300 Blackout Vs. .223 Penetration Test 100 yards

Published on December 22, 2016
Duration: 8:06

This video details a practical penetration test comparing .300 Blackout and .223 Remington cartridges at 100 yards, utilizing custom AR-15 platforms. The test, conducted by an experienced shooter, demonstrates the superior penetration of the .300 Blackout round through 24 inches of wood compared to the .223 Remington. A bonus test with .338 Lapua Magnum is also included, highlighting projectile behavior under extreme conditions.

Quick Summary

In a 100-yard penetration test using 24 inches of wood, the .300 Blackout (124gr FMJ) successfully passed through all boards, while the .223 Remington (55gr FMJ) stopped after 16 inches, showing fragmentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: 300 BLK vs .223 Penetration Test
  2. 00:36Test Setup: 24" Wood Barrier
  3. 01:12Firearms & Ammunition Specs: Custom AR-15 Builds
  4. 03:01Results Analysis: Penetration Depths
  5. 04:48.338 Lapua Bonus Test & Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

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

In a 100-yard penetration test using 24 inches of wood, the .300 Blackout (124gr FMJ) successfully passed through all boards, while the .223 Remington (55gr FMJ) stopped after 16 inches, showing fragmentation.

What firearms and ammunition were used in the 300 Blackout vs .223 test?

The test utilized custom AR-15 builds: one chambered in .300 AAC Blackout with a 16-inch barrel and another in .223 Wylde with an 18-inch barrel. Ammunition included Sellier & Bellot 124gr FMJ for .300 BLK and American Eagle 55gr FMJ for .223 Rem.

Why did the .223 Remington round penetrate less than the .300 Blackout in the test?

The .223 Remington round fragmented significantly upon impact, shedding its jacket and breaking apart, which reduced its ability to maintain momentum and penetrate deeper compared to the more intact .300 Blackout projectile.

Was there any unexpected result in the bonus .338 Lapua Magnum test?

Yes, surprisingly, the powerful .338 Lapua Magnum round was stopped after 18 inches of wood. The host suggested this was due to extreme projectile deformation and possibly hitting a dense knot within the wood.

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