s opinion.

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5 gun builds in Escape from Tarkov that you should start using

1) Colt M4A1 assault rifle

One of the best Colt M4A1 gun builds in Escape from Tarkov (Image via Battlestate Games)

If you are a fan of the 5.56x45 caliber, you should take a look at this Colt M4A1 build. In the game's current meta, this is one of the gun builds you should use for a top-tier PVP and boss-hunting experience. You can use M856A1 ammo as it is easily accessible and proves its worth in fights, be it against PMCs or bosses.

Here is a list of parts you need to build the weapon:

• AR-15 G-LOK flash hider
• AR-15 M4SD-K sound suppressor
• KAC URX long panel (both sides)
• Lo-Pro Gas Block
• X400U flashlight with laser
• URX3 3-inch rail
• SE-5 Forward foregrip
• GRAL-S pistol grip
• ARE buffer tube
• AR-15 DD ECB
• TCS 12mm buttpad
• Hanson 13.7 inch barrel
• AR-15 Raptor charging handle (Grey)
• AR-15 URX 3.1 10.75 inch handguard
• Nightforce 30mm ring scope mount
• EOTech Vudu 30mm rifle scope
• AR-15 URX 3.1 10.75 inch lower handguard

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2) SR-25 marksman rifle

One of the SR-25 gun builds in Escape from Tarkov (Image via Battlestate Games)

SR-25 is one of the best Marksman rifles you can build. Since it can use the 7.62x51 M80 ammo or M62 if you have a good amount in your stash, it is quite the nice weapon you can use in every raid. Being a Marksman weapon, the SR-25 is viable for long and mid-range fights. As for CQB (Close Quarter Battles), you will be fine as long as you hit the most crucial shots.

Here are the parts for this Escape from Tarkov gun build:

• KAC QDC Flash Suppressor Kit
• PRS/QDC sound suppressor
• KAC Low Profile Gas Block
• M-LOK 4.1-inch rail
• SE-5 Forward foregrip
• GRAL-S pistol grip
• ARE buffer tube
• AR-15 DD ECB
• TCS 12mm buttpad
• Nightforce 30mm ring scope mount
• EOTech Vudu 30mm rifle scope
• Lancer LCH7 12.5 handguard
• M-LOK 2.5-inch rail
• X400U flashlight with laser

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3) SIG MCX .300 Blackout assault rifle

The SIG MCX .300 Blackout assault rifle build (Image via Battlestate Games)

If you are more into a run-and-gun play style, this SIG MCX .300 preset is one of the gun builds in Escape from Tarkov you should try. The high TTK (Time-to-kill) makes this gun a must-try weapon when you get bored of other weapons.

The parts you need to complete this gun preset are as follows:

• T-LOK muzzle adapter
• SRD762-QD sound suppressor
• CASV 6-inch rail
• SE-5 Forward foregrip
• GRAL-S pistol grip
• ARE buffer tube
• AR-15 DD ECB
• TCS 12mm buttpad
• MPX/MCX FK Stock Adapter
• Wilcox BOSS Xe reflex sight
• CASV 2-inch rail
• X400U flashlight with laser

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4) Mk47 Mutant assault rifle

One of the Mk47 Mutant assault rifle gun builds in Escape from Tarkov (Image via Battlestate Games)

If you like using the 7.62x39 caliber the most and have a decent amount of money to spare, this Mk47 preset is one of the must-try gun builds in Escape from Tarkov. This build is untouchable in close-range fights if you use the right ammo.

These are the parts you need to build the Mk47 Mutant in Tarkov:

• BMD A3 direct thread adapter
• Dragon 7.62x51 muzzle brake-compensator
• BMD 7.62 Blast Mitigation Device
• CMGG low profile gas block
• M-LOK 4.1 inch rail
• SE-5 Forward foregrip
• GRAL-S pistol grip
• ARE buffer tube
• AR-15 DD ECB
• TCS 12mm buttpad
• MK3 RML9 M-LOK handguard
• Defiance rear sight
• Burris FFWB
• Burris FF3 reflex sight
• Defiance front sight

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5) UZI Pro pistol submachine gun

The UZI Pro pistol submachine gun build (Image via Battlestate Games)

If you are looking for a low-budget SMG build, this UZI Pro is for you. Since this weapon's fire rate is quite impressive compared to other SMGs, its TTK is off the charts when you catch someone in its effective range.

Here are all the parts you need to build the weapon in Escape from Tarkov:

• SRD9 sound suppressor
• RVG foregrip (Black)
• Pike Arms 114mm threaded barrel
• ARE buffer tube
• AR-15 DD ECB
• TCS 12mm buttpad
• A3 Tactical RSA
• MPX/MCX FK Stock Adapter
• Trijicon RMR low profile mount
• Trijicon RMR reflex sight