Features of the 8.6 Blackout Cartridge
• 338 Subsonic load, based around the 300 grain Sierra Match King
• Similar to 338 Federal; however, the case was shortened to work reliably with gas guns without modification to mags.8.6 Blackout
• Fits AR10 frame long guns
• Uses Standard 308 Mags
• Low-Pressure Cartridge
• Utilizes a shortened 6.5 Creedmoor case for the use of subsonic and high BC projectiles
• Current Ammo Companies in Development: Gorilla, Hornady, Black Hills, and Discreet Ballistics
Faxon Firearms has previously shown several 8.6 Blackout loads with a 300-grain bullet and a 210 grain Barnes TTSX bullet. These loads are still in development but should become commercially available in the foreseeable future.8.6 Blackout
8.6 BLK – what is it?
The 8.6 Blackout is widely spoken of as the “big brother” of 300 Blackout. The new caliber, developed by Q, completely re-imagines energy on target by using a faster twist rate – 1:3, compared to the popular twist rates of 1:7 and 1:8 for calibers like 5.56 NATO and 300 BLK.8.6 Blackout ammo