Offcource in case of subsonic 300 BLK, forgot to mention, sorry. Load data may show slight variations between 296 and 110, but as I understand it, those differences are from varied batches during testing time with each powder label. In contrast, subsonic .300 Blackout is ballistically very close to the Russian 9x39mm, the 2 often being compared to the point that bullet drop data and points of impact are virtually identical from 0 to 200 meters. The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK, or 7.62x35mm) was created by Advanced Armament Corp. and Remington in order to provide the military with a way to shoot .30 caliber bullets from the M4 platform with only a barrel change. 300 Blackout - 150gr Speer Gold Dots. Just sayn, I switched to LilGun for 220RN sub groups we t down to under 1 MOA cycles 26 bbl great. The short case length doesnt necessarily effect feeding, since the bullet of the loaded cartridge is similar in length to the 223 Remington, but it can make ejection difficult from many bolt action rifles. Note: In the target above, the groups labeled 6.5 123 were shot with a 6.5 Creedmoor and are not relevant to this post. Another advantage of the .300 Blackout cartridge is its dimensions. Data from a POF 10.5" barrel, 1:7" twist. Does Lee offer a Powder Thru Expanding Die for the 300 AAC Blackout. The latter has nearly twice the propellant, and is therefore better able to fell very distant game. The 300 Blackouts .30 caliber bullet can be made especially long, and as the result may weigh up to 220 grains quadruple the weight of the typical 223 Rem rounds. W296 is also viable for reloading .300 Blackout, although it is best suited for supersonic loads only. This data is intended for subsonic use in firearms with barrel twist rates appropriate to stabilize the bullets listed. As far as twist rate is concerned,I wanted the flexibility of being able to shoot the light and heavy rounds, so I ordered a custom barrel from Bartlein with a 1:7 twist. I think 296 and 4227 are the same powders, not 100% sure though. 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. A crowd favorite for pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with silencers, it remains a strong choice for many shooters. by Merlin1274 Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:38 pm, Post 220 g round nose / 9.9 g H110 cycles 8.5 and 16 barrels no issues. Their first model, the TAC21 houses a Remington M700 in an aluminum chassis, [], 308 Winchester Load Development I headed to the range to do some load development for my custom Remington 700 chambered in 308 Winchester with a 22 long barrel (my previous load was a NRA High [], Nightforce B.E.A.S.T. An ideal solution for loading 357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, and even 410-bore shotshell ammunition, its high loading density provides optimal velocity. Oal 2.260 8.7 grains. It was easy to establish, reliable, repeatable results. A view into a Dillon Precision XL650 progressive reloading press midway through loading some .300 Blackout with 180-grain Rainier Ballistics FP bullets.The .300 Blackout has had a few years to grow now. The standard 5.56 NATO Magpul PMag on the left shows the second round nosed down in the magazine due to binding. Ramshot Enforcer is a high-performance, double-base spherical propellant intended for high-power handgun revolver cartridges, such as .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, or .500 Magnum. IMR propellants have long been used to manufacture US military service ammunition, such as .30-06 M2 Ball (IMR 4895) or 7.62mm NATO M61 AP (IMR 4475). 20 gr will drive 55 gr to 62 gr .223 rounds OK. Peruse the Hodgdon Online data files and see for yourself. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. For reloading information:WARNING: The loads shown are for informational purposes only. I played with some H110 and had one group with two touching and a flier opening it to an inch. Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. An optimal powder charge fills up between 90% and 100% of the case, provided it doesnt result in dangerous levels of overpressure. Now I use the 296 only for my S&W 460. The target was a 2 orange dot printed on paper. My preference is the dial version, as they dont require batteries and also probably because Ive been using them on and off for most of my adult life. : 1,867 2,110 Press. Consult appropriate load manuals prior to developing your own handloads. .300 Whisper / .300 AAC Blackout / .300 Blackout reloading data with 26 loads. The 300 Blackout cartridge is known for providing a wide range of bullet weights and velocities much to the chagrin of bullet drop compensating scope reticle designers. (r.). Once you reuse your brass, your ammunition costs will decrease even more. Take your pick. However, it is listed in the 2017 and later printings. A look at 300 Blackout ballistics including velocity, energy and drop data for some of the most popular loads among American shooters. Close range only. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 1 MOA. <> They are constantly asking about powders. This could be Hodgdon H110, Hodgdon CFE Black, Accurate 1680, Reloder 7 or a variety of others. Free shipping for all bulk orders. The 300 Blackout is frequently available with 200 and 220 grain bullets. Silhouette shooters claim it is the most accurate 44 powder they have ever used. and 5.56 NATO loads. Whereas the fixed distance competition shooter may be fine with higher magnification and precise .125 MOA adjustments, the military/law enforcement/tactical shooter is []. Using 125 gr prohunter, I really appreciate the updated data, I was working on subsonic loads and Sierra did the work for me. When a certain caliber can range from pushing bullets around 150 grains down range around 2500 feet per second to throwing 245-grain bullets at 950 feet per second, it obviously . Comprehensive load data for Winchester 296 reloading powder und technical specifications for this propellant. Rainier Ballistics has introduced plated 180-grain bullets for subsonic use only. I went back and read my notes. We do not take backorders and our Tech Services team cannot take orders via email or phone. 300 BLK Load Data warriorsociologist, I don't currently have any 147s on hand. velocities averaging 1,040fps in most 16" guns using the 194gr ME bullet, Federal small rifle primer, and 2.200" COL: Powders For the 300 blk. I understand why the 300 BLK caught on in the AR and I also understand why didnt take off as much in the bolt guns. Powders include Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR However, the .300 Blackout is available in both supersonic and subsonic loads, while the . containers. The case gauge is to be used to check every loaded piece of ammunition. Match Grade. Turns my carbine gas rifle into a single shot (no jams, doesnt even try to cycle), but highly accurate. With the opening of the American West to settlement and the ongoing military conflicts in Europe and the Near East, the demand for Winchester firearms and ammunition remained strong. Click here to download Sierra Bullets 300 AAC Blackout Load Data for the 5th Edition Manual. Hodgdon's load data for H4189, H110, Lil-Gun powders (not that I'm using those powders) with A-Max 208's actually lists 2.26" as the OAL which is the max SAAMI spec. Screw JD Jones who sat on his product and refused to share his creation after earning millions. They are a lot more economical for plinking than spending the money on the Sierras. The .300 Blackout is an intermediate rifle cartridge, just like 5.56mm NATO and 7.62x39mm. 5-2556 Review The needs of the various shooting disciplines differ greatly. You have a number of options. You may have a great load that is pushing max and loading from an 8lb keg, and a few years later you buy another keg. Load Data Card - .300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) - AR-15. Feeds well in my Hornady progressive press. Most shooters use it in varying capacities from 200 yards or less. The 300 AAC Blackout Loading Data wasn't listed in the 2016 version because we hadn't received load data for that caliber at the time of the printing. Subscribe to the free newsletter and do not miss any news or promotions. . Vol. Either way, I think we can all agree both are good. The 110 grain Blackout at 2,375 feet per second yields 1,377.4 foot-pounds of muzzle energy to the AK's 1,650.8 at 2,600 feet per second. Serving as optimal powders for their intended cartridges. My TSAR 11.5 upper is flawless so far. To clean your brass, you need a vibratory polisher/tumbler, polishing media and brass separator. powder: A1680. Moderators:gds, bakerjw, renegade, bamachem, Post Joined Feb 16, 2018 Messages 439. It is the factory powder for Winchester 357, 41 and 44 magnums. Let your fellow shooters know share this article using the Facebook, Twitter and other social media icons below. When I purchased my Super Blackhawk, the first powder I chose was WW296. Hodgdon produced the following load data using a 16 barrel with a 1:8 barrel twist rate, Hornady cases trimmed to 1.363, and Remington 7 1/2 Small Rifle Magnum primers. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW with IMR 4064, Remington Model Seven (Model 7) Versus The Model 700, Reloading for the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR) 6.5 Creedmoor, Vang Comp Systems Ghost Ring Sight Installation, DVD Review: Bill Rogers Reactive Pistol Shooting, 223 Remington Load Development: 52, 55, 69 HPBT, Varget and the Ruger American Rifle, Tuffy Security Products Heavy Duty Truck Bed Security Drawer Review, Remington 870 Tritium Rifle Sight Installation, USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts, Re-chambering a barrel: 243 Winchester to 647 Lapua. Never seen that with 1:7 rifling twist. Powders that clearly work and have been tested thoroughly be AAC. Works good for 357 mag, achieves expected 1200+ fps. Very versatile. Ramshot Enforcer is also usable as a high-performance powder for .300 Blackout supersonic loads, ideal for projectiles ranging between 110 and 155 grains. The .300 Blackout has become very popular in recent years, and this is due in part to the cartridges high versatility. Required fields are marked *. Share your experiences with other customers. Cycles better than anything. 180 grain rainier wedges cycled with 11ish grains of IMR4198 out of my PSA 10.5in suppressed with Syrac Ordinance adjustable gas block. It is quiet enough to allow a shooter to fire it without hearing protection. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. He had groomed his son, William Wirt Winchester as his successor, but the younger Winchester died of tuberculosis in March of the following year before he could assume control of Winchester Repeating Arms. by lupy123 Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:06 pm, Post There are offerings from Sierra with one of the notables being their 220-grain MatchKing. Subsonic 300 Blackout. Most of the reloading manuals show lower data, I suspect this is related to the wide variety of ways to form brass for the cartridge and how that may cause an increase in pressures. They first looked to the 7.6239 for inspiration. When starting a new load, always begin with the starting load data written in a recent handloading guide, or 15% under a listed maximum load if there is no starting load data provided. No over pressure signs were evident in the cases or primers . Corncob media is fine for most brass. Subsonic rounds are particularly suited for use with a suppressed carbine. I dont recommend deviating from this for safety reasons. So this is going to be a List of powders that can be used in the 300 blk. Hogdon H110 isn't bad according to Foghorn (who graciously loaned . Supersonic loads allow you to use lighter bullets and reach higher muzzle velocities. In contrast, a 220-grain bullet ideal for subsonic loads, like Sierra MatchKing 2240, possesses an overall length of roughly 1.49. All CFE powders are double-base, spherical propellants designed to perform 2 tasks: For example, CFE-223 is optimized for .223 Remington, CFE Pistol is best suited for commonly-used pistol cartridges (9x19mm, .45 ACP) CFE-BLK is designed for .300 Blackout. of H-110 as a supersonic loading. Hodgdon H110 is identical to Winchester 296; it is simply sold under a different label. %PDF-1.5 For this, you will need a powder scale. --2195 fps. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. Heavier subsonics can use Hodgdon CFE Black, Winchester 296 and Accurate 1680. There are different opinions about the need for magnum primers with H110 in 300 BLK. The 300 AAC Blackout is a similar concept to previous wildcats, such as the 30-221 and 300 Fireball, as well as the proprietary 300 Whisper, except that 300 BLK was the first to be a SAAMI approved cartridge and any company is free to make firearms or ammunition. loads were well over the stated FPS in the loading data of 2100 fps. 300 Blackout is taking the shooting world by storm, and for good reason. The CCI 400s are more than capable of getting a full burn in a 300 BO, and pressure issues are really very minimal in 300 BO because it really is a relatively low pressure load. The 300 BLK is an interesting cartridge for the rifleman. I have loaded some 150 grain Power Points with I 4227. At this point, I will say, Im not a fan of plastic calipers, as the material involved is just too prone to damage, and Ive always been skeptical of their accuracy. Please enter your login details below. The cartridge shares case-head dimensions and body taper with the .223 Remington. The following are loads that Lehigh Defense recommends for the 194gr ME bullet. Accuracy was less than an inch with three shots. Powder meters great in my Dillon 550, I am 67 years old been using this forever in all my magnum hand guns and desert eagles meter fine in powder measures, Great powder . It is cross-compatible with. It is a versatile chambering, capable of accepting a wide range of .30-caliber projectiles. This can lead to poor accuracy from lighter loads. 01-26-2013, 07:53 AM #9 bmiller Boolit Buddy Most quiet but not functional (w/o lighter springing): Winchester 296 is a ball powder developed for large handgun loads. Runs with or without a suppressor. A supersonic 300 Blackout round with a 110 grain bullet has a muzzle velocity approximately 1,000 fps slower than that of a 223 Rem, giving it a significantly faster bullet drop. An innovative way to carry your backup gun. <> All shooting was done prone, from a bipod with rear bag. In my 16.5, X95 Sierra 220 grain RN with 11.2 grains of H110 WILL NOT cycle. Supersonic loads with lighter bullets are suitable for hunting and offer ballistics equivalent to .30-30 Winchester or 7.62x39mm. New customer? All .300 Blackout rifles can shoot either subsonic or supersonic with no additional changes or accessories, the only difference being in the ammunition. Of course, you need a reloading press. To save a bunch of questions, you may want to add W296 next to H110, with a note that they are the same powder. A .300 Blackout rifle loaded with subsonic ammunition and fitted with a suppressor is truly silenced; the firearms loudest element is the bolt going home with every shot. Depending on the weight and length of the bullet selected, the amount of space available inside the case may change dramatically. endobj H110 is the spherical powder that screams "no wimps, please!", delivering top velocities with great accuracy in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 475 Linebaugh and the 460 and 500 S&W magnums. He deserves NOTHING and would tax the IRS if he could do it. I'm loading .300 Blackout with 230gr bullets. Optimal performance with supersonic loads is generally achieved with 100- to 130-grain projectiles, while good subsonic loads are achievable with 190- to 240-grain bullets. A typical 125-grain bullet for supersonic loads, such as a Sierra MatchKing 2121, has an overall length of approximately 1.18. 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. Nosler specifies a Winchester standard rifle primer. Per the powder manufacturers, we are only able to reprint the data they have provided to us. % Powders for subsonic single shot, bolt action, Lehigh defense 110gr controlled Chaos factory load. Get free updates when we add new tips, articles and more! 300 Blackout Reloading Data An Infamous round created by the Advanced Armament Corp in partnership with Remington in order to allow a .30 caliber to be used with an M4 with nothing more than a barrel exchange. This is the best group achieved with the 300 BLK and 135 SMK at 100 yards. Early on, the claimed goal was to have ammunition prices on par with the inexpensive .223 Rem. A better solution to this problem is to use the .300 Blackout-specific magazines made by D&H Tactical and Magpul.A couplenice-to-have items that are not necessarily required for reloading .300 blackout are a brass tumbler and brass separator. As such, a subsonic 300 Blackout load makes an ideal accompaniment to a suppressor, suiting it well for (A) tactical situations where ear protection would be impractical, and (B) hunting hogs without scattering the whole pack after the first shot. 1020FPS with last round bolt hold open Scroll right to see energy, drop and coefficient data. The subsonic will be quieter through a silencer, while the supersonic will obviously carry more energy for tasks such as hunting. Factory reloading info from Hodgdon's website as of Spring 2015. Digital calipers are typically cheaper than equivalent-quality dial calipers. Winchester 296 is a ball powder developed for large handgun loads. When it comes to recoil energy, assuming you're using an 8 pound rifle, the Blackout hits you less with 4.3 foot-pounds compared to the AK's 6.34 foot-pounds. Handloading, also called reloading, is more than just a wonderful hobby for gun owners. H110/W296 is a great powder for the 300 AAC Blackout however I have found in both of our uppers that it is not a good powder for subsonic loads.
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