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Best budget level 1 trader setups | Escape From Tarkov This video provides recommendations for budget-friendly yet effective weapon setups you can put together using level 1 traders in Tarkov version 1.0. It covers various weapons like the M16A2, AKS74UB, full-size AK rifles, Uzi, and PP19, offering modification options and early game tips.
Best budget level 1 trader setups | Escape From Tarkov
1. 🎮 M16A2: An ADAR Upgrade with Burst Mode and Budget Mods
  • ✅ The M16A2 can be purchased from Peacekeeper Level 1 for around $700.
  • ✅ Considered an upgraded ADAR with better accuracy and burst mode for close-quarters combat.
  • ⚠️ No easy way to remove the carry handle and add a sight at level 1 traders.

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ADAR Upper ReceiverReplaces carry handle to add sights
MRS Reflex Sight (Skier Level 1)Puts the dot on top of the front sight post
Railed Gas Block (After Gunsmith Part 1)Replaces front sight gas block for a cleaner sight picture
00:06 - 01:39
1. 🎮 M16A2: An ADAR Upgrade with Burst Mode and Budget Mods
  • ✅ The M16A2 can be purchased from Peacekeeper Level 1 for around $700.
  • ✅ Considered an upgraded ADAR with better accuracy and burst mode for close-quarters combat.
  • ⚠️ No easy way to remove the carry handle and add a sight at level 1 traders.

ArtículoEfecto
ADAR Upper ReceiverReplaces carry handle to add sights
MRS Reflex Sight (Skier Level 1)Puts the dot on top of the front sight post
Railed Gas Block (After Gunsmith Part 1)Replaces front sight gas block for a cleaner sight picture
03:03 - 04:53
2. 🔫 Suppressed AKS74UB: A Classic Budget Setup for Close Quarters
  • ✅ A staple weapon in low-level Tarkov raids.
  • ✅ Solid for short to medium ranges, especially with red dot sights.
  • ✅ Requires completing Prapor's Debut task to purchase the suppressed version for around 70,000 rubles.

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Zenit B11 HandguardLevel 1 Traders
Zenit RK64 GripSkier Level 1
25mm Mount Ring and FlashlightSkier Level 1
Pilgrim Dust CoverSkier Level 1
MRS or Cobra SightSkier or Jaeger
04:54 - 07:12
3. 🛠️ Full-Size AK Rifle Builds: Budget Options with Level 1 Traders
  • ✅ Full-size AKs have more modding limitations with level 1 traders.
  • ✅ Prefer 7.62 AKs at the start of wipe due to the 7.62x39 SP ammo.
  • ✅ Build works on any full-size AK rifle.

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VPO-136 (Semi-Auto AK)Skier Level 1 (approx. 30,000 rubles)
AK-100 Series Polymer HandguardPrapor Level 1 (after Gunsmith Part 2)
Zenit RK64 Grip, 25mm Mount Ring and FlashlightSkier Level 1
Ultimak M1-B Railed Gas TubeSkier Level 1 (alternative to polymer handguard)
Surfire XC1 FlashlightMechanic
Bastion Dust CoverSkier Level 1
07:13 - 08:40
4. 🔫 Uzi SMG: A Cheap and Effective Early Game Option
  • ✅ Cheap, lightweight, and easy to control.
  • ✅ Mags are cheap and starts with 500 rounds of 9mm.
  • ✅ Doesn't scale well into the late game, but great for missions and early loot runs.

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Uzi Stormworks Lower Rail and Sight MountPeacekeeper
Blue Laser or Surefire XC1 Flashlight-
Any Red Dot Sight-
Suppressed UziTrade for Blue Insect Tube Key at Mechanic Level 1
08:41 - 10:05
5. AK 9mm: A Budget MP5 Alternative for Early Game
  • ✅ Essentially a 9mm AK, considered better than the MP5 for early game.
  • ✅ Cheaper to add a sight and easier to control recoil.
  • ✅ Starting weapon for the BEAR faction, common in weapon boxes, and purchasable from Prapor Level 1 for around 30,000 rubles.

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AK-100 Series Polymer HandguardPrapor Level 1 (after Gunsmith Part 2)
Zenit RK6 Grip-
Blue Laser or Flashlight-
EKP1s Dovetail Reflex SightPrapor Level 1
10:06 - 10:49
6. 🎯 VPO-215: A Budget Bolt Action Rifle for Early Shooter Missions
  • ✅ Useful for early shooter missions and taking out scavs at long range.
  • ✅ Can be set up with a 25mm sight mount and a Pilad 4x rifle scope.
  • ✅ Effective for downing scavs or unsuspecting players at around 100 meters.

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25mm Sight MountJaeger
Pilad 4x Rifle ScopeJaeger
SuppressorSkier Level 1 (optional)
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