Blackout, COSMETIC BLEMISHES 8.6 Blackout, 285gr Fracturing Subsonic Hunting Ammunition, 20 Round Box

This cosmetic blemished box of 8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing subsonic hunting ammunition holds 20 rounds of the same fracturing solid copper load sold at full price, with waterspots and fingerprints on the brass and nothing else different. It is a lighter, faster opening alternative to the 342 grain Pork Shredder, and the blemish makes it a smart way to try the fracturing design.

The blemish, described plainly

A factory second in 8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing ammunition is a round that failed a cosmetic check after passing every check that matters. This batch shows waterspots, the pale cloudy marks that appear when rinse water dries on brass, and fingerprints from handling before the cases were fully dry. The marks are on the outside of the case wall.

There are no dents, no pitting and no marks on the copper projectile. Crimp, primer seating and overall length are unchanged. If you inspect a round under a lamp you will see the finish is not bright. If you chamber it, it fires exactly as the first quality round does.

Why does a premium maker sell these at all rather than polishing them again? Because a second wash and polish cycle costs more than the discount, and because customers who shoot rather than collect are happy to take the marks. Seconds used to be a factory store only item. Selling them online simply widens who gets the chance to buy.

If bright brass matters to you, for photographs or for a display board, buy the standard box. If you are loading a magazine for a night on a hog lease, the marks will be under carbon after the first shot and forgotten by the second.

We inspect blemished stock again before it ships. Anything beyond surface finish is rejected rather than sold. That is why the 8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing blemished box carries the same performance claims as the regular listing, and why we describe the marks this openly rather than hiding them in a footnote.

8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing load specifications

Specification	Detail
Caliber	8.6 Blackout
Projectile	285gr solid copper fracturing, four petals plus base
Petal weight	About 40 grains each, four petals
Base weight	About 125 grains
Petal penetration	About 10 inches, radial
Base penetration	16 to 19 inches
Muzzle velocity	About 1,000 fps from 12 inch, about 1,060 fps from 16 inch
Case	Factory new brass, cosmetic marks on the exterior
Rounds per box	20
Price	$59.99 per box, $3.00 per round

Also in Subsonic Ammo & Suppressors: 8.6 Blackout, 190gr Fracturing Supersonic Hunting Ammunition, Punisher Series, 20 Round Box, 8.6 Blackout, Bolt Action Only, 300gr Berger Hybrid Subsonic Ammunition, 20 Round Box and COSMETIC BLEMISHED Pork Shredder, 8.6 Blackout, 342gr Expanding Subsonic Hunting Ammunition, Punisher Series, 20 Round Box. Load guide: best 8.6 Blackout subsonic ammo for hunting.

Every dimension is held to the same tolerances as the first quality box. The load conforms to the pressure and cartridge standards published by SAAMI, and it is safe in any 8.6 Blackout rifle in good working condition.

Home delivery, tax and age rules

Ships to your home address in all 50 states. No tax stamp, no NFA paperwork, no dealer transfer and no tax added at checkout. Orders over $300 ship free. Ammunition is not an NFA item, so there is no dealer transfer, no Form 4 and no stamp. Under federal law at 18 U.S.C. 922 no federal licence is needed to buy ammunition. Buyers must be 21 or older for rifle ammunition and an adult must sign at delivery. Ammunition travels by ground under carrier rules for limited quantity goods, which is why air shipping is never offered.

Our shipping and delivery page lists carriers and transit times, and the FAQ answers the rest. Ammunition cannot be returned after shipping, so the condition section above is the description you are buying against. The returns policy covers damaged deliveries.

Frequently asked questions

What is the blemish on this box?

Waterspots and light fingerprints on the outside of the 8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing brass case, picked up between the case wash and final packing. The rounds failed the cosmetic inspection only. Powder, primer, projectile and case dimensions are identical to the first quality box.

How does the 8.6 Blackout 285gr Fracturing bullet work?

The solid copper projectile is cut so that on impact with fluid rich tissue it sheds four petals of about 40 grains each. The petals travel outward to a depth of around 10 inches while the 125 grain base continues straight on to 16 to 19 inches. One shot creates five wound channels.

Is it better than the 342 grain Pork Shredder?

It is different. The 285 grain fracturing round transfers energy faster and creates wider wounds at moderate depth, which suits deer and lighter hogs. The 342 grain expanding round penetrates deeper as a single piece, which suits big boars. Many hunters carry both.

Can this ship to my home address?

Yes. Ships to your home address in all 50 states. No tax stamp, no NFA paperwork, no dealer transfer and no tax added at checkout. Orders over $300 ship free. No dealer visit is needed for ammunition.