Soon, Zach was shooting skeet and fell in love with the sport. Baseball won over for a time when it took him to Gonzaga University on scholarship as a pitcher for the Bulldogs. Sub zero, -32F, 1088 + (-32+32) = 1088 fps. The top features of this 125-grain 300 Blackout ammo are the consistency and the match-grade projectile. In fact, the loads that I have tested with other powders (2400, and Reloader 7) have generated greater signs of pressure and less velocity. 300 Blackout 190 GR HDY SUB-X Hodgdon Lil'Gun .308" 2.050" 300 Blackout 208 GR HDY A-MAX Hodgdon H4198 .308" 2.260" . I have the CCI 400 and 41 on hand if I need to use that instead. In addition to shooting, Zach plays plays baseball, basketball, football, and track & field. 500 yards -399.13. Varget and H-4350 are the go to but since Ive been running some IMR Enduron powders that seem to work very good as well. He used 120-130 grain class bullets. His proven expertise in firearm manipulation and shooting techniques has enhanced the skills of countless individuals and agencies. For match-grade ammo, this is a relatively affordable option. For all testing, I used the same rifle this Daniel Defense DDM4v5 300 AAC Blackout equipped with a SilencerCo / SWR Specwar 762 suppressor. Stick with published data only, the only exception is it is safe to reduce charges by up to 20% on your own, unless you are loading a large capacity case with a slow burning powder, that is the only situation you need to worry about squibs. Evolving from its military roots, the 300 Blackout has developed into a versatile cartridge that is useful for hunting, home defense, and target shooting both competitive and non. Ah, too many picadillos for me! The projectile has a ballistic coefficient of 0.56. She has since entered the Open division and has competed all over the country at numerous national level events, including the PRS Finale in 2018. On the other hand, if youre a reloader, its a tinkerers paradise. ABOUT WYATT: Wyatt is 14 years old and has also hunted Africa, Hawaii and other states as well. Keep the following things in mind when shopping for 300 BLK ammo and your decision-making process will be a breeze. Love tinkering with different bullets and powders. In her off time, Regina writes for many publications in both print and digital mediums, trains other shooters, and mentors several up-and-coming female competitors in the precision rifle discipline. Most ammo tends to work fine, but sometimes you get an ammo and rifle pairing that just don't like each other. I have been using IMR-4227, which shot fairly well, functioned well (with Silencerco Hybrid 46), but I was getting a good amount of unburned powder in the receiver/bolt. Doh! H110 works extremely well with bullets from 110 to 150 grains. Celebrate diversity! grains Primer: Federal Small Rifle Cartridge Overall Length: 2.18 inches Muzzle Velocity: 2,058 fps In supersonic. Several qualities go into a really reliable, great round for this weapon. Hunting, Lapua 200-grain SP Mega and Cutting Edge Bullets 230-grain Subsonic Raptor. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .300 AAC Blackout .300 AAC Blackout - Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholder: Hornady #16 Lee #4 Lyman #26 RCBS #10 Pistol Rifle Cowboy Starting Max Source 100 gr HPCE / OTCE (Lapua) 0.308" Powder: N105 (VihtaVuori) Primer: Small Rifle Case: Lapua Trim Length: 1.362" C.O.L. I have shot benchrest, F-Class, PRS, ELR, NRL hunter, and field matches. Overall, this ammo is designed to be versatile, reliable, and standard, giving you consistent shooting at conventional velocities. I have 150g SST And 150g Interlock SP. He brings both a passion for writing and a love of the outdoors to his published content.Aside from writing and the outdoors, Brian enjoys gardening, being a co-host on The Nostalgia Blast Podcast, and learning to code. Doubling that will come close to including practice rounds spent at his one-of-a-kind shooting range he built on the edge of the Snake River Canyon. VDL., & 500 Missouri Bullet 245 gr. All groups in the table below reflect 3 shots and are shown in minutes of angle. You can get something in the 150 to 168 grain range that will move in the 1,700 to 2,000 feet per second range. Yes I agree a tinkers dream. Range is only 25 yards, but firing 3 4 30 round mags w/o misfire or misfeed was a real blast. It has digested all rounds I have put through it without one hiccup. Then bullet weight and bullet style will be key factors to consider. Safety first folks! BEST BULK BUY: Magtech 300AAC Blackout 200gr, 50rds. Also the BA barrels rock, my 9.5" BO is sub moa with several loads. One major benefit of these cartridges is how cost effective they are for target practice or plinking. Lbs,Note,OAL,Twist Rate . His last three years of service were spent at the 1st Marine Division Scout Sniper School as the Primary Marksmanship Instructor. Safety Warning for Berger 77 grain OTM Tactical Ammunition: Pressure Testing Update, Small Pistol Primers $76 per K - Free shipping @ $150, 556 green tips steel core 62 grain into three water jugs today, Turkish made Sterling 9mm 115 grain stuck in the chamber swollen brass around the bullet base, CMP releases surplus 1911 information, prices, Beretta M9 Hogue Cocobolo checkered grips, RS Regulate AK-300 Modular Upper Optic Mount (30mm), WTT Fender MIM Player Precision Bass Guitar, CZ P10S, OLight mini, HBI Theta Trigger in bag, Vedder LightTuck, LockLeather OWB Holster, 3 Hyve +3 extentions, 4 mags. AR platform, 8" Wilson Combat barrel, standard gas port size and gas block, obviously pistol lenght gas system, 1-7" twist. It seems like the 300 AAC could do the same at similar ranges. She has also competed for the USA in two Pan-American Shotgun matches and the 2015 IPSC World Shotgun Ladies team that brought home gold! Not only is this ammo accurate and reliable, but it also offers superior consistency for tighter groups without flyers. I build the #TTFPowderStand for the Lee Turret Press. He volunteers as an alter sever at Mass on Sunday at church and is a member in the Civilian Airpatrol Program. Anybody use Dyna Puff [ A dacron Coarse Power ] Powder Buffer/Case Filler? He harvested his first turkey and whitetail deer at age 5 and completed his turkey grand slam by age 11. So they updated the load info accordingly. The initial cost makes them look less expensive BUT in the end, after having to buy a separate expander die (IMHO, you need an expander die as it makes placing the bullet into the case a no brainer) and crimp die (the seat dies was says it crimps but, IMHO, it doesnt do it very well), they cost as much as a Redding or RCBS die set. AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types. After starting a life and career in Tulsa, she pursued barrel racing until she found 3-Gun in 2009. Theres entirely too much tinkering potential. For the shooter you cant beat the cost per round of the X39 with all of the Mil surplus ammo that is available. Pattern was tight but down and to the left about 3 inches. Considering how the subsonic bullets are lobbed rather than fired, one of the accuracy surprised was this 220 grain Sierra MatchKing load. In the last several years I have really focussed on the PRS, ELR, and NRL Hunter. Similar problems have been experienced with 9mm submachine guns. The game hooked me, but I fell in love with the people! Since returning to competition on 2009, Dianna has earned a plethora of High Lady wins, including the 2013 and 2016 USPSA Ladies Open National Championship. Bullet Puller next. He apparently did get physics and he really likes guns. by Dr.Phil Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:08 am, Post After graduating college, Ryan moved to Tulsa, OK to take a position as a plastics engineer and in 2011 began shooting 3-Gun competitively. If you want 300 blk to feed properly use this method; Mark your bullet ogive at .250 with a sharpie. However, since its development ten years ago, the caliber has been developed and tested for hunting at mid to long-range with outstanding results thanks to its 30 caliber knockdown power. For now, lets just look at bullet drop. 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Exceptions would be just that. Through shooting, Zach has met many people in the shooting community. These rounds work best with a pistol-length gas system and an adjustable gas block. Possibly excellent for plinking use, but have been unable to get consistent accuracy with it. You can use anything from 110 to 220 grain with no problem with the .300AAC. 2019 Alabama Precision Long Range Challenge 5th, 2021 Alabama Precision Long Range Classic 3rd. Fiocchi was founded in 1876 in Italy. and 8 lb. Buzz, Certainly not 150 gr cheap, but not Berger expensive either. The best 300 Blackout ammo for home defense isnt going to be the same as the best 300 Blackout ammo for hog hunting. Confession time. I shoot the 168 grain .308 out of 30-06 and 308 brass, so I was thinking about using 168 bullet in black out, any thoughts? They use unique, cutting-edge loading methods to ensure top-class performance and consistency. Our list is a great place to start. On the supersonic side, lets compare bullet drop of a 300 Blackout specific projectile like the Barnes TAC-TX 110 grain bullet to a 55 grain .223 Remington projectile traveling at 3,240 feet per second. Tactical. by cwlongshot Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:41 pm, Post All together, this package will give you excellent consistency in velocity. ( Zeroed in Red Dot as well ). The nose geometry and elite nickel-plated shell cases give you the best in consistency, reliability, and accuracy. To narrow things down, lets talk about ideal projectiles and powders. Someone please check my numbers. Rather than having a steep shoulder and overbore case, like the 20 Vartarg (a 221 Remington necked down to 20 caliber), it has a relatively straight design that requires fast magnum pistol powders. The shell cases are high-quality, as are the primers and propellant. I have not had any of the forcing cone issues with the 480 revolver but I dont push to max velocity either , the 44 mag is gas operated desert eagle. By design, the cartridge case is identical to that at the .223 Remington, with the exception of being trimmed to a shorter length and reshaped to fit the .30 caliber bullet. The top features of these rounds are optimization for ARs and the velocity. He was trained as an armorer in the US Army, where he spent six years as a Military Police Investigator. Ammunition, Tips. You are using an out of date browser which is likely incompatible with our website. Former lead pilot of the Blue Angels John Foley has reached been in contact along with Remington Mcbee and several others. And in shorter barrel lengths (~8) the 300BLK is far superior for supersonics, at least. After three tries abandoned the test. Well talk about that in detail next week. Just over 1 inch at 100 yards! 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