When it comes to unlocking the true potential of the 300 Blackout, choosing the best barrel length is paramount to get the most out of this caliber.
The selection process should carefully balance power, accuracy, and ease of handling to ensure optimal performance either shooting suppressed or unsuppressed.
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Ideal 300 Blackout Barrel Length: 9 to 10 Inches
To strike a harmonious balance between power, accuracy, and maneuverability, the ideal barrel length for a 300 Blackout upper assembly falls within the range of 9 to 10 inches if you want an AR pistol in 300 blackout, and you want to use a suppressor.
300 Blackout is designed to use heavier bullets in the 190-230 grain range (weigh as much as a 45 ACP bullet) which travel at subsonic velocities.
Subsonic 300 Blackout rounds possess the advantage of traveling below the speed of sound, resulting in diminished audible "crack" noise. To capitalize on the inherent characteristics of these heavier rounds, shorter barrels prove most effective.
This sweet spot ensures portability and ease of handling without compromising bullet speed and target accuracy at a 100-yard range.
Barrel Twist Rate
For those utilizing suppressors and favoring heavier subsonic 300
Blackout rounds in the range of 110 to 125 grain, a 1:7 barrel twist rate is recommended to shoot with velocity up to 2350 FPS.
This twist rate ensures efficient stabilization, enabling superior accuracy and control while employing subsonic ammunition.
Personal Defense Applications
The 300 Blackout's reputation as an exceptional choice for home defense stems from its formidable stopping power and efficacy in close-quarters combat with 7.62 X 39 alike bullets. Considering the often-confined spaces encountered during such scenarios, the recommendation leans toward short-barreled firearms.