Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 ARC vs 8.6 Blackout
Cartridge comparison
.338 ARC vs 8.6 Blackout
.338 ARC is faster (2,450 vs 2,250 fps); 8.6 Blackout carries more energy (2,815 vs 2,660 ft·lb); 8.6 Blackout recoils less.
.338 ARC →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
8.6 Blackout →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .338 ARC | 8.6 Blackout | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 1.3″ | 1.685″ |
| Velocity | 1,000–2,450 fps | 1,000–2,250 fps |
| Energy | 444–2,660 ft·lb | 444–2,815 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 52,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–28 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 600 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 ARC faster than 8.6 Blackout?
- .338 ARC is faster — up to 2,450 fps versus 2,250 fps.
- Does .338 ARC hit harder than 8.6 Blackout?
- 8.6 Blackout carries more muzzle energy (2,815 vs 2,660 ft·lb).