Lindcott Armory Compare / .338 Federal vs 8.6 Blackout
Cartridge comparison
.338 Federal vs 8.6 Blackout
.338 Federal is faster (2,840 vs 2,250 fps); .338 Federal carries more energy (3,225 vs 2,815 ft·lb); 8.6 Blackout recoils less.
.338 Federal →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 Federal | 8.6 Blackout | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 2006 | 2022 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.338″ | 0.338″ |
| Case length | 2.015″ | 1.685″ |
| Velocity | 2,650–2,840 fps | 1,000–2,250 fps |
| Energy | 2,830–3,225 ft·lb | 444–2,815 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 62,000 psi | 62,000 psi |
| Recoil | 25–35 ft·lb | 8–12 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 400 yd | 600 yd |
FAQs
- Is .338 Federal faster than 8.6 Blackout?
- .338 Federal is faster — up to 2,840 fps versus 2,250 fps.
- Does .338 Federal hit harder than 8.6 Blackout?
- .338 Federal carries more muzzle energy (3,225 vs 2,815 ft·lb).