Home Defense Rifle: 5.56mm Vs. 300blk | Tactical Rifleman
This review compares 5.56mm and .300 Blackout for home defense using ballistic gel tests. .300 Blackout demonstrated superior energy transfer and penetration compared to 5.56mm, especially with heavier subsonic rounds. Frangible rounds were also tested, with .300 BLK frangible showing unexpected penetration in this specific test.









