300 BLACKOUT AMMO VERSUS 556 AMMO: COMPARISON

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The .300 AAC Blackout is a 7.62 x 35mm rifle cartridge that addresses the issues that are long associated with the 5.56mm round. 5.56 MM NATO is the most popular for use in AR-15 and it has been used since 1950’s.5.56mm were the replacement of 7.62mm.

Specification	5.56mm	.300 AAC Blackout
Bullet Diameter	5.70 mm	7.8 mm
Neck Diameter	6.43 mm	8.5 mm
Base Diameter	9.58 mm	9.6 mm
Case Length	44.70 mm	34.7 mm
Overall Length	57.0mm	57.0 mm

FEATURES

Casing for both are very much the same but they differ as far as weight is concerned.

Some of the most common grain weights for 5.56mm NATO bullets are:

• 55 grain

• 62 grain

Some common grain weight you’ll see for 300 blackouts is:

• 78 grain

• 110 grain

• 125 graiN

The recoil of 300 is stronger than 5.56mm which is due to its larger grain and increased powder.5.56mm is more easily available than 300 Blackout Ammo in the market.

As for the use is concerned 5.56 mm is used a military and police people, also recently it has been used more and more for hunting by sportsman .whereas 300 blackout is more used by specialised military units.

5.56

-The 5.56 is half the cost of 300 BLK and is available in more high-end loading suitable for precision rifle fire.

-The 5.56 also shoots flatter, has less recoil, and the ammunition weighs about 40% less.

-The 5.56 is also safer for use inside a building for home defence.

300 Blackout was designed by Advanced Armament Company (AAC), which is probably most famous for its suppressors. art upon impact.

.300 Blk

-The .300 Blk has a wider range of projectile choices

– Due to the .30 calibre bore, burns its full potential in a 9-inch barrel, and is a much better choice for hunting.

-Can cycle both super and subsonic ammunition without modification.

300 Blackout vs 5.56 ballistics chart

As far as the rate is concerned 5.56mm is cheaper than 300 blackout which is also a factor considering its commercial use. Probably that is the reason why 5.56mm is used more commercially.

As far as hunting is concerned 5.56mm is used for hunting small animals whereas 300 blackouts are used for hunting down bigger animals as it has more penetration than 5.56mm. With modern bullet designs, the gaps between the killing power of calibers are shrinking.

-If you’re into the small game, go with the 5.56. The wide range of factory loading for predator hunting edges out the 300 BLK.

-If you plan on hunting medium or large game such as deer, hogs, or smaller bears, the 300 BLK is far superior.

-The extra mass gives more reliable penetration than the 5.56.

Conclusion

Well, 300 blackouts can not replace 5.56mm for various reasons but it has its advantages that can not be ignored.