8.6 Blackout 285gr Solid Copper Subsonic Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50)

What this is

This is the 8.6 Blackout 285gr Solid Copper Subsonic Fracturing Projectiles (Qty 50).

This is the 285gr solid copper subsonic fracturing projectile for 8.6 Blackout, sold bare for handloaders. It sits in the middle of the caliber’s weight range we stock, heavier than the standard 190gr supersonic weight, lighter than the 342gr subsonic expanding option.

A mid weight subsonic option

At 285gr this is built for subsonic use, staying under roughly 1125 fps, while giving reloaders a fracturing terminal behavior at a weight lighter than our heaviest subsonic offering. That combination suits shooters who want the quick energy transfer of a fracturing bullet without loading to the very top of the caliber’s weight range.

How this compares to our 190gr and 342gr

Our 190gr is a supersonic fracturing weight, not built for subsonic use. Our 342gr is subsonic but expanding rather than fracturing. This 285gr fills the gap between them: subsonic role, fracturing terminal behavior, mid-range weight. Compare expected trajectory across all three on our ballistics calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How does this compare to your 190gr and 342gr 8.6 Blackout projectiles? This 285gr sits between the two: heavier than the 190gr supersonic fracturing weight, lighter than the 342gr subsonic expanding weight. It is a subsonic-role bullet, but a fracturing design rather than expanding.

Fracturing or expanding for a subsonic 8.6 Blackout load? This 285gr fractures on impact for fast energy transfer. Our 342gr option expands as a single mass instead for deeper penetration. Pick based on what you are shooting and which terminal behavior you want.

Is this bullet lead free? Yes, solid copper construction, no lead core.

Related reading: 8.6 Blackout ammunition, 300 Blackout ammunition, or the ballistics calculator. Reference: SAAMI pressure and dimensional standards.

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