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.
How to Set Up a Portable Reloading Kit
Bench your reloading bench and take your handloading to the field.
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.
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.
Must-Have Gear for a DIY Sheep Hunt
It’s not every day you draw a sheep tag, so when you do, you want to be ready. But what does “ready” look like? Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll want to make sure you have when you go after a once-in-a-lifetime trophy.
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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