Ammunition Blog - Phantom Defense

A Requirements-Driven Comparison of 300 Blackout and 5.56×45 NATO

Posted by Phantom Defense on Feb 11th 2026

Operational Requirements Drive Cartridge Selection Discussions about cartridge selection for the AR-15 platform often drift toward ideology. Velocity numbers are cited in isolation. Energ … read more

Phantom x Milkman Gun Lube 11/14 8PM MST

Posted by Daddy Phantom on Nov 14th 2025

Collab shirts, slap packs, exclusive run of sick slings, and softies. Live at MilkManGunLube.com on 11/14 at 8PM MST. See below for shirts and deets. Phantom x Milkman Cow Print … read more

Phantom 238 gr and 242 gr 300 Blackout

Posted by Daddy Phantom on Aug 28th 2025

We are announcing the release of two new heavy 300 Blackout subsonic rounds: 300 blk Revenant - 238 Subsonic Fracturing 300 blk Big Brother - 242 Subsonic Expander (replaces 220 gr legacy Big Brother) … read more

7.62x51 NATO Considerations

Posted by Phantom Defense on Aug 20th 2025

Introduction Phantom Defense is committed to advancing the state of precision ammunition for modern platforms. With the pending release of our 7.62x51mm line incorporating NAS3 case technology from Sh … read more

Magnum Opus Info Thread

Posted by Daddy Phantom on Aug 15th 2025

Friday, Aug 15th at 11:00 AM MST It’s finally here. The Magnum Opus Collection + Sweepstakes launches Friday Aug 15th, and this is one we have been pretty excited for. The Shirts Both Magnum O … read more