COSMETIC BLEMISHED Pork Shredder, 8.6 Blackout, 342gr Expanding Subsonic Hunting Ammunition, Punisher Series, 20 Round Box

The Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout 342gr Punisher Series load is the same subsonic hunting round sold in our first quality box, priced at $37.99 instead of $59.99 because the brass carries waterspots and fingerprints from the loading line. Nothing about the bullet, the charge or the case has changed. This page explains the condition in detail, so you know exactly what arrives in the box.

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Condition of the blemished rounds

Here is the honest description. The cosmetic defects on this batch are waterspots and fingerprints on the brass case. Waterspots are pale, cloudy marks left after the case wash when droplets dried on the surface. Fingerprints are faint darker smudges where an operator handled the case before it was fully dry. Both are on the outside of the case only.

Under a bright light you will see it. At arm’s length on a hunt you will not. Every Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout round we ship has been looked at twice. There is no pitting, no dents, no scratched projectiles and no corrosion. The primer pockets are clean, the crimp is intact and the overall length is within the same tolerance as every other Pork Shredder round.

We inspect this stock ourselves before it goes out, and if a box shows anything beyond surface marks on the brass, it does not ship as blemished. It is pulled. That is the standard you can hold us to, and it is why we can say a blemished box shoots like a first quality box.

What a factory second is

Every ammunition maker produces seconds. A second is a round that passed every safety and function check but failed a cosmetic check. Large manufacturers quietly bulk sell them or scrap them. Smaller premium makers used to sell seconds only over the counter at the factory store. That is what happened here, and the same rounds are now available online through us.

The reason a Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout box exists at all is the finishing process. Solid copper projectiles and nickel free brass are washed and polished before final inspection. When cases are handled or dried unevenly, marks appear. The load itself was already complete and correct before that step.

So when you read cosmetic blemished on the label, read it literally. The word cosmetic is the whole story. The 20 round box is the same box, the same tray and the same lot control. Only the shine on the brass is different.

The Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout load inside the box

The Pork Shredder is the heaviest projectile in the 8.6 Blackout subsonic lineup, and the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout box carries the identical bullet. It is a patent pending 342 grain solid copper hollow point, CNC Swiss turned rather than swaged or jacketed. Lead free, monolithic, and cut with a deep cavity designed to open at subsonic impact velocities where conventional bullets simply punch through.

Muzzle velocity from a 12 inch barrel sits right around 1,000 feet per second, which keeps the round below the speed of sound and therefore free of the supersonic crack. Through a suppressor the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout round is genuinely quiet. The 342 grain mass carries roughly 760 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle, more than a 300 Blackout subsonic can produce with a bullet 120 grains lighter.

For the full trajectory and energy figures at every distance out to 300 yards, see our 8.6 Blackout ballistics chart or run your own barrel length through the ballistics calculator. The numbers on those pages apply to this box unchanged.

Terminal performance on game

The Punisher Series name comes from what the projectile does inside soft tissue. The deep hollow point and the 1:3 twist combine so the bullet opens fast and rotates violently, cutting a temporary cavity far larger than the bullet diameter. On hogs and deer the effect is dramatic. Animals hit in the vitals tend to drop where they stand rather than run.

That is exactly why the load earned its name. Feral hogs are the primary quarry for most 8.6 Blackout hunters, and a heavy expanding solid at 1,000 feet per second is a proven answer to thick shoulder plates. Feral pigs now range across more than 35 states, with Texas alone holding millions, as the feral pig record documents, and most of those states allow year round control, which is why so many shooters buy this box by the case.

Because the copper does not shed weight, penetration remains deep even after full expansion. Hunters who have moved over from 300 Blackout notice the difference immediately. Our guide to the best 8.6 Blackout subsonic ammo for hunting covers the field results in more detail, and this blemished box gives you the same performance at a lower cost.

Blemished versus first quality

Buyers often ask us to put the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout box and the first quality box side by side. Here is that comparison, with nothing hidden.

The difference is $22 per box, or about 37 percent. Over a season of practice and hunting that adds up quickly. If you prefer bright brass, the first quality Pork Shredder 20 round box is always available. If you want the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout performance at the best price per round, the 500 round blemished box takes it further still.

Barrels, twist and platforms

This round is loaded for barrels with a 1:3 twist, which is the standard for the cartridge. The unusually fast twist is what makes the 8.6 Blackout work. It stabilises a very long 342 grain solid and adds rotational energy that assists expansion at subsonic speed. Our 8.6 Blackout barrel twist rate guide explains why nothing slower will do.

The load is optimised for 8, 12 and 16 inch barrels. From the 8 inch pistol length you lose some velocity but the round stays reliable and quiet. From 16 inches you gain a little speed while remaining subsonic. Browse our 8.6 Blackout rifles and 8.6 Blackout barrels if you are building a host for this ammunition.

Both bolt action and AR10 pattern semi automatic rifles run the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout load. The cartridge was designed around the AR10 magazine well and standard 308 bolt face, so a barrel swap is often all that is required. See the wider 8.6 Blackout ammo range for supersonic and lighter subsonic options that use the same rifle.

A note for gas gun shooters

This is not a Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout issue and it is not a blemished stock issue. It applies to every heavy solid copper subsonic on the market. Bolt action shooters can ignore it entirely.

Shipping, tax and delivery

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 a regulated NFA item, so there is no dealer transfer, no waiting and no stamp. You must be 21 or older to purchase rifle ammunition, and an adult signature is required at delivery. Carriers handle small arms ammunition as limited quantity ground freight under the 49 CFR 173.63 packaging exceptions, which is why it travels by ground service only.

Full details are on our shipping and delivery page, and common questions are answered in the store FAQ. Because ammunition cannot be returned once shipped, please read the condition section above before ordering. Our returns policy explains the exceptions for damaged deliveries.

Who this box is for

Buy the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout box if you shoot the round, not if you collect it. Hunters who go through several boxes a season, shooters zeroing a new suppressor, and anyone who wants to test the 342 grain load before committing to bulk will get full value from it. The waterspots wash off in the first shot’s worth of carbon anyway.

For a lighter, faster opening alternative in the same caliber, look at the 285gr fracturing subsonic, which sheds petals rather than expanding as one piece. If you handload, the 342gr projectiles and factory new 8.6 Blackout brass are sold separately. Everything in this listing conforms to the pressure and dimension standards published by SAAMI.

Stock of the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout box is limited by nature. Once this batch of Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout rounds is gone, the next depends on what the line produces. If the price per round works for you, order while the box is in stock.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is wrong with a blemished box?

Nothing that affects function. The brass on Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout rounds shows waterspots and light fingerprints picked up during loading and handling. They failed the cosmetic inspection only. Bullet, powder charge, primer and case are the same as the first quality box.

Is the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout safe to shoot?

Yes. Every round still passed the mechanical inspection, gauge check and final visual for defects that matter. A waterspot on brass has no effect on chamber pressure, ignition or accuracy. Shoot it exactly as you would a full price box.

Can this ship to my house?

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. You do not need to visit a dealer to receive ammunition.

Do I pay any tax or stamp on ammunition?

No. Ammunition is not an NFA item. There is no $200 tax stamp, no Form 4 and no waiting period. We do not add tax at checkout either, so the price you see is the price you pay plus any shipping under the free threshold.

Will the blemish hurt accuracy?

No. Accuracy comes from the projectile, the powder charge and the case dimensions, all of which are unchanged. Expect the same sub 2 inch groups at 100 yards from a good 1:3 twist barrel that the standard box delivers.

What barrel length and twist does the Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout load need?

The load is built for 8, 12 and 16 inch 8.6 Blackout barrels with the standard 1:3 twist. The fast twist is what spins the 342 grain solid to stability and drives the violent expansion on impact.

How many boxes can I order?

As many as we have. Blemished Pork Shredder 8.6 Blackout stock is a limited run because it depends on what comes off the line. If you want a hunting season supply, the 500 round blemished box is the better buy per round.

Can I return it if the blemish bothers me?

Ammunition cannot be returned once shipped for safety reasons, which is why we describe the condition this openly. If you want flawless brass for display or photos, buy the first quality box instead.

You must be 21 or older to purchase rifle ammunition. Always use the correct ammunition in a firearm in good working condition. It is the buyer’s responsibility to know and comply with federal, state and local laws regarding the purchase and possession of ammunition.