300 Blackout Pistol vs 5.56 Pistol: Not Even Close?

Published on October 18, 2024
Duration: 11:36

This video compares 300 Blackout and 5.56mm pistols, finding 300 Blackout more efficient in shorter barrels with better terminal energy transfer in soft targets. While 5.56 demonstrated superior steel plate penetration and cratering, 300 Blackout showed less velocity loss. Both calibers struggled against concrete barriers.

Quick Summary

In short pistol barrels, 300 Blackout is more velocity efficient than 5.56mm and delivers superior hydrostatic shock. However, 5.56mm offers better raw steel plate penetration, while both calibers struggle against concrete barriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Velocity Efficiency Comparison
  2. 00:32Lumber and Steel Penetration
  3. 02:03Hydrostatic Shock Splatter Test
  4. 04:00Concrete Barrier Test
  5. 05:54Steel Plate Penetration Series
  6. 08:23Body Armor Bonus Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How does 300 Blackout compare to 5.56mm in short pistol barrels?

In short barrels (10.5-inch), 300 Blackout shows better velocity efficiency with less decrease than 5.56. It also delivers superior hydrostatic shock and energy transfer in soft targets, making it more destructive.

Which caliber, 300 Blackout or 5.56mm, penetrates steel better from a pistol?

The 5.56mm caliber consistently outperforms 300 Blackout in raw steel plate penetration from a pistol. 5.56 cleanly pierced thicker steel plates where 300 Blackout struggled as thickness increased.

What was the result of the concrete barrier test for 300 Blackout and 5.56mm pistols?

Both 300 Blackout and 5.56mm pistols struggled against concrete barriers. While both calibers penetrated the concrete, they lost significant energy and fragmented, failing to effectively damage targets behind the barrier.

How effective is RMA 1165MC Level 4 body armor?

The RMA 1165MC Level 4 plate demonstrated impressive performance, successfully stopping .30-06 M2 AP and .223 AI rounds. It also showed multi-hit capability and robust edge-to-edge protection.

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