Fun Facts about Guns and Ammo
8.6 Blackout or 8.6 BLK Cartridge
Fun Fact: An 8.6 Blackout is...
What is an 8.6 Blackout?
An 8.6 Blackout bullet has a diameter of 8.585 millimeters, or 0.338 inches. The 8.6mm Blackout cartridge uses a shortened 6.5mm Creedmoor case necked up to a bullet with a diameter of 8.6mm.
What is the 8.6 Blackout compared to?
Look at the 8.6 Blackout as the 300 Blackout's big brother. Comparing the 8.6 Blackout is a 300 Blackout is like comparing the .308 Win is to 5.56 NATO.
Fast twist rate:
The 8.6 Blackout has a 1:3 twist rate. This 1:3 twist rate allows the 8.6 Blackout to perform well in both subsonic and supersonic rounds.
Bullet weights:
Supersonic loads weigh between 10.4–14.6 g (160–225 gr) and subsonic loads weigh between 18.5–22.7 g (285–350 gr) for.
Intended uses:
The 8.6mm Blackout has a variety of uses, including hunting larger game, such as water buffalo, black bear, deer, and more, and capable of shooting to 500 yards with supersonic ammo.
As a quiet option with better terminal performance than the .300 Blackout with subsonic ammo.
It was developed by Q, LLC and barrels are developed by Faxon Firearms. ​
What's the Parent Case of the 8.6 Blackout???
Fun Fact: The Parent Case of the 8.6 Blackout is the 6.5 Creedmoor.
Yes. The parent case of the 8.6 Blackout is the 6.5 Creedmoor.
The 8.6 Blackout is a cartridge that uses a shortened 6.5 Creedmoor case and necked up to a .338 in/ 8.585 millimeters projectile. Hints 8.6.
What is the advantage of the 8.6 Blackout?
The 8.6 Blackout delivers more energy and stopping power at short ranges compared to many calibers used in similar-sized firearms.
What BCG should be used with an 8.6 Blackout Cartridge?
A standard .308 bolt works with the 8.6 Blackout. If it works with a 6.5 Creedmoor, it will work for an 8.6 Blackout.
What's the best barrel length and best magazine to use fort a 8.6 Blackout???
Fun Fact: The best 8.6 Blackout barrel length is 12 inches, but all lengths will perform well.
What is the best 8.6 Blackout barrel length? The optimal barrel length for the 8.6 Blackout depends on the intended use, but, Q, LLC, the creator of the cartridge recommends a 12″ barrel to get the best results. But they do come in 16 inch, 14-inch, and 8-inch barrels.
What is the lethal range of the 8.6 Blackout? The 8.6 Blackout 16-inch barrel can reach up to 400 yards with supersonic ammo before spin drift becomes a factor. You can shoot up to 1,000 yards with supersonic ammo with an 8″ barrel length, but most shooters find that the max range is round 300 yards due to trajectory.
Also with subsonic ammo, the 8.6 Blackout can shoot out to around 400 yards.
What magazines work with the 8.6 Blackout? Any .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor magazines can be used with the 8.6 Blackout.