Fort Scott Sub-Muniton 8.6 Blackout 285gr Subsonic Rifle Ammunition

Fort Scott Sub-Muniton 8.6 Blackout 285gr Subsonic Rifle Ammunition – Precision Subsonic Power for Tactical and Hunting Advantage

Product Description
The Fort Scott Sub-Muniton 8.6 Blackout 285gr Subsonic Rifle Ammunition is built for mission-critical accuracy, quiet operation, and unmatched terminal performance. Specifically designed for use with suppressed firearms, this subsonic load offers heavy impact with reduced sound, making it ideal for tactical shooting, hunting, and home defense. Loaded with a 285-grain solid copper projectile and engineered with Fort Scott’s Tumble Upon Impact® technology, this ammunition delivers deep penetration, controlled expansion, and maximum energy transfer.

Manufactured with precision-machined components in the USA, this round performs reliably in bolt-action and AR-platform rifles chambered in 8.6 Blackout. Whether you're operating in the field or training for real-world scenarios, Fort Scott’s subsonic solution gives you the advantage of stealth, stopping power, and consistency.

Key Features and Benefits

• Subsonic Performance: Designed to stay below the sound barrier (~1,050 FPS), reducing noise signature when used with a suppressor

• Tumble Upon Impact® Technology: Enhances terminal effectiveness by creating massive wound channels and controlled bullet tumble

• Solid Copper Spun Construction: CNC-machined projectile ensures deep penetration and consistent expansion without lead contamination

• Heavy 285-Grain Load: Maintains stability and accuracy at lower velocities while delivering significant kinetic energy

• Suppressor Optimized: Perfect for use in suppressed 8.6 Blackout platforms; minimal muzzle blast and excellent noise reduction

• Reliable Feeding: Compatible with both AR-style rifles and bolt-action setups; engineered for smooth chambering and consistent cycling

• American-Made: Manufactured in the USA with strict quality control standards for dependable field performance

Specifications

• Caliber: 8.6 Blackout

• Bullet Weight: 285 Grains

• Bullet Type: Solid Copper Spun (SCS®), Tumble Upon Impact®

• Velocity: Approximately 1,050 FPS (may vary by barrel length)

• Case Type: Brass

• Rounds per Box: 20

• Barrel Twist Rate: Recommended 1:3 or faster

• Application: Tactical, Hunting, Home Defense

• Suppressor Compatibility: Yes

Usage Instructions

Ensure your firearm is specifically chambered in 8.6 Blackout. For optimal accuracy and terminal performance, use in rifles equipped with a 1:3 or faster barrel twist rate. Designed for short to mid-range use (effective up to ~200 yards). Always follow standard firearm safety and ammunition storage practices.

Warranty and Support

Fort Scott Munitions offers a satisfaction guarantee and stands behind the quality of its ammunition. For product support or technical inquiries, contact their customer service team directly.

Unique Value Proposition

This ammunition combines stealth, power, and precision in one purpose-driven cartridge. With its patented Tumble Upon Impact® design and subsonic engineering, it delivers devastating terminal ballistics without the sound signature. Whether for tactical missions or ethical hunting, this round is built to perform where it counts.

**WARNING:** This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Federal law mandates that you must be at least 18 years old to purchase rifles, shotguns, and their respective ammunition, and at least 21 years old to purchase all other firearms and ammunition. Ammunition will be shipped via ground service by the carrier of our choice to the contiguous 48 states only.  A street address is required for delivery. There is no option for shipping ammunition to international customers. 

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