Robert

S Silvers, S.M. Director, Research and Development Advanced Armament Corp. robert@advanced-armament.com

300 AAC BLACKOUT BACKGROUND

This system was developed to launch 30 caliber projecDles from the AR plaForm without reducDon in magazine capacity and is compaDble with the standard bolt. With subsonic cartridges, there is a low sound signature, and the development of 123 grain full speed ammuniDon matches the ballisDcs of 7.62x39mm AK. In fact, from a 9 inch barrel, there is more muzzle energy than 5.56mm M855 from a 16 inch barrel.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Create a reliable compact 30-cal solution for AR platform Utilize existing inventory magazines while retaining their full capacity Create the optimal platform for sound and flash suppressed fire Create compatible supersonic ammo that matches 7.62x39 ballistics Provide the ability to penetrate barriers with high-mass projectiles Provide all capabilities in a lightweight, durable, low recoiling package

VIDEO DEMONSTRATION

MILITARY HARDWARE COMPARISON

Hk MP-5 SD Caliber: 9mm Accuracy 100-300m WORST PenetraDon WORST Terminal Eects BETTER Mission VersaDlity WORST Suppression VERY GOOD Hk MP-7A1 Caliber: 4.6x30mm Accuracy 100-300m BETTER PenetraDon BETTER Terminal Eects WORST Mission VersaDlity BETTER Suppression BETTER M4 Caliber: 5.56x45mm Accuracy 100-300m BETTER PenetraDon BETTER Terminal Eects BETTER Mission VersaDlity BETTER Suppression WORST 300 BLK Caliber: 7.62x35mm Accuracy 100-300m BEST PenetraDon BEST Terminal Eects BEST Mission VersaDlity BEST Suppression VERY GOOD

WHY NOT 7.62x39mm?

7.62x39mm was eliminated from consideration Extreme Cartridge Taper
Reduces reliability of feeding in AR Magazines Reduces Magazine capacity Exacerbates the AR Bolts weaknesses
Cartridge taper induces considerably higher bolt thrust Requires a larger Bolt Face which reduces Bolt Locking Lug strength

Limited Projectile Selection

0.311 not a common option in most modern bullets

WHY 7.62x35mm?
300 BLACKOUT (7.62x35mm) is better because: Standard 5.56mm Cartridge Taper
AR Magazines were designed to feed this taper Maintains Magazine capacity Minimizes strain on AR Bolts weaknesses
Cartridge taper maintains standard resistance to bolt thrust Utilizes a standard AR Bolt Face, to retain Bolt Locking Lug strength

Wide Projectile Selection

0.308 possibly the most popular center fire rifle bullet in history Wide Projectile Selection

Proven Track Record

Pioneering work by JD Jones with the 300 Whisper, and others with 300 Fireball and 300-221, have proven the concept.

Cartridge Down Select

7.62 x 35 7.62 x 39 5.56 x 45 30 Cal Bullet Yes Yes No Inventoried Magazines Yes No Yes Standard Mag Capacity Yes No Yes Standard M4 Bolt Yes No Yes Matches/Exceeds M4 Durability Yes No Yes Sound as low/lower than MP5-SD Yes No No Reduced Flash vs M4 Yes Yes No Reduced Gassing of Shooter vs M4 Yes No No Devastating Terminal Effects 9" Barrel Yes Yes No Clear Winner Yes No No 6.8mm SPC No No No No Yes No No No Yes No

AMMO SIZE COMPARISON

300 BLK

7.62x39mm

6.8 SPC

5.56mm 9

COMPARISON TO 10 5.56mm AR
Average Rate of Fire Unsuppressed/Suppressed 5.56mm 737/985 300 BLK Subsonic 746/780 300 BLK Supersonic 821/970 Accuracy: 5.56mm 300 BLK 220gr OTM (with 762-SDN-6) POI Shift: 5.56mm with KAC 300 BLK with 762-SDN-6 MRBS (Mean Rounds Between Stoppage) 5.56mm 738 (unsuppressed only) 300 BLK 640* Barrel life: 5.56mm 300 BLK 9000 rds 30,000 rds (Estimated, testing ongoing) % Increase when Suppressed 34% 5% 18%

3.9 MOA (8.1 in) @ 200 yds - 5 rds extreme spread. 0.64-1.20 MOA @ 100m - Avg. Mean Radius.

???? 1.3 MOA at 100 meters supersonic, 2.4 subsonic.

* All stoppages were subsonic unsuppressed or supersonic suppressed. None with subsonic suppressed or supersonic unsuppressed.

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9 vs 16 energy comparison
Muzzle Energy in Foot-Lbs: 300 BLK has more from a 9 inch barrel than M855 from a 16 inch barrel.
BOTTOM LINE: Short barrel, 300 BLK wins. Longer barrel, 6.8 SPC wins on energy, but sDll does not have the other benets.

300 BLK (123 gr)

6.8 SPC (110 gr TAP) 9" barrel 16" barrel 7.62x39

M855

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CARTRIDGE VARIATIONS
Remington introduced this new cartridge to SAAMI in June 2010. It is ocially called 300 AAC BLACKOUT (also 300 BLK). The metric designaDon is 7.62x35mm.

123 MC General Purpose 155 OTM AlternaDve 220 Subsonic Low Sound Signature Ball Barrier Blind OpDmal PenetraDon SAAMI Proof ProducDon TesDng Dummy AcDon Proving
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MILITARY PACKAGING
M2A1 metal cans hold 800 rounds. Two cans per metal-bound plywood crate. 36 Crates per pallet.

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9 INCH 300 BLK BALLISTICS

@ Muzzle:

5.56mm, M855 300 BLK, 155 gr SMK 7.62x39mm, 123 gr* 6.8 SPC, Hornady TAP 110* 300 BLK, 123gr MC

2558 ft/s, 901 ft-lb 1785 ft/s, 1096 ft-lb (22% over 5.56mm) 2022 ft/s. 1117 ft-lb 2157 ft/s. 1136 ft-lb 2130 ft/s, 1238 ft-lb (37% over 5.56mm, 9% over 6.8 SPC TAP 110)

* http://xcrforum.com/index.php?topic=6226.0

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16 INCH 300 BLK BALLISTICS

@ Muzzle: 5.56mm M855 300 BLK, 155 gr SMK 7.62x39mm Win, 123 gr SP 300 BLK, 123 gr MC Remington 6.8mm SPC, 115v gr MC 6.8 SPC, Hornady TAP 110

2938 ft/s, 1188 ft-lb 1940 ft/s, 1294 ft-lb (9% over 5.56mm) 2245 ft/s, 1377 ft-lb 2315 ft/s, 1462 ft-lb (23% over 5.56mm, 6% over Win 123 gr 7.62x39mm) 2400 ft/s. 1471 ft-lb (1% over 300 BLK) 2540 ft/s, 1576 ft-lb (8% over 300 BLK)

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9 INCH 300 BLK TRAJECTORY

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TERMINAL BALLISTICS EXAMPLE

Recovered bullet 0.547 mean diameter

Velocity = 2239 fps Block CalibraDon = 583 l/sec, 3.4 penetraDon, 41.3 degrees F. Core temperature = 41.9 degrees F.

Data: Neck Length = 1.8 Non-CavitaDon Depth = 1.8-7.9 Max penetraDon = 12.2 Max crack diameter = 3.8 Max crack diameter locaDon = 2.8 Recovered Area= 0.235 square inches.

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300 AAC BLACKOUT Bare 10% gela[n at 10 feet

TesDng by BrassFetcher

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PRODUCT TESTING
Remington and AAC tested 10 samples: Bolt Veloci[es Func[on
Tested with mul[ple dierent magazine types, buers, springs, and lowers.

Accuracy Terminal Ballis[cs

Bolt velociDes from subsonic / unsuppressed to supersonic/suppressed cover narrow range because of careful powder selecDon and rie design parameters. All ammo/suppressor combinaDons within 746-970 rpm rate of re range for opDmal reliability under adverse condiDons.

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BARREL

9 inch, 1:8 twist 4150 CMV Utilizes Standard M4 Barrel Extension High-Reliability (Self Loading Specific) Chamber Proprietary Nitride (QPQ) Surface Conversion Process on Barrel/Extension Assembly
60% longer barrel life than chrome plating Improved Corrosion Resistance Lower Coefficient of Friction Lower potential accuracy issues like hard chrome due to coating thickness variation.

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COMPARATIVE SOUND SIGNATURES (DRY)

300 BLK 9 AR, 220gr @1050 ft/s 125.0 dB Titan-QD 126.2 dB 762-SDN-6 128.9 dB 300-SD 133.7 dB 762-SD

MP5-SD w/ HK Silencer* M4 w/ KAC SOPMOD Silencer Mk23

130 dB 137.7 dB 138.6 dB

*130 dB, Win ammo at 900 ft/s, Small Arms Review, April 2001, Vol 4 No. 7

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COMPARED TO MP5-SD3
Weight:
MP5-SD3 7.9 lbs. 300 BLK PDW 7.0 lbs (with lower + CTR stock + H2 buer + 762-SDN-6 suppressor, but no magazine or sights).
5.9 lbs without suppressor.

OAL:
MP5-SD3 26.4 / 31.7 inches (stock collapsed / stock extended) 300 BLK PDW 25.75 / 34.25 inches (M4 stock collapsed and no can / CTR stock extended with can)

Bullet Weight / Velocity

MP5-SD3 115 grain bullet at 900 fps. 300 BLK PDW 220 grain bullet at 1000 fps.
300 BLACKOUT has 129% more energy at muzzle and even more down range.

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Custom ReDcle for FFP OpDcs

1-8x for versaDlity 1.5-5x for lower cost

Bullet drop reference for subsonic and supersonic loads.

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NEXT STEPS
Production uppers to be produced in October 2010. 2nd Military/LE sample ammo run loaded in October 2010. Ball, Optimal Penetration, Barrier Blind 2011.

Contact: robert@advanced-armament.com

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