Blast Off Mondays: 300 Blackout vs 5.56 Ammo with Marine Raider Mike Abarca

Published on May 24, 2022
Duration: 3:34

This episode of Blast Off Mondays compares the penetration capabilities of 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic ammunition against 5.56 NATO 55-grain ball ammunition. The test involves shooting through reams of paper to measure projectile performance. The 300 Blackout round demonstrated significant penetration, with the recovered bullet remaining intact.

Quick Summary

The 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic round demonstrated significant penetration in a paper test, passing through two full reams and entering a third. The recovered projectile remained intact, showing it penetrated approximately two and three-quarters reams of paper.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:13300 Blackout 147 Grain Supersonic Round
  3. 00:25Previous 5.56 NATO 55 Grain Ball Test
  4. 00:47AR Pistol Firing 300 Blackout
  5. 01:13Firing the Supersonic Round
  6. 01:34Paper Test Results
  7. 01:51Examining Penetration Depth
  8. 02:16Locating the Bullet
  9. 02:34Bullet Recovery and Condition
  10. 02:52Final Penetration Measurement

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic round perform in a paper penetration test?

The 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic round successfully penetrated two full reams of paper and entered a third. The recovered projectile remained intact, indicating good structural integrity after passing through approximately two and three-quarters reams.

What was the comparison point for the 300 Blackout ammunition test?

The 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic round was compared against a previous test of 5.56 NATO 55-grain ball ammunition. The 5.56 test was conducted using an AR-15 with a 16-inch barrel and a 1-7 twist rate.

What type of firearm was used to test the 300 Blackout ammunition?

In this specific test, the 300 Blackout 147-grain supersonic ammunition was fired from an AR pistol. This platform was chosen for the comparison of penetration capabilities.

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