Ammunition Blog

Phantom 238 gr and 242 gr 300 Blackout

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

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

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
8.6 Blackout: A Subsonic Assault Cartridge

8.6 Blackout: A Subsonic Assault Cartridge

Posted by Phantom Defense on Aug 11th 2025

8.6 Blackout: A Modern Subsonic SMG Assault Cartridge We’ve spent a lot of time highlighting 8.6 Blackout in it’s capacity as a flexible hunting cartridge for short-barrel systems, around … read more
A Look at Twist Rates and Ballistic Performance

A Look at Twist Rates and Ballistic Performance

Posted by Daddy Phantom on Jul 10th 2025

Looking at Faster Twist Rates, Specifically in 8.6 Blackout Twist rate is an exciting and apparently controversial point of discussion these days. While many shooters are used to twist rates in the 1: … read more