The newest entry in the 8.6 Blackout world, and arguably the most interesting. A lever gun carries and points like nothing else in thick cover, has no buffer tube to add length behind the receiver, and is legal for hunting in places where a semi automatic is restricted.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chambering | 8.6 Blackout (8.6x43mm) |
| Barrel | 16 inches, 1:3 twist, threaded |
| Action | lever action, tube or box magazine |
| Capacity | typically 4 to 6 rounds |
| Weight | roughly 7 lbs bare |
| Primary load | 300gr to 342gr flat nose expanding subsonic |
| Muzzle energy | roughly 735 to 840 ft lbs |
| Intended use | suppressed woods hunting, depredation, brush rifle |
One feeding note if the rifle is tube fed: use flat or round nosed projectiles only, because a pointed tip resting against the primer ahead of it under recoil is a genuinely bad idea. Most heavy 8.6 subsonic bullets are blunt by design since they are built to expand rather than fly flat, so this works out conveniently. Confirm with the manufacturer for pointed supersonic loads.
Full detail on the platform is in our 8.6 Blackout lever action guide. Check your drops in the ballistics calculator and stock the rifle from the 8.6 Blackout ammo range.
