Recently, a friend and I have been discussing “in-between” caliber options for the AR-15 platform. There are a plethora of proven options for close-range shooting with a light to moderate recoil tax. Think about the classic AR-15 chambered in .223 Remington and the 300 Blackout. There are also great options for long-range shooting too. 6.5 […]
5.56 NATO vs. 300 Blackout: Which is Right for You?
Umm, both please? The 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. and the .300 BLK are two popular cartridge options for the AR-15. Which one should you choose? Here’s a quick rundown of the background and capabilities of each round. Read the rest: Shooting Illustrated | 5.56 NATO vs. 300 Blackout: Which is Right for You?
What You Need to Know About AR Pistol Caliber Choices and Ballistics
If you’re gonna choose a shorter barrel, you have to know how to use it. Or more accurately, you need to consider some ballistic pros and cons of different bullet weights and caliber options available to you. AR-15 pistols are super handy, especially when equipped with the right gear like a proper brace. Two of […]
New 300 Blackout Ammo From Aguila
CONROE, TEXAS – September 19th, 2017 – Texas Armament & Technology (TxAT) and Aguila Ammunition are pleased to be adding a .300 AAC Blackout round to their product offerings. The high performance, compact round was originally developed by Advanced Armament Corp. (AAC) as a method of launching 30 caliber projectiles from the AR platform without a reduction […]
A New Take On Steel Friendly Frangible Ammo
Let’s face it. Shooting steel targets is not only fun, but a great way to train. Combine the instant feedback of hits or misses with not having to walk down range and check targets every couple of minutes and you can focus on your shooting more than target monitoring. We’ve been using Polycase Ammunition for […]
Does AR-15 Rifle Barrel Length Matter?
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Of all the things you agonize over when choosing an AR-type rifle, should barrel length be on the list? How much does it matter whether you choose a 16, 18, or even 20-inch barrel? If you buy the wrong one, will you fail to ever hit another target? Will […]
Ammo Test: Sig Sauer 300 Blackout 125-grain Supersonic Match Grade
The Sig Sauer Ammunition folks have been somewhat busy the past couple of years. Entering the ammo business a couple of years ago, they started with a few assorted pistol calibers. Now, they offer dozens of loadings including .223, .308, 300 Win Mag, and yes, 300 AAC Blackout. Heck, they’re even making revolver ammo like […]
Sig Sauer 300 Blackout Ammunition for Hunting
I’ve tested a wide range of Sig Sauer ammo over the past several months and have been suitably impressed with accuracy, expansion, and penetration performance. Sig already offers a 220-grain subsonic 300 Blackout Ammunition load using a match bullet. I’m looking forward to testing the newest offering from Sig Sauer Ammunition, the 300 Blackout HT […]
New Subsonic 300 Blackout Ammo From American Eagle
American Eagle has launched a new line of ammunition optimized for suppressor use. Yeah, plenty of existing ammo is already subsonic by default, but it’s not necessarily optimized for use in a silencer. First, depending on the caliber, the load and velocity are tweaked to avoid the supersonic barrier with attention to proper function. That’s where […]
What Can You Expect From The 300 Blackout?
Given the level of interest in the 300 AAC Blackout caliber, and my obsession with unusual chamberings, I thought it would be interesting to take a closer look at exactly what the 300 Blackout does. As one of the intents behind the development of this cartridge was to provide better terminal effectiveness when fired from […]