What is the 8.6 Blackout?
The 8.6 Blackout is a heavy, supersonic rifle cartridge, introduced to offer a more versatile and powerful alternative to the commonly used 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO rounds. It was designed by Q, a company known for its innovative firearms and suppressors, in collaboration with ammunition manufacturers. The round was developed to be used in AR-15 style rifles, but with a significant step up in power compared to traditional 5.56mm cartridges.