I was going to reload a 220 grain subsonic that i am hoping with cycle out of an ar style rifle. Both cartridges are cross compatible in new chambers, but dont try reformed military brass in a tight, old whisper chamber. Dec 21, 2017 this entry was posted in load data, reloading and tagged 300 aac blackout, 300 blk, 300 fireball, 300 whisper, advanced armament corp. Jones envisioned with the cartridges predecessor, the. Best bullet for 300 aac blackout subsonic loads ar15. Finding the best powder for your 300 blackout is no easy task. Take aim at rifle reloading data hodgdon reloading. Tried the powders i could find for 300 bo with 90gr. Apr 14, 2015 reloading light subsonic loads for 300 blackout. Best load data for subsonic 300 blackout rifleshotgun. Create a reliable, compact 30 caliber solution for the ar platform utilize existing magazines while retaining their full capacity create the optimal platform for sound and flash suppressed fire create compatible full power ammunition matching the 7. Since i wasnt trying to build a wildcat 300221, which is what a modified 300 blk would effectively be, i went with a standard chamber cut by a manson reamer. Im thinking of doing some development on an unpublished load.
Not all subsonic loads are noted as such in the data, because the cartridge is not capable of producing supersonic velocity. Reloading 300 blackout and testing loads in 2 different ars j. Anyone loading 90 gr 125 gr subsonic loads for 300 blackout in bolt rifles. I found some data on it for 168gr bullets subsonic, so i tried 165, and yesterday tried 150gr.
Then select your bullet weight, powder manufacturer and powder type. This is a discussion on subsonic 300 blackout loads within the m16 ar15 forums, part of the rifle forum category. Its supposed to be better with the heavy subsonic loads. This powder is one of the favorites for hunting and varminting loads.
Using aa1680 powder i have a load that performs and cycles subsonic suppressed and unsuppressed. Brass is readily available, so tediously reforming. This carbine would be used to gather data on hodgdons new cfe blk powder, which is formulated specifically for 300 blk subsonic loads. Well, there is not much extensive data for reloading either, but sierra bullets is trying to help change that. Take a look at hodgins load data website and checkout trail boss powder. Loading 300 blackout ep 11 more subsonic tests with accurate 1680, imr4227, and lil gun duration. The discreet ballistics 300 aac blackout 188gr selous machined expander is a subsonic hunting load that incorporates a machined copper 30 cal projectile the selous bullet which expands at subsonic velocities above 750 feet per second. For a manually operated firearm, i find you can run a much faster powder than what will work for a gas operated gun. Using bullets from cutting edge, sierra match, berger otm. Reloaders trust wideners for instock 300 blackout bullets for sale at cheap prices.
I plan to do some loading for a wilson combat 300 blackout with suppressor. A crowd favorite for pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with. The 300 aac blackout 300 blk is a popular alternative cartridge in the ar15m16 m4 ar community. Objectives of the 300 aac blackout cartridge include. Developed for the ar15 platform, the 300 blk offers ar shooters a largecaliber option in both subsonic and supersonic variants. Subsonic loads refer to those whose velocity is less than the speed of sound. Standard bcg and standard weight jp captured spring buffer. Capital city gun forum firearm information and discovery reloading reference section. Loaded with legendary hornady bullets, hornady black ammunition is designed to fit, feed and function in a variety of platforms. It provides full function in modern sporting rifles throughout a range of bullet weights and is perfect for subsonic loads. The important thing to consider here is whether the powder is appropriate for the type of rounds that you use. In this video i will share three of my favorite and proven 300 aac blackout loads.
I noticed the other day it was listed under the 150 hornady loads in the 2018 hodgdon annual. I dont have a chrony so i dont have that data to test with. Using bullets from hornady vmax, berger tgt fb, nosler bt, speer hp, sierra hpbt, nosler hpbt, hornady interbond, hornady bthp, speer sp, hornady amax, berger tact. First, the data in the 2018 manual lists trailboss from a minimum of 6.
I went on hodgdon reloading and searched up titegroup load data and found load data for similar weight bullets. Worth giving a look at hodgdon cfe 300 blk powder and also shooters world lovex 300 blackout powder. N110 will work in many calibers but one of our favorites to try is the. Sierra offers load data for 300 aac blackout daily bulletin. This is perhaps one of the best powders available for subsonic loads. Suppressed 300 blackout subsonic shooting is a ton of fun. I got a whim tonight to try a few trail boss loads in 300aac.
I have a few boxes of commercial remington 220gr otm and for hunting some of the horn. It has since become popular with ar shooters for a wide range of uses including hunting and home. Sep 19, 2018 reloading 300 blackout and testing loads in 2 different ars j. Discussion in handloading and reloading started by legionnaire, mar 12. They recently published updated and expanded data for the. Jul 10, 2014 one of the biggest complaints about the 300 aac blackout cartridge is the cost and limited availability of factory ammunition. Think you can only shoot subsonic bullets from the 300 blackout if they.
The small capacity of the 300blk is ideal for subsonic loads that is in fact one of the primary reasons it was developed. On my ruger american the barrel is engraved with 300 blk and 1 in 7. December 20th, 20 sierra offers load data for 300 aac blackout. Jan 15, 2017 loading 300 blackout ep 11 more subsonic tests with accurate 1680, imr4227, and lil gun duration. I did a bunch of shooting over the weekend trying to work up some decent subsonic loads for my remington model 7 with 16 barrel, and had some rather disappointing results. Im starting to load 300 blackout and looking for the best bullet weight, powder typegrains for sub sonic suppressed. Jones 300 whisper got things started commercially years ago for todays 300 aac blackout fans. And if the rig fires subsonic ammo, whisper is not inappropriate. Hornady black ammunition features versatile loads optimized for excellent performance from americas favorite guns. All data in this caliber is subsonic but is not normally tagged with the name subsonic. Get fast shipping on bulk and hunting projectiles today.
Oct 11, 2014 october 11th, 2014 300 aac blackout load data from sierra bullets. Sheet1 bullet grains,bullet company,bullet type,powder company,powder type,start grains,min velocity,ft. Give them a shot and i think you will be pleased you did. My initial objective here was to develop subsonic loads.
There may be rate exceptions but your in for a lot of frustration if you go that route. Sep 14, 20 in this video i will share three of my favorite and proven 300 aac blackout loads. Vihtavuori n110 rifle powder is available in containers of 1 lbs, 1 kg and 3,5 kg containers, and in the us also in 8 lbs canisters. Share your 300 blackout loads here page 9 silencertalk. Sierra bullets 300 aac blackout load data sierra bullets. Out of 21 different loads some so bad i didnt even list them below, i came away with exactly 1 load that is in the velocity range i want with an acceptable velocity spread. Western powders has some subsonic data for 300 blk. The blackout has proven itself to be an effective medium game cartridge when used at appropriate range. Ordered these for my 300 blackout loads and i love them. Sierra bullets has just added extensive load data for the 300 aac blackout 300 blk cartridge. Subsonic 300 aac blackout load development youtube. Known for its ability to deliver heavy subsonic bullets for standard ar magazines while cycling the action in suppressed applications, it also works well with lighter supersonic loads, offering a similar external ballistic performance to the 7.
You may discover published data will generate supersonic loads, and you may need to reduce powder charges to ensure each bullet remains subsonic. Not all subsonic loads are noted as such in the data, because the cartridge is not. But i also dont see the 300 aac blackout as an either or replacement for. Dec 20, 20 december 20th, 20 sierra offers load data for 300 aac blackout. Hornady subsonic ammunition designed for accuracy and performance below the speed of sound now comes in both rifle and handgun loads. Reloading 300 blackout and testing loads in 2 different ars. If youre unsure, or just want options, check as many boxes as youd like. Bullet type start load grains start velocity fps max load grains max velocity fps max pressure psi col inches. The data is below for the berrys 200 grain plated bullet over lilgun. The blue bullets 9mm bullets, 115 grain, round nose, 250 count. Reloading light subsonic loads for 300 blackout northwest.
It is not all the data from the day, as it was a darn good day, but it is what mattered to me. Lightweight subsonic bullets in the 300 blackout youtube. I used load data from hodgdon and accurate, but my first attempt. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to consult with some of your fellow 300 blackout owners for any answers in regards to safely reloading your rounds. Even after handloading, i still believe subsonic shooting is the forte of the. We manufacture hunting, competition, defense, handgun, target, match, leadfree. When i think of closequarters shooting with an ar15, 300 blackout subs are my goto ammunition. Rl7 seems to work somewhat with subsonic loads in carbine which will work for pistol gas systems with maybe a few bolt hold open bho issues but that.
These subsonic 300 blackout loads require 30 caliber bullets in the 190250 grain range which can get real expensive real quick. Nov 22, 2015 im fully aware of the inherent dangers of reloading in this manner, in any aspect of reloading ammunition. Increased maximum effective range with super sonic ammunition and incredible sound signature reductions with subsonic ammunition. Its important to note how much powder should go into each round as you load them. Some of us know that this caliber began life as the 300 whisper. Its towards the slow end of the burn chart for powders within 300blk range.
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