The .300 Blackout rifle cartridge is also known as 300 AAC Blackout, 300 BLK, and 7.62x35mm. Its design comes from the idea to develop a cartridge more powerful than AR-15’s native 223/5.56, with ballistics similar to those of the 7.62x39mm. This new cartridge had to work reliably with both supersonic and subsonic ammo, in the barrel that is less than 16 inches long. When fired through a suppressor, .300 Blackout bullets give a silent, yet powerful rifle. This ammo can be used for hunting, target shooting, as well as for home defense. Learn more about 300 BLK

Product Per round Price Status/Qty Last change Last update Store
REM 26855 L300AAC2V UMC 300BO VP 150 FMJ 50/8 047700486505 $1.08/rd $53.85 In Stock 16d ago 35m ago Huligan Arms
Fiocchi Extrema 300 Blackout 220 gr Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point (BTHP) Subsonic Ammunition 25rd Box 762344711690 $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 7d ago 22m ago BattleHawk Armory
Kent Cartridge K123FSP364X6 Fasteel + 12 Gauge 3" 1 1/4 oz 4 6 Shot 25 Per Box $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 8h ago 14m ago DEGUNS.NET
Fiocchi 300BLKMB Extrema 300 Blackout 220 gr Sierra MatchKing Boat-Tail Hollow Point (BTHP) 25 Bx/ 20 Cs 762344711690 $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 16d ago 39m ago Tombstone Tactical
Fiocchi Extrema Rifle 300BLKHA 25 rounds 762344711188 $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 563d ago 2h ago FireLine Armory
Fiocchi Extrema Rifle 300BLKHA 25 rounds 762344711188 $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 63d ago 10m ago Sahuarita Guns
Kent Cartridge K123FSP362X4 Fasteel + 12 Gauge 3" 1 1/4 oz 2 4 Shot 25 Per Box $1.08/rd $26.99 In Stock 8h ago 14m ago DEGUNS.NET
Remington Ammunition 26855 50 rounds 047700486505 $1.08/rd $53.99 In Stock 10d ago 43m ago United Patriot Supply
REMINGTON UMC 300 AAC 150G FMJ 047700486505 $1.08/rd $53.99 In Stock 49d ago 2h ago HD Tactical
Winchester Silvertip .300 Blackout Ammunition 150 Grain Defense Tip 1900 fps 100 Rounds 020892229891 $1.08/rd $108.00 In Stock 121d ago 2h ago BH Ammo
Federal AE300BLKSUP2 American Eagle Suppressor 300 Blackout 220 gr Open Tip Match (OTM) 20 Bx/ 25 Cs 029465064617 $1.08/rd $21.64 In Stock 30d ago 24m ago Locked Loaded
UMC Ammunition .300 AAC 220gr OTFB 50rd Box 60 rounds 047700490106 $1.08/rd $64.90 In Stock 16d ago 39m ago Tombstone Tactical
Federal AE300BLKSUP2 American Eagle Suppressor 300 Blackout 220 gr Open Tip Match (OTM) 20 Bx/ 25 Cs 029465064617 $1.08/rd $21.66 In Stock 14d ago 48m ago Dack Outdoors
FEDERAL AMERICAN EAGLE 300 BLACKOUT 150GR FMJBT 20 RD AE300BLK1 $1.08/rd $21.69 In Stock 12h ago 39m ago Gun Buyer
REM 26854 L300AAC2 UMC 300BO 150 FMJ 20/10 047700486406 $1.08/rd $21.70 In Stock 7d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
HORN 808794 CUSTOM 300BO 110 CX 25/10 090255720006 $1.09/rd $27.15 In Stock 15d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
Federal AE300BLKSUP2 American Eagle Suppressor 300 Blackout 220 gr Open Tip Match (OTM) 20 Bx/ 25 Cs 029465064617 $1.09/rd $21.73 In Stock 14d ago 2h ago Defense Depot
Federal American Eagle .300 AAC Blackout 150 Grain FMJ Ammunition (20 Rounds) $1.09/rd $21.79 In Stock 2h ago 14m ago DEGUNS.NET
Fiocchi 300BLKHA Hyperformance 300 Blackout 125 gr Super Shock Tip - 100 Rounds - Free Shipping! $1.09/rd $109.00 In Stock 15d ago 33m ago Bereli
Ammo Inc 300B155BTHPA20 Match 300 Blackout 115 gr Boat Tail Hollow Point 20 Per Box/ 10 Case 20 Gauge rounds 818778023790 $1.09/rd $21.84 In Stock 29d ago 7m ago DB Firearms
Winchester Ammo Super Suppressed 300 Blackout 200 gr Open Tip Range Subsonic Ammunition - 20rd Box 020892224483 $1.09/rd $21.88 In Stock 7d ago 22m ago BattleHawk Armory
Armscor USA .300 Blackout Ammunition 20 Rounds Subsonic Sierra BTHP 220 Grains F AC 300AAC-3N 812285022048 $1.10/rd $21.89 In Stock 35d ago 48m ago Cheaper Than Dirt
Ammo Inc Signature .300 Blackout Ammunition 20 Rounds BTHP 168 Grain 818778023608 $1.10/rd $21.89 In Stock 107d ago 48m ago Cheaper Than Dirt
Ammo Inc Signature .300 Blackout Ammunition 20 Rounds BTHP 155 Grain 818778023790 $1.10/rd $21.89 In Stock 107d ago 48m ago Cheaper Than Dirt
20 Round Box - 300 Blackout 147 Grain FMJ Winchester Target Ammo - USA300B147 $1.10/rd $21.95 21 16d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
Federal Power-Shok 300 Blackout 150 grain Soft Point (20 rd box) $1.10/rd $21.95 In Stock 1d ago 48m ago Rivertown Munitions
20 Round Box - 300 Blackout 150 Grain Power Point Winchester Ammo - X300BLK $1.10/rd $21.95 91 154d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
20 Round Box - 300 Blackout 150 Grain Winchester Deer Season XP Extreme Point Ammo - X300BLKDS $1.10/rd $21.95 104 154d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
200 Round Case - 300 Blackout 200 Grain Open Tip Subsonic Winchester Super Suppressed Ammo - SUP300BLK $1.10/rd $219.50 7 53d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
200 Round Case - 300 Blackout 200 Grain Open Tip Subsonic Winchester USA Ammo - USA300BLKX $1.10/rd $219.50 14 163d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
1000 Round Case - 300 AAC Blackout 110 Grain TXRG Sellier Bellot Exergy Ammo - SB300BLKXA $1.10/rd $1097.50 7 166d ago 54m ago SGAmmo
S&B .300 AAC Blackout 124 Grain FMJ 20 Round Box $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 8h ago 14m ago DEGUNS.NET
Federal American Eagle FMJBT AE300BLK1 20 rounds 604544617009 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 546d ago 2h ago FireLine Armory
Federal 300 Blackout 150gr Jacketed Soft Point Power-Shok 20/Box $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 2d ago 28m ago Sportsmans Outdoors Superstore
Federal American Eagle FMJBT AE300BLK1 20 rounds 604544617009 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 49d ago 37m ago Miami Police Depot
Sellier & Bellot S&B 300 AAC 110GR TXRG BLUE 20RD 50BX/CS 754908512720 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 86d ago 13m ago Griswald Defense
Winchester Subsonic 300 AAC Blackout Ammo - 20 Rounds of 200 Grain... 020892224582 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 7d ago 45m ago Ammo.com
Federal American Eagle FMJBT AE300BLK1 20 rounds 604544617009 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 86d ago 13m ago Griswald Defense
Winchester Repeating Arms USA300BLK 20 rounds 020892224568 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 596d ago 2h ago FireLine Armory
Frontier Cartridge HRN 300BLK 125GR FMJ FRONTIER 20 rounds 090255713978 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 25d ago 10m ago Sahuarita Guns
Federal 300BLKB Power-Shok 300 Blackout 150 gr Soft Point (SP) 20 rd/bx 604544650488 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 66d ago 1h ago Cape Gun Works
Winchester Repeating Arms WIN AMMO USA .300 AAC BLACKOUT 147GR. FMJ 20-PK 020892231030 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 604d ago 2h ago FireLine Armory
Winchester Super Suppressed Ammunition 300 AAC Blackout Subsonic 200 Grain Open Tip Box of 20 020892224483 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 30d ago 3h ago MidwayUSA
Winchester - Open Tip - 200 Grain 300 AAC Blackout Ammo - 20 Rounds 020892224582 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 23d ago 55m ago CheapAmmo.com
Federal American Eagle FMJBT AE300BLK1 20 rounds 604544617009 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 86d ago 4m ago Elite FIrearms Online
Armscor 300BO HPBT FAC300AAC3N 20 rounds 812285022048 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 4d ago 31m ago BFG Outfitters
Sierra A462510 20 rounds 612710135424 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 37d ago 1h ago Hot Ammo
Sig Sauer 300 Blackout 120 gr SBR Solid Copper Elite Performance 20/Box $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 23h ago 28m ago Sportsmans Outdoors Superstore
Hornady 80881 Custom 300 Blackout 135 gr Flex Tip eXpanding 20 Box 090255808810 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 15d ago 22m ago BattleHawk Armory
Sig Sauer E300B120 Elite Performance 300 Blackout 125 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 20 Bx/ 25 Cs 798681619634 $1.10/rd $21.99 In Stock 49d ago 1h ago Gulf Coast Gun & Outdoors

300 Blackout Ammo

The .300 AAC Blackout is an intermediate cartridge designed to share ballistics similar to those of the 7.62x39 (AK-47 cartridge). It was developed for use in the M4 carbine and can be fired from a standard 5.56mm AR by only changing out the barrel.

It is also known as:

  • 300 BLK
  • 300 AAC Blackout
  • 7.62x35mm

Advanced Armament Corporation collaborated with Remington Defense to develop a .30 caliber cartridge that would surpass the performance of 5.56mm ammo. This long-contemplated idea of replacing AR-15s native 5.56mm came to life after United States Government launched an international military campaign aka global war on terror after 9/11, and our troops found themselves in unfamiliar geography and unknown situations. The demand for a cartridge that has was more powerful and more silent lead to AAC developing 300 Blackout ammo for special operations forces, using a 5.56mm case cut down to fit a 30- caliber bullet.

When was 300 BLK invented?

Although AR-pattern rifles and carbines had been previously chambered in different 30 calibers, feeding issues were present with each attempt. Many ammunition manufacturers had tried and failed, including Colt Firearms. The solution was found thanks to wildcatters. One of the wildcatted cartridges - .300 Whisper served as a concept to get to the final result, and the one to be submitted to SAAMI. Development began in 2009, with the cartridge approved by SAAMI in 2011.  

What’s the difference between 300 AAC and 5.56 / .223? 

Even though both rifle cartridges are suitable for target shooting, hunting, and home defense, there are a few differences between them.
300 blk bullet is stubbier, thicker, and heavier. 5.56mm NATO requires a longer barrel length, at least 12”. Once you add additional few inches that suppressor takes, it becomes impossible to get a powerful, yet short rifle.
On the other hand, 300 BLK works best in shorter-than-average barrels, which makes it super suitable for suppressed use. 300 blackout works reliably with both supersonic and subsonic ammo, but it shines when using subsonic and a suppressor, giving you a quiet and powerful bullet.
5.56 has a faster velocity and shoots flatter, while 300 penetrates through more material.  

300 BLK overcomes some of the shortcomings of larger calibers while providing the AR 15 with the possibility to shoot a larger round, with only switching the upper receiver.  

.300 AAC Blackout round military use

Netherlands 

The first formal adoption of 300 AAC happened in July 2015, when the Netherlands’ defense material organization bought 195 carbines chambered in this round. These integrally suppressed 300 BLK carbines were purchased for the Dutch Maritime Special Operations Force and modified to for use with ballistic visor helmets. 

United Kingdom 

Ministry of Defense ordered the supply of 300 Blackout ammo on a five-year contract, including the option to extend for an additional five years. The government noted the previous use of this round. 

United States

This round has not yet seen wide use in American Special forces, although SOCOM started using it in 2017, considering offers on how to modify 5.56 to accommodate 300 AAC rounds.   

Popular 300 Blackout Ammo Brands 

  • Remington
  • Fiocchi
  • Hornady
  • Magtech
  • Aguila
  • Sellier & Bellot
  • Barnes 

Which guns use 300 BLK Ammo?

A few popular models, including top-shelf rifles using with both supersonic and subsonic ammo, rifles widely used for home defense, hunting, or target shooting:
  • Daniel Defense DDM4
  • Wilson combat protector
  • IWI-US Tavor X95
  • Springfield Armory Saint
  • SIG MCX VIRTUS PISTOL
  • Ruger Ruger American Ranch Rifle
  • Ruger AR-556
Our selection is in no particular order regarding the best 300 blackout gun. Use this list as your starting point when searching for a weapon that suits you best.
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