Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 AAC Blackout vs 8.6 Blackout
Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs 8.6 Blackout
.300 AAC Blackout is faster (2,375 vs 2,250 fps); 8.6 Blackout carries more energy (2,815 vs 1,400 ft·lb); .300 AAC Blackout recoils less.
.300 AAC Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8.6 Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 AAC Blackout | 8.6 Blackout | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 2022 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 1.368″ | 1.685″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,375 fps | 1,000–2,250 fps |
| Energy | 450–1,400 ft·lb | 444–2,815 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 460 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 AAC Blackout faster than 8.6 Blackout?
- .300 AAC Blackout is faster — up to 2,375 fps versus 2,250 fps.
- Does .300 AAC Blackout hit harder than 8.6 Blackout?
- 8.6 Blackout carries more muzzle energy (2,815 vs 1,400 ft·lb).