Frequently Asked Questions About 8.6 Blackout
8.6 Blackout is a rifle cartridge designed for subsonic and suppressed shooting, offering heavy bullet weights, high energy transfer, and excellent performance from short barrels. It’s engineered for versatility across hunting, tactical, and range use.
8.6 Blackout has a bullet diameter of .338, making it ballistically similar in size to .338 Federal but optimized for subsonic use, unlike most traditional .338 rounds.
You should use a suppressor rated for .338 caliber or larger. A .338-specific suppressor ensures safe, optimal suppression when shooting 8.6 Blackout, especially with subsonic loads.
8.6 Blackout is ideal for suppressed hunting, short-barrel tactical applications, and stealth shooting. Its heavy subsonic bullets and solid copper expanders deliver exceptional terminal performance even at low velocities.