Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs 7.62x39mm Soviet
.300 AAC Blackout and 7.62x39mm Soviet are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
.300 AAC Blackout1,000 fps
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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.
Open in Ballistic CompareSide by side
| .300 AAC Blackout | 7.62x39mm Soviet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 1943 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.3079″ | 0.3118″ |
| Case length | 1.3681″ | 1.5236″ |
| Velocity | 1,000 fps | — |
| Energy | 488 ft·lb | — |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 45,010 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 500 yd | 400 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.