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Cartridge comparison

.300 AAC Blackout vs 5.56x45mm NATO

.300 AAC Blackout and 5.56x45mm NATO are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Representative trajectories · velocity only, no drag model · 25 yd zero0–200 yd
-60" -50" -40" -30" -20" -10" 0" Line of sight 0 yd 50 yd 100 yd 150 yd 200 yd 25 yd zero 61″ drop @ 200 yd
.300 AAC Blackout1,000 fps Zero

Velocity only, no drag model: this is the shape gravity alone gives the advertised velocity. Drag would steepen it. The tool below solves real loads through their published G1 or G7 model.

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Side by side

.300 AAC Blackout5.56x45mm NATO
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20111980
Bullet diameter0.3079″0.2244″
Case length1.3681″1.7598″
Velocity1,000 fps
Energy488 ft·lb
Max pressure55,000 psi62,000 psi
Recoil7–10 ft·lb3.8–5.5 ft·lb
Effective range500 yd600 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .300 AAC Blackout and 5.56x45mm NATO trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare