Best .300 Blackout Ammo
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The .300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) represents a revolutionary approach to AR-platform versatility. Developed by Advanced Armament Corporation in 2011, this cartridge was engineered to provide both supersonic and subsonic capability while maintaining full compatibility with standard AR-15 magazines and bolts. It delivers .30 caliber power from an AR-15 platform with only a barrel change.
The cartridge's dual-purpose nature makes it uniquely versatile. In its supersonic form, it roughly matches the ballistics of the 7.62x39mm, making it effective for hunting and tactical applications out to 300 yards. In its subsonic configuration, it offers exceptional suppressed performance while maintaining accuracy and terminal effectiveness. This flexibility has made it increasingly popular among hunters, competitive shooters, and defensive users who appreciate its adaptability and AR-15 compatibility.
All .300 Blackout Loads
Compare ballistics and prices across 5 products
| PRODUCT ↕ | GRAIN ↕ | VELOCITY ↕ | ENERGY ↕ | BC ↕ | USE CASE ↕ | BEST PRICE ↕ |
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Barnes .300 AAC Blackout 120gr Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) Ammo
120gr
• 2100 fps
• Hunting
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120gr | 2100 | 1175 | .297 | Hunting | $1.13/rd |
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Federal Power-Shok .300 Blackout 150gr Soft Point (SP) Ammo
150gr
• 1900 fps
• Hunting
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150gr | 1900 | 1202 | .33 | Hunting | $1.30/rd |
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Hornady Black 300 Blackout 208gr A-Max Subsonic Ammo
208gr
• 1020 fps
• Subsonic
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208gr | 1020 | 480 | .648 | Subsonic | $1.32/rd |
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Remington .300 AAC Blackout 150gr Full Metal Jacketed Rifle Ammo
150gr
• 1905 fps
• Target & Range
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150gr | 1905 | 1209 | .39 | Target & Range | $0.95/rd |
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Sellier & Bellot .300 Blackout 124gr FMJ Ammo
124gr
• 2165 fps
• Target & Range
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124gr | 2165 | 1291 | .379 | Target & Range | $1.86/rd |
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Pros
- Functions both supersonically and subsonically
- Compatible with standard AR-15 magazines and bolts
- Excellent suppressed performance
- Superior terminal performance compared to 5.56 NATO
- Minimal modification needed to convert 5.56 AR-15
Cons
- More expensive than 5.56 NATO ammunition
- Limited effective range compared to 5.56 NATO
- Significant trajectory difference between super/subsonic loads
- Less readily available than common rifle cartridges
- Requires careful attention to load selection for intended use