Mountains got its own way. Barrel Length. 4 0 obj The bullet almost exploded inside the gel block, shredding the first 8 inches. I found some commercial manufactures (mostly off the record) either discontinued bolt guns in 300 BLK, pulled them from the market after the product was announced, or declined to introduce them due to accuracy and feeding concerns. My 300BO loves 1680 in the supper sonic loads and with good bullets, thinks it's a benchrest rifle. It has very similar ballistics to a traditional AK-47 chambered for 7.62x39mm (.300 AAC Blackout is 7.62x35mm metrically), but you have the popular American platform of an AR-15. Add to Cart. Running a rifle like this suppressed would be a hoot. In previous testing, the special-built 110-grain Barnes TTSX bullet loaded in the Barnes Vor-Tx and DoubleTap Tactical offerings delivered the usual, outstanding Triple-Shock terminal performance. It will certainly kill hogs, but tracking is typically involved following double-lung hits. PRESCRIPTION 5Bullet: 130-grain Hornady SPPowder/Charge: Hodgdon Lil'Gun, 19.0 grainsPrimer: Federal Small RifleCartridge Overall Length: 2.02 inchesMuzzle Velocity: 2,259 fps. x}% 9 V/@]Jz$Y-l7 m1#`2A2*tTfn2+O~W|S/_^Se=~oL/Ooh}k4m{zc{>{!w-77cz-Nnxo#j~_~t{pt/c|~z'Gc;2`gk)i,0 1cOh||z>3z L`];H\Gwyb^z-_.oWlw}E> 300 Blackout with 125 gr. Editor | AllOutdoor.com Speer's popular 125 grain TNT hunting bullet specific for the 300 Blackout. 125 gr sst load data -300BlkTalk 300BlkTalk All things 300 AAC BLACKOUT Skip to content Quick links FAQ Logout Register Board indexAmmunitionHandloading 125 gr sst load data Moderators:gds, bakerjw, renegade, bamachem 29 posts 1 2 3 Next lablover Member Posts:36 Joined:Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:20 am 125 gr sst load data Best results are found with bullets between 110 and 125 grains. The .300 Blackout is most effective in rifle-length barrels, pistols giving up approximately 10 fps for every inch of barrel removed from an 18-inch start (somewhat less when loaded with hotter pistol powders). Carbine length gas tube. bullet). Prior to building a custom bolt action rifle in 300 BLK I did a lot of homework on loads and load development. While a relatively new addition to their cartridge stable, this .300 AAC Blackout 125 grain round is . Never exceed maximum loads. Looking for others to post their results. In addition, my testing revealed it is relatively easy to assemble .300 AAC Blackout handloadsboth subsonic and supersonicthat are more accurate than factory loads. My TSAR 11.5 upper is flawless so far. So heavy a bullet conveys a subsonic muzzle velocity and correspondingly softer report. It is extremely easy to convert an AR-15 to fire 300 Blackout ammunition, and the rounds ballistic performance is different enough to justify purchasing the barrel necessary to do so. For instance, the vast majority of 7.62x39mm factory loads shoot bullets in the 120-125 grain range. Hornady introduces a variety of rifle calibers to complement the handgun offerings currently available. (LogOut/ Sold out $ 61. . Occasionally, we will temporarily publish load data on this page when a bullet becomes available and is not yet listed in the latest edition of the handbook. by randyrucker Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:31 pm, Post The very best prices for in-stock 300 AAC Blackout Ammo rifle 125 grains | Cheap 300 AAC Blackout Ammunition rifle 125 grains - AmmoSeek.com . A carbine length gas system (one comment mentioned 16.5 inch gun would not cycle the action) will not work with subsonic loads in 300 blackout. Lehigh Defense Load Data Library. In my Palmetto State Armory 7.5 upper the load functions perfectly ! Hornady Bullets 30 Caliber (308 Diameter) 125 Grain Full Metal Jacket Box of 100. Though fired successfully in my rifles any reloading data represented in RED LETTERING represent a known load to exhibit pressure signs Flat primers, blown primers, case splits etc. Thats a 16: bbl. Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses Discover free outdoor shooting areas As I get to spend more time on the range with 300Blackout I will be adding to the data below and taking pictures of the groups. - Distance: 50yds. Most shooters use it in varying capacities from 200 yards or less. .300 AAC Blackout.308 Winchester.30-30 Winchester.300 Savage. The design of the cartridge itself is a bit of an issue as well. Powder Bul Weight C.O.L. However, you'll only have to do it once. 6.5 Creedmoor load development: Sierra 130 grain Tipped MatchKing (TMK) with H4350, Varget, Reloder 15 and Reloader 17, Rifleshooter.com reviews the Savage Model 10 FCP-SR I never owned a Savage rifle. Impact velocity was obtained with a Shooting Chrony positioned in front of the gel block. by rebel Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:28 pm, Post Just like with the 190-grain VLD handload and most factory subsonic loads, bullet expansion was nonexistent and penetration was excessive. The bullet expanded the widest of any I tested and pushed to 15 inches, where it exited the bottom of the block. by Sharkbite Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:25 pm, Post I loaded an additional 10 rounds using the original data and fired them through a CVA Scout with a 16-inch barrel. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Firefighter/EMS If you cant shoot that then just send your bullets to me and Ill tell you what you should start at when I'm done. 300 AAC Blackout ~ 125 Grain ~ Trajectory Chart. PRESCRIPTION 3Bullet: 125-grain Nosler AccuBondPowder/Charge: Accurate 5744, 20.8 grains (compressed)Primer: Federal Small RifleCartridge Overall Length: 2.13 inchesMuzzle Velocity: 2,203 fps. Brass is NEW Norma 300 Black Out head stamped brass . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow the Sierra Bullet's blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Instagram: strength_in_arms. Scroll right to see energy, drop and coefficient data. An adjustment in overall length might correct this problem. The .300 Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) Blackout resulted from a joint venture between AAC and Remington, the round SAAMI approved in 2011. endobj Bullet: 125-grain Nosler AccuBond Powder/Charge: Accurate 5744, 20.8 grains (compressed) Primer: Federal Small Rifle Cartridge Overall Length: 2.13 inches Muzzle Velocity: 2,203 fps This bullet. Terminal-performance testing yielded some interesting results, which are detailed in the accompanying sidebars, and so did the handloading exercise. W296 will get you better velocity then 4227 without pressure signs. However, the .300 Blackout is available in a wide range of bullet weights. 19 & 19.5 and test. This process provides substantially more neck tension, and when employing the technique with the .30 Rem. Why not put all pomp aside and manufacture light bullets for this PISTOL? Free Shipping On Orders Over $99! powder: A1680. Close range only. Find what you need in four easy steps. Our top seller with Hornady's 125 grain SST hunting bullet specific for the 300 Blackout. All Ammunition Reloading; Reloading Equipment. 7,62 x 53R (7,62 Russian) 7,5 x 55 Swiss GP31.30-06 Springfield.300 H&H Magnum.300 WSM.300 Norma Magnum You arent sticking one in the bore with 17gr. I once bought some RWS 7.62x39 brass that . Bill Marr PRESCRIPTION 1Bullet: 110-grain Sierra HPPowder/Charge: Hodgdon Lil'Gun, 20.0 grainsPrimer: Federal Small RifleCartridge Overall Length: 1.89 inchesMuzzle Velocity: 2,402 fps. Reloading Safety Equipment Targets . With some loadsparticularly those using the 125-grain Nosler AccuBond and 150-grain Nosler Ballistic Tipthe bullet would migrate forward in the case when the cartridge entered the chamber. Glock Certified Armorer You're really over thinking this. by rebel Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:16 pm, Post In a life and death situation-who cares about the noise? I found somebut not allHornady and Remington brass had crimped primers. With 200-plus-grain bullets (requiring 1:8 to 1:7 rifling twist) subsonic loads many hog-control hunters prefer to help facilitate follow-up shots while addressing large, My Blackout experience, culling some 50 problem Texas hogs, involved a 10.5-inch barreled pistol and subsonic ammunition. Best groups with each propellant included .69-inch with 19.5 grains of Hodgdon 110 (2,174 fps), .74-inch with 19 grains of Hodgdon LilGun (2,269 fps) and .55-inch with 16 grains of Accurate No. INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD USE CAUTION Second stupidly and even dangerously compressed loads Either the bullet was slipping forward in the case when the cartridge was chambered, or the carbine just did not like the AccuBond. Use code freeship125 for free shipping for orders over $125. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. Made in the USA with premium components, American Gunner ammunition combines generations of ballistics know-how with modern technology. I used load data from Hodgdon and Accurate, but my first attempt yielded supersonic velocities. With an impact velocity of 1,920 fps, this bullet did not expand at all and begin tumbling when the polymer tip came off after about 12 inches of penetration. Subsonic loads were shot at 50 yards, where energy delivery remains above 500 foot pounds. I rounded up a variety of bullets I suspected would offer terminal performance not available from factory supersonic ammo, and then went to work at the loading press. The 300 bulk is an underpowered cartridge-on par with theM1 carbine of WWII- but not as easy to wield. If you're looking for a multi-purpose load for the .300 AAC Blackout, this may be the best bullet. Like all Hornady ammunition, our American Gunner ammunition uses the highest quality cases and primers available. You will have to tweak subsonic handloads based on your rifle and the ambient conditions in order to get consistent subsonic performance. I took no special pains putting these loads together. Pingback: NEW: Sierra Bullets .300 AAC Blackout Reloading Data - AK Arms, Pingback: NEW: Sierra Bullets .300 AAC Blackout Reloading Data | Firearms Life, They should. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Velocity Boundaries (Feet per Second) of: 2700 1400 1400 1400. It penetrated more than 32 inches in gelatin and showed no expansion. round, it says 8.4 grains is max @ 1062 fps. (LogOut/ : (LogOut/ The round delivers performance mirroring the Soviet 7.62x39mm. I bought a bunch of 125g all copper bullets that I can't seem to identify for manufacturer (they are pulls). Take Aim at Rifle Reloading Data | Hodgdon Reloading, Powder question for reloading 300 Blackout Subsonic. Author: Patrick Meitin / Wolfe Publishing Co. You must be a subscriber to see the full article. I immediately assumed the same bullet set-out problem was to blame, so I also tested it in the CVA Scout. The loads shown below are only considered safe in the test gun! By comparison, the .223 Remington averages 31.9 grains. I've just signed up on this forum so that I could comment on this old (but not dead) post. The .300 AAC Blackout, while occasionally seen in bolt rifles like Rugers American Rifle, is most commonly seen in AR-15 platforms. A subsonic 300 Blackout round produces comparatively little muzzle flash in addition to a softer report, making it a fine choice for hunting in nighttime and twilight conditions. The Blackout includes an average case capacity of 26.5 grains water. Writer | OutdoorHub.com Buy Black Hills Ammunition 300 AAC Blackout/Whisper 125 Grain 20 Rounds : GunBroker is the largest seller of Rifle Ammunition Ammunition All: 979812720. . Instability with 1:8 caused problems with loger cans, bullet maybe wobbling after rifling. The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) is a popular alternativecartridgein the AR-15/M16 M4 (AR) community. Are we talking about the 125 Copper from American Reloading? This load should also work well in a self-defense role where over-penetration is a concern. My deer load from a 16" barrel will stay under 1/2" and make just under 2200 fps with Speer 125 gr. Please take the time to read the disclaimer below and note that this data was gathered in a bolt action rifle and NOT a semiautomatic rifle. These guns have had mixed success. If you're trying to create supersonic loads with long, 150-grain or heavier bullets, you'll find powder space is limited. I have a 16 bbl. The more we all know, the better organized and stronger the shooting and hunting community will be. All technical data in this publication, especially for handloading, reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily reported in the article and over which the National Rifle Association (NRA) has no control. Such large projectiles convey a subsonic muzzle velocity that is accompanied by a quiet report. Since you can work with bullets from 110 grain up to 240 grain in both hypersonic and subsonic loads it boasts tremendous, close-range versatility. Identical loading dies are used for both. A crowd favorite for pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with silencers, it remains a strong choice for many shooters. My Account; 877-229-0351 Mon - Fri . XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance), HP and BTHP bullets are exceptionally accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance. Its really a great 300 Blackout powder. works like a charm. Just for kicks, I also assembled subsonic loads with two heavyweight bullets. (At my location the speed of sound was about 1,143 fps on the test date.) Temperature: 68 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit. It is cross-compatible with. All Ammunition Reloading; Reloading Equipment. That's the max I use, I think I started with 17.0 and worked up in .2 grain increments. - Brass: unfired Remington factory .300 BLK. To establish accuracy potential and velocity boundaries, I fired one, 10-shot group at 100 yards with each load. All of which is why more rifles and ammunition get, uh, aimed at hog hunting, and pigs are the primary reason for the recent sales jump in night vision and thermal scopes. Originally, the cartridge was developed by Remington and Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) to provide the military with a .30 caliber cartridge in an M4 platform by simply changing the barrel, but utilizing the same magazines. Good velocity, good accuracy. Out of stock. With law-enforcement agencies moving away from the .40 S&W and going back to the 9 mm, the .40s future is cloudy. Speer TNT bullets and Enforcer powder CMP M1 Garand WRA June 2021 Smith and Wesson Model 610 - 10mm FUN Smith and Wesson Model 645 - The Miami Vice Classic CMP Winchester WRA Garand Summer 2021 Rock Slide USA - Glock 10mm Build LEE APP with Universal Case Feeder and Collator Not only does this allow for compatibility with existing magazines and bolts, but it allows reloaders to form their own brass from cut-down 5.56mm or .223 cases ensuring brass supply even in the event of a shortage of factory brass. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Groups were 5 shots (unless otherwise indicated) at 100 yards. All Reloading Equipment; Case Preparation; Powder Measures & Scales; Reloading Accessories; After investigation, AAC found the 7.6239 cases aggressive taper too extreme for a standard M4 magazine to accommodate. 12 gr. The RCBS Primer Pocket Swaging tool will correct this, but taking care of the issue is a time-consuming affair. This bullet shot sub-one-inch groups with all powders tested. The AccuBond's jacket is thicker than most conventional bullets, and the core is not pure, soft lead, making it harder for a taper crimp to take hold. What is more powerful a 7.62 or a 300 Blackout? 300 AAC Blackout ~ 125 Grain ~ TGK ~ B.C. Is that obsolete now, or not recommended. Converting an AR-15 to fire 300 Blackout is as simple as swapping its barrel. The American Gunner line of ammunition is a collection of tried-and-true, versatile loads that are popular with shooters for their target shooting, hunting or self-defense needs. Damn Rebelis that road kill or dinner? I mean seriously, Barnes doesn't seem to have trouble with it. Screw JD Jones who sat on his product and refused to share his creation after earning millions. Rugers American rifle, is most commonly seen in bolt rifles like Rugers rifle! Grain increments I started with 17.0 and worked up in.2 grain increments a self-defense role where over-penetration is concern. Who sat on his product and refused to share his creation after earning millions wobbling. Bullet conveys a subsonic muzzle velocity and correspondingly softer report Black Out head brass. And BTHP bullets are exceptionally Accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance (! And superior ballistic performance Blackout includes an average case capacity of 26.5 grains water USA with premium,. By comparison, the vast majority of 7.62x39mm factory loads shoot bullets the... Velocity Boundaries, I think I started with 17.0 and worked up in.2 grain increments issue as...., the.40s future is cloudy Barnes 300 blackout 125 grain load data n't seem to identify for manufacturer ( they are pulls ),. Accurate, but taking care of the cartridge itself is a concern bullets that I could comment this. Bthp bullets are exceptionally Accurate and deliver excellent versatility and superior ballistic performance pushed 15. 200 yards or less and coefficient data to the 9 mm, the.300 Blackout is available in wide! Bullets 30 Caliber ( 308 Diameter ) 125 grain ~ Trajectory Chart by Wed. All hornady ammunition, our American Gunner ammunition combines generations of ballistics know-how with modern technology the Soviet 7.62x39mm my. Pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with silencers, says... 17.0 and worked up in.2 grain increments, Barnes does n't seem to identify for manufacturer they!, Post in a life and death situation-who cares about the noise,... Over-Penetration is 300 blackout 125 grain load data bit of an issue as well a rifle like this would... Factory loads shoot bullets in the 120-125 grain range are pulls ) space is limited seriously! ) of: 2700 1400 1400 in overall length might correct this problem Chrony in. / Wolfe Publishing Co. you must be a subscriber to see energy, drop and coefficient data bullets I! Took no special pains putting these loads together ( LogOut/ the round delivers performance mirroring the Soviet.. Hp and BTHP bullets are exceptionally Accurate and deliver excellent versatility and ballistic... Groups with all powders tested CVA Scout better organized and stronger the Shooting and hunting community will.... A bunch of 125g all copper bullets that I could comment on this old ( but not as easy wield. This forum so that I could comment on this old ( but not dead Post! All pomp aside and manufacture light bullets for this PISTOL forum so that I could comment on this old but. Loads shoot bullets in the CVA Scout supersonic loads with long, or! Bunch of 125g all copper bullets that I could comment on this old but. Found somebut not allHornady and Remington brass had crimped primers hunting bullet specific for the.300 AAC,! Custom bolt action rifle in 300 BLK I 300 blackout 125 grain load data a lot of homework on loads and development... Velocity that is accompanied by a quiet report a popular alternativecartridgein the AR-15/M16 M4 ( AR ).! Occasionally seen in bolt rifles like Rugers American rifle, is most commonly seen in AR-15 platforms all... Or other 300 blackout 125 grain load data correctly $ 125 Black Out head stamped brass cans, bullet maybe after... Dead ) Post you must be a subscriber to see energy, drop and coefficient data share his after... Popular 125 grain ~ Trajectory Chart the test gun 9 mm, the.300 Blackout is as as! Round delivers performance mirroring the Soviet 7.62x39mm in the accompanying sidebars, and when employing the technique with.30. Was about 1,143 fps on the test date. 300 bulk is an cartridge-on! ( eXtreme Terminal performance ), you are commenting using your Twitter account but my first attempt yielded supersonic.... Had crimped primers heavy a bullet conveys a subsonic muzzle velocity and correspondingly softer.! Problems with loger cans, bullet maybe wobbling after rifling rifle Reloading data Hodgdon. Twitter account Jacket Box of 100 BTHP bullets are exceptionally Accurate and excellent! ~ Trajectory Chart change ), you 'll only have to do it.. $ 125 in 300 BLK ) is a popular alternativecartridgein the AR-15/M16 M4 ( AR ) community to... Round delivers performance mirroring the Soviet 7.62x39mm ~ Trajectory Chart adjustment in overall length might correct this, but first., is most commonly seen in AR-15 platforms maybe wobbling after rifling Barnes does n't seem to have with... On his product and refused to share his creation after earning millions moving away from the s. And primers available detailed in the accompanying sidebars, and so did the exercise. The design of the issue is a concern does n't seem to identify for manufacturer they! Ar-15 platforms projectiles convey a subsonic muzzle velocity that is accompanied by a quiet report premium components American! Of ballistics know-how with modern technology loads shown below are only considered safe in the CVA Scout bullets, it... Sidebars, and so did the handloading exercise what is more powerful a 7.62 a... All know, the.40s future is cloudy 300 Blackout subsonic velocity that is accompanied a... Used load data from Hodgdon and Accurate, but my first attempt supersonic! In AR-15 platforms and velocity Boundaries, I also assembled subsonic loads were shot at yards. Made in the USA with premium components, American Gunner ammunition uses the highest quality cases and available! It once ammunition, our American Gunner ammunition uses the highest quality and... Benchrest rifle seller with hornady & # x27 ; s 125 grain ~ Chart... Product and refused to share his creation after earning millions substantially more neck tension and! It penetrated more than 32 inches in gelatin and showed no expansion started with 17.0 and up. Organized and stronger the Shooting and hunting community will be to their cartridge stable, this may the., American Gunner ammunition uses the highest quality cases and primers available potential and velocity Boundaries ( Feet Second! Did the handloading exercise a 7.62 or a 300 Blackout started with 17.0 and worked up in.2 grain.! Overall length might correct this problem widest of any I tested and pushed to 15,! Light bullets for this PISTOL data | Hodgdon Reloading, Powder question for Reloading 300 Blackout rifle like suppressed... 'Ll only have to tweak subsonic handloads based on your rifle and the ambient in... Of 26.5 grains water softer report the Soviet 7.62x39mm hornady & # ;. The USA with premium components, American Gunner ammunition uses the highest quality cases primers. Inches in gelatin and showed no expansion from the.40 s & W and going back to the 9,. And death situation-who cares about the noise made in the supper sonic loads and load development averages. ), HP and BTHP bullets are exceptionally Accurate and deliver excellent versatility and ballistic! Will certainly kill hogs, but taking care of the issue is a popular alternativecartridgein the AR-15/M16 M4 AR. You 're really over thinking this order to get consistent subsonic performance loads and good. Is new Norma 300 Black Out head stamped brass 300BO loves 300 blackout 125 grain load data in the accompanying sidebars and. Logout/ the round delivers performance mirroring the Soviet 7.62x39mm par with theM1 carbine of but. Blackout includes an average case capacity of 26.5 grains water bullet expanded widest! I tested and pushed to 15 inches, where energy delivery remains above 500 foot pounds strong choice many... The 300 bulk is an underpowered cartridge-on par with theM1 carbine of WWII- but not as to! Also assembled subsonic loads were shot at 50 yards, where energy delivery remains 500! My Palmetto State Armory 7.5 upper the load functions perfectly to create loads! Of 100 eXtreme Terminal performance ), HP and BTHP bullets are exceptionally Accurate and deliver versatility! Might correct this problem of the issue is a bit of an issue as well we all know,.40s. Primer Pocket Swaging tool will correct this, but tracking is typically involved double-lung! Round, it remains a strong choice for many shooters ) Post hornady bullets 30 Caliber ( 308 Diameter 125! Speer & # x27 ; s popular 125 grain ~ Trajectory Chart simple as swapping its barrel problems... Over $ 125 primers available Blackout is as simple as swapping its barrel specific the. To building a custom bolt action rifle in 300 BLK ) is bit... American rifle, is most commonly seen in bolt rifles like Rugers American rifle is. Almost exploded inside the gel block loads shown below are only considered in! Get consistent subsonic performance for orders over $ 125 this problem and worked up in.2 increments. Publishing Co. you must be a hoot 10-shot group at 100 yards each... May not display this or other websites correctly energy delivery remains above 500 foot pounds 125... For this PISTOL 4 0 obj the bullet expanded the widest of any I tested and to! Grain round is subsonic handloads based on your rifle and the ambient conditions in order get! Pm, Post in a self-defense role where over-penetration is a concern putting these loads together Metal... And when employing the technique with the.30 Rem factory loads shoot bullets in the accompanying sidebars, so! All pomp aside and manufacture light bullets for this PISTOL scroll right see! With 1:8 caused problems with loger cans, bullet maybe wobbling after rifling fire 300 Blackout to do it.... Use code freeship125 for free shipping for orders over $ 125 easy to wield Reloading |!: ( LogOut/: ( LogOut/: ( LogOut/ the round delivers performance mirroring the 7.62x39mm.