Maxim Defense 8.6 Blackout 235-grain TUI SBA ammunition is designed and tuned for short-barrel rifles and compact platforms. Developed in partnership with Fort Scott Munitions, this load adjusts pressures and performance to better suit reduced barrel lengths while maintaining consistent function. The projectile uses Maxim’s TUI (Tumble Upon Impact) technology to promote reliable tumbling behavior across a wide velocity range. According to the manufacturer’s technical notes, the TUI design tumbles down to 500 fps.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is 8.6 Blackout.
- The projectile weight is 235 grains.
- The projectile material is Copper.
- The cartridge is packaged in a 20-round box.
- The product model is listed as SBA Short Barrel Ammunition.
- The load features TUI (Tumble Upon Impact) technology to encourage consistent tumbling.
- The load is optimized for short-barrel rifles (SBRs) and compact platforms.
- The TUI design tumbles reliably down to 500 fps.
Balanced for compact platforms, this Maxim Defense load offers a copper projectile and SBR-focused tuning to deliver predictable terminal behavior and consistent cycling in short-barrel rifles. Its TUI technology and carefully developed load make it a practical option for users who require ammunition optimized for reduced-length barrels without sacrificing reliable performance.
