300 Blackout Vs. .223 Penetration Test 100 yards

Published on December 22, 2016
Duration: 8:06

This video compares the penetration capabilities of 300 Blackout and .223 Remington rounds at 100 yards through 24 inches of wood. The 300 Blackout successfully penetrated all boards, while the .223 stopped at 16 inches. A bonus test with .338 Lapua showed it stopped at 9 boards, likely due to projectile deformation.

Quick Summary

In a 100-yard penetration test, the 300 Blackout (124gr FMJ) successfully penetrated 24 inches of wood, while the .223 Remington (55gr FMJ) stopped at 16 inches. The .338 Lapua Magnum penetrated 18 inches before significant deformation halted its progress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 300 BLK vs .223 Penetration Test
  2. 00:36Test Setup: 24 Inches of Wood
  3. 01:12Firearms & Ammunition Specs
  4. 03:01Penetration Results Analysis
  5. 04:48.338 Lapua Bonus Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the 300 Blackout vs .223 penetration test at 100 yards?

At 100 yards, the 300 Blackout successfully penetrated all 12 wooden boards (24 inches). The .223 Remington round stopped after penetrating 8 boards (16 inches), showing fragmentation.

How much wood did the .338 Lapua Magnum penetrate in the bonus test?

In the bonus test, the .338 Lapua Magnum penetrated 9 boards (18 inches) of wood before stopping. The projectile experienced significant deformation, which likely contributed to its reduced penetration depth.

What ammunition was used for the 300 Blackout and .223 Remington tests?

The test used American Eagle 55gr FMJ for the .223 Remington and Sellier & Bellot 124gr FMJ for the 300 Blackout. Both were fired from custom AR-15 platforms.

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