It is also widely considered to be the powder of choice for .410 bore shotgun shells. Second stupidly and even dangerously compressed loads Carbine length gas tube. LOADS LESS THAN MINIMUM CHARGES SHOWN ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. You MUST have a pistol length gas system. : 1,867 2,110 Press. Oliver Fisher Winchester was an innovative and driven man who saw the future of firearms and built an industrial empire around the lever-action rifle. <>>>
Thanks, The data is all wrong anyway. [ETA] QuickLoad says if you want your blackout to go faster, reduce bullet weight (175 gr SMK) and run about 17gr IMR4198. 1 pound. 2 0 obj
Advanced Armament Corporation began developing a .30 caliber subsonic cartridge optimized for the M4 platform in 2009. It is mankind I have no trust in. Simply telling me I am wrong won't help. 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. The target was a 2 orange dot printed on paper. For this, you will need a powder scale. Lets explore all this caliber has to offer including an in-depth look at 300 Blackout Ballistics. My TSAR 11.5 upper is flawless so far. Nosler also has a heavyweight offering, in addition to various lighter weight options. On the up side, firing the 300 BLK from a precision rifle is a pleasure. It was originally created for Winchester .410 shotgun factory ammo, but found use in 30 Carbine and magnum pistol loads. Hodgdon H110 is identical to Winchester 296; it is simply sold under a different label. The cleaner your brass is, the longer your dies will last, especially if that brass has been in the dirt at all. However, nowadays, inexpensive, big-name mass-produced .300 Blackout is harder to find. I use it for my 220gr subsonic 300 blk loads. Testing both .308 versions of the Speer Gold Dot in 300 Blackout. AR-platform rifles optimized to run subsonic 300 Blackout tend to fire supersonic ammo poorly. Moderators:gds, bakerjw, renegade, bamachem, Post 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. Hodgdon produced the load data below using a 16 barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, Hornady cases with a trim length of 1.363, and Remington 7 1/2 Small Rifle Magnum primers. The best powder for heavy 44 Magnum loads with 300 grain bullets!!! The 2017 printing is identified by the gold star on the front cover that states "Revised 2017 New Powders over 37,000 loads". The case gauge is to be used to check every loaded piece of ammunition. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A few manufacturers offer bolt action rifles chambered in the 300 BLK. It is also suitable for .221 Fireball, 6.8mm SPC, and 7.62x39mm if you happen to reload for these cartridges as well. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. Be sure to store them away from anyone you think may try to use them in place of a crescent wrench. Winchester 296 (W296) is a high-density, spherical smokeless propellant, mainly intended for use with magnum revolver cartridges, such as .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum. Winchester 296 is also recommended for 410-bore AA loads. --2195 fps. 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. Pistol SET YOUR SIGHTS ON PISTOL RELOADING DATA Find what you need in four easy steps. Smart and safe loader will back off the load and work it back up simply due to powder age and lot variation. The 2017 printing is identified by the gold star on the front cover that states "Revised 2017 New Powders over 37,000 loads". Joined Feb 16, 2018 Messages 439. Winchester 296 is also recommended for 410-bore AA loads. For the next 14 years Winchester aggressively sought new markets, created new products and explored new opportunities for his lever-action rifles. However, the .300 Blackout is available in both supersonic and subsonic loads, while the . and 5.56 NATO loads. The following are loads that Lehigh Defense recommends for the 194gr ME bullet. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); If you guys had bothered to ask people what powder they would like to see lil gun would definitely be on that list. Come join the discussion about fishing guides, bait, safety, gear, tackle, tips, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Feeds well in my Hornady progressive press. At 2.247 (with very slight variation on the press) fed find even with loading 30 rounds into a Gen 2 PMAG for me. Another option is to load your own. Any thoughts? Good subsonic loads fired out of a suppressed weapon should be quiet enough that you dont need hearing protection. This is particularly helpful when loading subsonic ammunition as you can make sure your bullet speeds are still below supersonic velocities but as close as to those velocities as you can get. by bangbangping Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:30 pm, Post Suggested subsonic load: R-P 300 AAC BLACKOUT brass Remington 7.5 primers 11.2 grains of AA 1680 powder Case length is 1.368 +0.000 -0.020 Sierra 220 MK loaded to 2.089 OAL (this length is optimal for reliable feeding from USGI magazines) . AAC 7.62 Suppressor , Crimp is most important as heavy bullets want to move on recoil in the mag and will cause vertical stringing. Whereas the fixed distance competition shooter may be fine with higher magnification and precise .125 MOA adjustments, the military/law enforcement/tactical shooter is []. = Subsonic Maximum load: 11.0 grains (ca 1100 Fps) = Subsonic Don W. CSR 406-234-0422 www.westernpowders.com 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. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
The .300 Blackout has become very popular in recent years, and this is due in part to the cartridges high versatility. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Free shipping for all bulk orders. Note: H110 loads should never be reduced by more than 3%. Reading a few different reports of accuracy issues with the cartridge in general (youll notice many of the sub sonic groups published online are shot at 25 yards!- more on this later), I came to the realization, that most of the good groups found with the cartridge were shot with either a special chamber (not a 300 BLK which has a long throat to accommodate the heavy bullets) or a slower twist rate to work well with the light bullets (SAAMI specifies a 1:8 twist, click link). W296 is also viable for reloading .300 Blackout, although it is best suited for supersonic loads only. Groups were 5 shots (unless otherwise indicated) at 100 yards. I think 296 and 4227 are the same powders, not 100% sure though. Converting an AR-15 to fire 300 Blackout is as simple as swapping its barrel. Factory reloading info from Hodgdon's website as of Spring 2015. 0. 7.3 grains of trail boss seems high even for max charge. It is the same powder (but from different lots) but relabeled. These guns have had mixed success. It is an effective way to obtain ammunition for lower prices than equivalent factory ammo. Check out the hodgdon site http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp More posts from r/reloading 74K subscribers SevereNameAnxiety 27 days ago So I met and befriended the guy that runs the local pd range. 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. Ive been using Modular Driven Technologies Chassis systems for nearly four years. 3 0 obj
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Winchester 296 is also recommended for 410-bore AA loads. 5-2556 Review The needs of the various shooting disciplines differ greatly. 10 Best Handguns for Beginners and Home Defense, The Best Concealed Carry Holsters in 2022, Best Shotgun Mini Shells: Birdshot, Buckshot & Slugs, 8 Best AR-15 Ammo for Self Defense & Range, 5 Best Places to Buy Cheap 50 Cal BMG Ammo Online, 17.4-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,885 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,025 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 38,700 psi, 19.4-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 2,062 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,227 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 49,000 psi, 15.6-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1683 ft/s Muzzle energy: 943 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 34,500 psi, 17.8-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,899 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,201 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 48,700 psi, 10.4-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 1,056 ft/s Muzzle energy: 470 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 29,100 psi, 10.1-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,044 ft/s Muzzle energy: 532 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 26,700 psi, 19.0-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,866 ft/s Muzzle energy: 967 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 23,700 psi, 20.0-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 1,945 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,050 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 26,500 psi, 19.0-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,895 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,077 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 24,600 psi, 22.5-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 2,090 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,310 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 37,000 psi, 11.6-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 1,041 ft/s Muzzle energy: 501 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 13,400 psi, 11.3-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 1,045 ft/s Muzzle energy: 558 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 20,000 psi, 19.5-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,877 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,174 ft-lbf, 21.7-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,057 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,410 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 54,564 psi, 10.9-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,089 ft/s Muzzle energy: 553 ft-lbf, 18.4-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,191 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,173 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 38,900 psi, 21.7-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,286 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,277 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 48,400 psi, 15.7-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 1,921 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,024 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 32,400 psi, 18.5-grain charge (compressed) Muzzle velocity: 2,205 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,350 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 52,500 psi, 17.4-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,182 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,163 ft-lbf, 19.3-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,362 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,363 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 54,472 psi, 17.5-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,182 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,322 ft-lbf, 19.4-grain charge Muzzle velocity: 2,358 ft/s Muzzle energy: 1,544 ft-lbf Chamber pressure: 54,293 psi, Reducing copper fouling in the barrel even after high volumes of fire. As Im sure you noticed, some powders handle a fairly wide variety of bullet weights. and 8 lb. Thats a lot of work already done that I only need to tweak for my rifle, however when I chrono these loads Sierra is pretty much dead on! This data is intended for subsonic use in firearms with barrel twist rates appropriate to stabilize the bullets listed. 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. 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. With the right load and A LOT of tuning, the rifle shot well with both supersonic and sub sonic offerings. Powders that have been tested and tried by others. I would say 10 times more people use lil gun than R7 for subsonic loads. You can purchase factory-new brass made by Hornady or Remington. Make sure always to observe reloading safety rules and not to reload while ill, tired, impaired, or in any state with less than your undivided attention. After investigation, AAC found the 7.6239 cases aggressive taper too extreme for a standard M4 magazine to accommodate. 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. IMR 4227 is suitable for supersonic and subsonic loads. Winchester continued to refine firearm designs with inventors Benjamin Tyler Henry and Nelson King, and on May 22,1866 the Winchester Repeating Arms Company was born. Ive seen somewhat large quantities of ammo loaded on a single stage, but it is time-consuming and sometimes involves bribing children to do things like checking it all in a case gauge (be sure to check your states child labor laws). Share your experiences with other customers. While subsonic loads are technically possible with W296, you should avoid them because it is too easy to reach dangerous overpressure levels with this powder. Ordered 1:7 barrel to another gun, used same loads in exactly same conditions, no issues. IMR 4227, W-296, H-110, or Lil'Gun instead of rifle powders like I expected. This is the only powder I have used in my 44 Magnum ever since. In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. A few manufacturers offer bolt action rifles chambered in the 300 BLK. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. A value-priced red dot with a full set of features. 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. The 300 BLK is an interesting cartridge for the rifleman. The second of the two tools I find indispensible is a good set of calipers. load was compared because I loaded the same powder charge for them , a year ago. Case capacity is critical with .300 Blackout. Running a rifle like this suppressed would be a hoot. February 15, 2022. I explained to him he wouldnt really have a 300 BLK anymore. endobj
Please enter your login details below. I told him about my load development experience and he asked why I didnt use a 1:14 twist and a reamer with a short throat like he planned on doing. The 300 Blackout is frequently available with 200 and 220 grain bullets. The targets above represent the loads shown in the table. endobj
H 4831, 220 gr RN Fed 205 heavy factory crimp, 1050 fps cycles my 16 M4. Load Data Card - .300 AAC Blackout (7.62x35mm) - AR-15. 296 speaks for itself. Powders for subsonic single shot, bolt action, Lehigh defense 110gr controlled Chaos factory load. For specific loads, there is also information available on Hodgdon Powders website.One thing you may want to decide before reloading .300 Blackout is whether you want to load subsonic ammunition, supersonic ammunition or both. The 300 blackout round is prominent in hunting and personal defense In my 16.5, X95 Sierra 220 grain RN with 11.2 grains of H110 WILL NOT cycle. 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. This could be Hodgdon H110, Hodgdon CFE Black, Accurate 1680, Reloder 7 or a variety of others. Hodgdon H110 is identical to Winchester 296; it is simply sold under a different label. And i thought i was the only who ever tried sr4759. June 1, 2016 By cross referencing the group size shown on the target with the group size in the table, you can determine which group was shot by which load. BTW, small standard rifle primers are nearly identical to small magnum pistol primers .. about the same mix and cup thickness. The standard 5.56 NATO Magpul PMag on the left shows the second round nosed down in the magazine due to binding. 4 0 obj
Handloading, also called reloading, is more than just a wonderful hobby for gun owners. The Latest In Reloading, Straight To Your Inbox Keep up-to-date on new products, trends and tips from the leader in reloading. Supersonic loads with lighter bullets are suitable for hunting and offer ballistics equivalent to .30-30 Winchester or 7.62x39mm. If you choose to load subsonic ammo for an AR-15, some bullet ogives can interfere with first rib in the standard AR magazine, causing the ammo to bind and not feed correctly. 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. In a life and death situation-who cares about the noise? For lightweight supersonic loads IMR 4227, Hodgdon CFE Black, Hodgdon H110, Winchester 296 and Alliant 2400 are good options. Turns my carbine gas rifle into a single shot (no jams, doesnt even try to cycle), but highly accurate. A view into a Dillon Precision XL650 progressive reloading press midway through loading some .300 Blackout with 180 . Geez. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. The low case capacity requires the use of powders with a fast burn rate like H110 and IMR 4227. The .300 Blackout is an intermediate rifle cartridge, just like 5.56mm NATO and 7.62x39mm. A crowd favorite for pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with silencers, it remains a strong choice for many shooters. 01-26-2013, 07:53 AM #9 bmiller Boolit Buddy Digital calipers are typically cheaper than equivalent-quality dial calipers. I played with some H110 and had one group with two touching and a flier opening it to an inch.
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