Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 AAC Blackout vs .300 HAM'R
Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs .300 HAM'R
.300 HAM'R is faster (2,750 vs 2,375 fps); .300 HAM'R carries more energy (2,522 vs 1,400 ft·lb); .300 HAM'R recoils less.
.300 AAC Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.300 HAM'R →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 AAC Blackout | .300 HAM'R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 2018 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.308″ |
| Case length | 1.368″ | 1.5″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,375 fps | 2,300–2,750 fps |
| Energy | 450–1,400 ft·lb | 1,291–2,522 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 57,500 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 6–9 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 460 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 AAC Blackout faster than .300 HAM'R?
- .300 HAM'R is faster — up to 2,750 fps versus 2,375 fps.
- Does .300 AAC Blackout hit harder than .300 HAM'R?
- .300 HAM'R carries more muzzle energy (2,522 vs 1,400 ft·lb).