.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout
Part of our full caliber comparison chart — energy, drop and recoil for every rifle caliber side by side.
Evaluating the .223 Remington vs .300 Blackout reveals two distinct approaches to intermediate cartridge design with markedly different ballistic characteristics. The .223 Remington (64gr Extreme Point at 3020 fps) demonstrates superior energy retention, maintaining 1155 ft-lbs at 50 yards compared to the .300 Blackout's (150gr Extreme Point at 1900 fps) 1088 ft-lbs. Recoil characteristics favor the .223 Remington, generating 5.19 ft-lbs of recoil energy versus the .300 Blackout's 7.04 ft-lbs. Cost strongly favors the .223 Remington, as the price tables below show. Remember that performance varies considerably with different ammunition selections and firearm platforms, so these figures represent typical hunting loadings rather than definitive performance benchmarks.
Ammunition Parameters
.223 Remington Parameters (Reference Load)
.300 Blackout Parameters (Reference Load)
.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout Ballistics Chart
Comparing bullet drop at various ranges between .223 Remington and .300 Blackout.
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.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout Energy Comparison
Comparing the muzzle energy and energy retention at various distances between .223 Remington and .300 Blackout.
.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout Recoil
Comparing recoil energy and impulse between .223 Remington and .300 Blackout.
.223 Remington Recoil (Reference Load)
.300 Blackout Recoil (Reference Load)
Notes:
- Recoil calculations based on bullet weight, velocity, powder charge, and firearm weight
- Recoil energy indicates the felt force when firing the weapon
- Recoil impulse represents momentum transfer during firing
- Actual felt recoil can vary based on grip, stance, and firearm design
.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout Velocity
Velocity decay from muzzle to 500 yards for .223 Remington and .300 Blackout.
.223 Remington vs .300 Blackout Average Cost
Comparing cost per round and training affordability between .223 Remington and .300 Blackout.
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