#300BLACKOUT

Today’s Photo of the Day highlights the CZ BREN 3 chambered in 300 AAC Blackout in its short‑barrel SR configuration. This newest generation of the BREN family continues CZ’s move toward a lighter, more compact, and fully modular service rifle platform. The 300 Blackout version is designed with suppressed performance in mind, combining a short‑stroke gas piston with a three‑position adjustable gas system that allows the rifle to be tuned for subsonic ammunition and demanding field conditions. This version includes a suppressor from A-Tec.

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Since its inception in 2009 and subsequent SAAMI approval in 2011, the 300 Blackout cartridge has had a somewhat polarizing effect on the firearms community. Some shooters see the round as a do-it-all tactical solution, while others say they don’t get the point. This is one of those arguments that people shouldn’t put too much time or effort into, as both sides of the debate are right and wrong. Many have the wrong impression about what 300BLK was developed to address, seeing it as a challenger to 5.56x45mm NATO. This assertion tends to goad the 5.56 NATO crowd into defending old faithful, pointing out that velocity, trajectory, and terminal performance favor the readily available, relatively inexpensive round proven effective globally since the Vietnam War. Like most discourse, the answer lies somewhere in the middle, recognizing that 300BLK was developed for a particular purpose, and is a very versatile round that can provide mission-specific benefits.

Czech Small Arms is bringing a new compact VZ58 chambered in 300 Blackout to the US pending ATF approval. With a 19 cm 7.5-inch barrel this ultra-short version of the classic Czech rifle is optimized for suppressed use and close-quarters maneuverability. The VZ58’s lightweight milled receiver rock-solid reliability and unique gas system make it one of the most distinctive alternative platforms to AKs and ARs. Unlike traditional AK designs, the VZ58 features a last-round bolt hold open, is milled from a solid block of steel and weighs less than comparable AK rifles while maintaining legendary durability. The 300 Blackout chambering makes this compact rifle ideal for short-barrel performance and subsonic suppression while offering better ballistic performance in a short barrel than 7.62x39. Pending ATF approval, this model is expected to hit the US market soon.

B&T has introduced an updated version of the SPR Mini in .300 Blackout, now featuring a conventional suppressor instead of the over-the-barrel integral design previously showcased at SHOT Show. This change allows for easier suppressor swaps, reduced system weight, and improved compatibility with existing suppressors while maintaining the SPR Mini’s compact, ultra-quiet performance.

Welcome back to another edition of Blast From The Past. In this series, we look at various firearms that are no longer made and see what made them unique or collectible. This week, we are looking at a collaborative rifle between AAC Suppressors and Knights Armament. The 10.5” AAC 300 Blackout rifle was an interesting option on the market when the 300 Blackout was still in its infancy to show its merits in the AR market back in the day. Let’s take a closer look at the AAC 300 Blackout MPW Rifle.

Over the years, Davidson’s and Ruger have made hundreds of exclusives together, and it’s now time for a Ruger Mini-14 Tactical chambered in 300 AAC Blackout. This exclusive model features the Samson side-folding stock in a matte stainless finish, in case you want to make the rifle more compact during storage.

Tequila Sunrise in our Photo Of The Day, as we take a closer look at a 300 BLK Precision Rifle with a pretty nice looking carbon-nickel barrel with an Enticer LTI 762 suppressor to keep things silent.

FN have announced the introduction of a .300 Blackout chambered addition to their FN SCAR 15P range of pistols, the civilian version of the FN SCAR-SC personal defense weapon. The 15P was announced back in 2022 and we got our hands on one to review in September 2023. The new SCAR pistols will be available in black and flat dark earth finishes and have been optimized for .300BLK with a gas regulator with settings for subsonic and supersonic ammunition, a .30 caliber flash hider and a dedicated magazine.

James is at LMT to talk about their .300 BLK PDW – an ultra-compact, lightweight AR-type rifle built from the LMT MRP platform. Check the video for more details.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at CZ’s Headquarters in Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic, to discuss the newest caliber of the CZ 600 Trail – and perhaps the most anticipated – the .300 Blackout. This will allow users to suppress their bolt action CZ 600s, resulting in no action noise and extremely quiet performance when using subsonics and a good suppressor. Get the specs and details on today’s video.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks to Brian Marshall, head of the Steyr Academy, about the upcoming Steyr AUG in .300 Blackout. Already in service in Europe, the .300 Blackout Steyr AUG is going to be coming soon to the USA. Watch this video for the full details.

In this episode of TFBTV’s GunCon 2023 coverage, James speaks with Creative Arms, an Iowan boutique AR-15 manufacturer, about their integrally suppressed .300 Blackout AR-15. This carbine is different than many other integrally suppressed AR-15 options out there in that the Creative Arms uses a removable baffle core that can be swapped, but perhaps more importantly, it can be removed while the purchaser waits for their suppressor paperwork to clear or if the gun is being brought to a place where a suppressor is not permitted. How…creative?

Welcome to our Photo Of The Day! Each day, we feature at least one stunning photograph that captures the beauty and diversity of the world of firearms. Today we have a suppressed Hera Arms 10,5″ 300 Blackout on show, and that’s it!

Welcome everyone to the 190th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet deal or only has a Fudd appeal?  Each week the TFB staff weighs in with their thoughts, but readers get the final say in the poll at the bottom of each article.