8.6 Blackout Gorilla Hunter

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

Tips for Suppressor Tuning Your Hunting AR

Tips and tricks for suppressor tuning your hunting AR-15.

Alternative Ammo: 8.6 Blackout vs. .338 Federal

In my last article, I discussed two not-so-niche cartridges: the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Creedmoor. As you’ve probably guessed by now, I tend to go to extremes (it’s unintentional, I swear). This go around, we’re swinging for the fences on niche rounds: the new 8.6 Blackout (BLK) and the .338 Federal.

Why You Need a Chronograph

If you’re an ethical hunter who plans to shoot past 300 yards, you need to know what your bullet does at each step along the way. You need a chronograph, and you need to learn how to use it.

Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .454 Casull

Dennis Bradely takes on one of the most heated caliber debates of modern times—a battle of .45 caliber big-bores.

Alternative Ammo: .22-250 Remington vs. .223 Remington

Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.

Alternative Ammo: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.

Alternative Ammo: .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

Contributor Dennis Bradley draws on family wildcatting experience for an in-depth teardown of two .375-caliber heavyweights.

Alternative Ammo: .50 Beowulf vs .500 S&W

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

Alternative Ammo: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm PRC

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two long-range, fast shooting favorites: the .280 AI and 7mm PRC.

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