300 blackout gun ammo is quickly gaining traction with enthusiasts across America. Though many are touting it as the successor to the traditional AK .556 round, that's not quite the case. Still, the cartridge is incredibly diverse, available in a variety of weights, from subsonic to supersonic. The round is also particularly popular with those who reload their own ammo. Here we'll cover each of these elements, providing you an overview of this great rifle ammunition.

300 AAC Blackout Speed Performance

The 300 AAC blackout round is intended to give enthusiasts an alternative to the .223 Remington. Although it has slightly less muzzle energy than the AK round, the recoil is also quite a bit less, as can be seen below:
 

• Muzzle energy 300 AAC versus AK - 300 AAC 2,375 fps/1,377.4f-lbs versus AK 2,600fps/1,650.8f-lbs
   

• 8lb rifle recoil – 300 AAC 4.3 f-lbs versus AK 6.34 f-lbs As you can see, the 300 AAC blackout round isn't made to compete directly with the AK-47 round. Instead, it's designed to to offer better performance with shorter barreled weapons than the .223:
   

• Muzzle energy 300 AAC versus .223 Remington – 300 AAC 2,375fps/1,377.4f-lbs versus 3,240 fps/1,281.8. F-lbs
   

• Rifle recoil – 300 AAC 4.3 f-lbs versus Remington 3.16 f-lbs

Diversity
 

This is one of the most diverse gun ammo ammunition choices you can find on the market today. That's because .30 caliber bullets are available in any weight you could wish for. If you're looking for something supersonic, grab some 100-125 grain ammunition and let it fly. Want to try subsonic? Buy a 208-245 grain bullet and see how slow you can go. The best part is that all of these bullets can be fired from the same rifle.
 

Perfect for Reloading
 

If you love to tinker, this gun ammo may just ruin your social life. There are so many velocities and weights to play with, you may want to spend all of your free time experimenting. The number of powder and projectile combinations that are available are nearly endless, though beginners will want to stick with longer, more pointy bullets.

 

If you're looking for a gun ammo that offers diversity, accuracy, and makes a great ammunition choice for enthusiasts, hunters, and survivalists alike.