The 300 Blackout is a revolutionary round that is rather new in the world of bullets and cartridges. It was designed for AR-15 rifles and will work with 5.56 bolts, magazines, uppers, and lowers, and the only real change is a different barrel. The 300 Blackout has a few claims to fame. First, it's easy to suppress because it can use subsonic rounds. Second, it's versatile because it can reliably fire both supersonic and subsonic loads that allow shooters to switch at will. Lastly, the cartridge can work from a superbly short barrel. It's been successful, and the 300 Blackout spread far and wide. So what are the best 300 Blackout rifles? We'll let's dive in and find out. I've picked five that best exemplify the benefits of the 300 Blackout round.

The Daniel Defense PDW

The Daniel Defense PDW comes either as an AR' pistol' or an SBR. Either way, this gun is perfect for the 300 Blackout round. The Daniel Defense PDW is ultra-short and compact with its 7-inch barrel. A 7-inch barrel on a 5.56 would kill its velocity and range, but on a 300 Blackout, the round still performs admirably with only a 7-inch barrel.

Daniel Defense PDW

The Daniel Defense PDW is light and handy and perfect for home defense. Toss on a suppressor, and you have a gun that's still shorter than most carbines. The Daniel Defense PDW uses an awesome brace that keeps the gun super short and maneuverable. The gun is complete with an M-LOK handguard and a flat-top upper perfect for adding a red dot.

Bravo Company Recce 16

If you want a full-sized 300 Blackout rifle, then Bravo Company will never let you down. Bravo makes some top tier AR designs, and the Recce 16 is a great example of what Bravo can do. The Recce 16 features a 16-inch barrel, which is long for a 300 Blackout, but gives you what's legally a rifle without a stamp. The Braco Rece 16 will deliver unparalleled accuracy, the best Mil-Spec trigger on the market, and an outstanding handguard and furniture all around.

Bravo Company Reece 16

The Recce 16 is a never-say-die rifle, and the crazy amount of QC Bravo puts into their guns shows by their reputation for reliability in the worst conditions. The Recce 16 is a lightweight platform that's easy shooting, accurate, and perfect for home defense, hunting, or just having some fun.

Fold AR Double Fold AR Pistol

The 300 Blackout makes the most sense in a short barrel on an easily suppressed platform, and that is exactly what we have here. The Fold AR is a super short AR pistol with a minimalist brace and a 9-inch barrel. Nine inches of barrel gives you optimum performance from a 300 Blackout round.

Fold AR Double Fold AR Pistol

The Fold AR is a revolutionary AR design, and the double-fold design is perfect when you really want something compact. You see, the brace and barrel both fold in opposite directions. When completely folded, the Fold AR is just about as small as you can get with this platform.

IMI Tavor X95

The Tavor is, without a doubt, one of the best bullpup platforms on the market. The bullpup design lends itself to making a short and sweet rifle for close quarter's use. IMI was smart to chamber it in 300 Blackout. As a 300 blackout platform, you get a rifle without a stamp that's as short as an SBR.

IWI Tavor X95

Toss a can on it to take advantage of the short length while running the gun suppressed. The Tavor is highly reliable, very ergonomic, and it delivers you worthwhile rifle performance from a short and simple package. The Tavor X95 series are well reputed for their reliability and modularity.

The Ruger American Ranch

I'm tossing a wildcard into the mix with the Ruger American Ranch. Every other gun on this list is a modern tactical design. What about a bolt action rifle? The Ruger American Ranch rifle is a light and short rifle that is perfect for a suppressed design. The bolt action prevents the noise of the action from being heard when the weapon is fired, making it even quieter.

Ruger American Ranch

The American Ranch rifle is superbly affordable, lightweight, and easy to carry, and ultimately it's an awesome hunting rifle. The barrel is threaded for easy suppressor attachment, and the rail allows for nearly any optic attachment. Check it out if you want something a little slower speed but just as low drag.

Blacked Out

The 300 Blackout is one of the few AR alternative rounds that has been successful. It's a great cartridge for those looking to run a super quiet, subsonic suppressed rifle that allows you to instantly swap to supersonic and increase your range. The 300 Blackout is going nowhere, so you might as well dig in and jump on the train. Shop All .300 Blackout Rifles
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