Lindcott Armory Compare / .300 AAC Blackout vs 9x39mm Russian
Cartridge comparison
.300 AAC Blackout vs 9x39mm Russian
.300 AAC Blackout is faster (2,375 vs 970 fps); .300 AAC Blackout carries more energy (1,400 vs 580 ft·lb); 9x39mm Russian recoils less.
.300 AAC Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
9x39mm Russian →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .300 AAC Blackout | 9x39mm Russian | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2011 | 1987 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.308″ | 0.364″ |
| Case length | 1.368″ | 1.535″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,375 fps | 875–970 fps |
| Energy | 450–1,400 ft·lb | 418–580 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 55,000 psi | 56,000 psi |
| Recoil | 7–10 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 460 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .300 AAC Blackout faster than 9x39mm Russian?
- .300 AAC Blackout is faster — up to 2,375 fps versus 970 fps.
- Does .300 AAC Blackout hit harder than 9x39mm Russian?
- .300 AAC Blackout carries more muzzle energy (1,400 vs 580 ft·lb).