Short Gun Syndrome: Aero Precision Solus 8.6 Blackout — SHOT Show 2024

in Riley Baxter, SHOT Show 2024

Updated: August 30, 2024 BY Riley Baxter

A black rifle lays posed on a blue table at the gun range. — This short barreled rifle could only be made better by a folding stock adapter, which Aero Precision also announced this year! Also, the Hornady subsonic ammunition box is for a 45-70 that was also being shot, not the 8.6 Blackout.

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Aero Precision announced the addition of 8.6 Blackout to their Solus line at SHOT Show 2024. Specifically, the 8.6 Blackout will be offered in the Solus both as complete rifles and as barrels. We will see the 8.6 Blackout with its now famous 1:3 twist in 8″, 12″, and 16″ lengths.

With this new caliber addition, Aero Precision is building upon the proven foundation of the standard Solus action that was introduced just over a year ago.

The recent addition of 8.6 Blackout barrels (made by Ballistic Advantage) are being offered in response to a growing demand, showcasing Aero Precision’s commitment to practical innovation and willingness to listen to their customers.

Action/Chassis Features:

Remington 700 Short Action Footprint
60-degree bolt throw
Integral 20 MOA top rail
3-lug interchangeable bolt head
Dual ejectors
“Cock on lift” bolt design
Compatibility with AICS and AIAIW magazines
Adjustable magazine catch
Adjustable thumb rest
Compatibility with tangless AR15 pistol grips
Arca and M-LOK compatible forend with M-LOK slots at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions
11 QD sling sockets
Fully adjustable stock
Adjustable cant recoil pad
Included Bag Rider
Compatible with optional night vision bridge and bipod spigot

Closeup look at the adjustable buttstock on the Solus rifle. — Notice the bag rider that comes on the Solus Buttstock, as well as the adjustability in cheek height and length of pull.

Includes:

Triggertech single-stage trigger
Solus Competition Chassis
Magpul PMAG 10-round 7.62 AC – AICS Short Action

At Industry Day at the Range during SHOT Show 2024, I had the opportunity to shoot the Solus 8.6 Blackout with an 8″ barrel. The rifle was outfitted with the 7.5″ Solus Chassis, a Silencer Central Banish 46 suppressor, and an Aimpoint red dot.

SEE ALSO: Beretta’s Redesigned 30X Tomcat — SHOT Show 2024

This rifle easily put a smile on my face, being quiet and hitting the steel like a bus. The ammunition used was Discreet Ballistics 300 grain FMJ, NOT the Hornady Subsonic that is incidentally pictured in some of my photos.

The author shoots the Solus in 8.6 Blackout while at the gun range. — Suppressed, the shorty 8.6 Blackout Solus rifle really shines.

The anticipated price for the complete SBR in this configuration is approximately $1,700, subject to change. Aero Precision’s Solus 8.6 Blackout rifle stands as a testament to practical design, offering shooters a reliable and customizable tool for both precision shooting scenarios and close-range, subsonic shooting.

Learn more about Aero Precision’s Solus and all of its chamberings here.

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