Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 AAC Blackout vs .338 ARC
Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs .338 ARC
.338 ARC is faster (2,450 vs 2,375 fps); .338 ARC carries more energy (2,660 vs 1,400 ft·lb); .300 AAC Blackout recoils less.
.300 AAC Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.338 ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 AAC Blackout | .338 ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 2025 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 1.368″ | 1.3″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,375 fps | 1,000–2,450 fps |
| Energy | 450–1,400 ft·lb | 444–2,660 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 52,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 20–28 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 460 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 AAC Blackout faster than .338 ARC?
- .338 ARC is faster — up to 2,450 fps versus 2,375 fps.
- Does .300 AAC Blackout hit harder than .338 ARC?
- .338 ARC carries more muzzle energy (2,660 vs 1,400 ft·lb).