Escape From Tarkov: Best SVT-40 & AVT-40 Builds

Escape from Tarkov has released a plethora of new weapons, ranging from Russian and Soviet old-school guns, such as the PKM, PKP, PM Pistol (update), PB Pistol (update), and the newer AK-12 assault rifle. This has bought a lot of attention to the game due to these weapons being highly requested within FPS titles due to their nostalgic feelings and the everlasting enjoyment they provide.

Additionally, we've been provided two more assault carbines in this update: the SVT-40 and the AVT-40. These weapons were mass-produced in the early years of WW2 to aid marine infantry units and snipers within the red army. Hopefully, players can benefit from the efforts the SVT-40 and AVT-40 provide, despite being over eighty years old.

Best SVT-40 and AVT-40 Loadouts in Escape from Tarkov

Fortunately, there isn't much to modify with the SVT-40 and AVT-40 because they're incredibly old assault carbines. However, there are a few little tricks and aspects you should understand before changing a few parts on the SVT-40 and AVT-40.

Overall this weapon is quite large, causing mass ergonomic problems, leading to your in-game player swaying and not being able to aim down sights for long periods. Ultimately, this is a problem for a rifle of this nature.

Escape from Tarkov SVT-40

The SVT-40 should not be modified with a twenty-round magazine. This is because the ergonomics drop from twelve to six, creating the impossibility of sniping while standing up or taking shots while on the move. The SVT-40 will usually be modified alongside a scope; add these modifications for a smooth experience:

• Magazine: SVT-40 10-Round magazine 
• Scope: PU 3.5X Scope (same as the Mosin)
• Scope mount: Tokarev Scope mount 

Ultimately, these minor changes will double the ergonomics of the carbine, despite being incredibly low. 

Escape from Tarkov AVT-40

The AVT-40 acts more as the vanilla version of the weapon, being used without a scope. Therefore, we will need this in closer and more intense situations compared to the SVT-40, which can sit and snipe enemies. The AVT-40 only requires a single modification and will balance out the ergonomics due to the lack of scope. 

The sole attachment for the AVT-40 needed is:

• Magazine: AVT-40 20-Round magazine 

This magazine will help you fight the good fight. Despite not appearing like an ideal set-up, it's really the only modification we can attach to the AVT-40 due to it being the "standard issue" version of the SVT-40. This weapon will be perfect for cheaper PMC runs; however, it's chambered in 7.62x54R with semi-automatic firing, making it bound to drop bodies! 

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