Wat_Tyler
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AI Overview
The 338 ARC is a powerful new rifle cartridge developed by Hornady for the AR-15 platform, designed to deliver superior subsonic energy and hard-hitting performance compared to 300 Blackout. It uses a 6.5 Grendel parent case, allows for a simple barrel swap on 6.5 Grendel/6 ARC uppers, and offers both a potent subsonic load (307-grain SUB-X) and a supersonic load (175-grain HP), making it suitable for hunting, home defense, and other applications.
Key Features & Benefits
The 338 ARC is a powerful new rifle cartridge developed by Hornady for the AR-15 platform, designed to deliver superior subsonic energy and hard-hitting performance compared to 300 Blackout. It uses a 6.5 Grendel parent case, allows for a simple barrel swap on 6.5 Grendel/6 ARC uppers, and offers both a potent subsonic load (307-grain SUB-X) and a supersonic load (175-grain HP), making it suitable for hunting, home defense, and other applications.
Key Features & Benefits
- AR-15 Compatibility:
The 338 ARC is based on the 6.5 Grendel parent case and is compatible with standard AR-15 uppers and lowers using a 6.5 Grendel/6 ARC bolt carrier group (BCG).
- Enhanced Performance:
It provides a significant energy advantage over 300 Blackout, especially in its subsonic offerings, making it a very hard-hitting round for its size.
- Dual-Purpose Ammunition:
Hornady offers both a heavy, 307-grain SUB-X® subsonic load for quiet, hard-hitting performance and a 175-grain HP supersonic load for greater range and energy.
- Suppressed Shooting:
The cartridge is optimized for suppressed shooting, providing excellent performance with both subsonic and supersonic ammunition, according to Gun Digest.
- Platform Flexibility:
In addition to AR-15s, the 338 ARC is also compatible with bolt-action platforms, including micro-bolt actions.
- Enhanced Performance:
- Hunting:
Its increased energy and bullet options make it a strong choice for hunting larger game, such as deer and hogs, particularly for hunters using suppressors.
- Home Defense:
The powerful subsonic rounds offer a hard-hitting option with reduced noise for home defense situations.
- General Close-Range Use:
The cartridge is ideal for various close-range applications where a compact and powerful round is desired.
- Hunting: