The part is free, you are just responsible for any applicable taxes and Shipping/Handling. I haven't had much luck with Trail Boss in the Blackout for what it's worth. Click "Get Data" to view results. I am attempting to load both 2-1/2" and 3" Win HS hulls, using WIN WAA410HS wads (NOT the claybuster generic equivalent) and WIN 296/H110 powder. Ive read people just up the charge of 1680 but it doesnt seem that great and want to keep that for my subs. Select your cartridge type from the drop-down list. 300 Blackout 220 GR SIE HPBT Winchester 296 .308" 2.260" . I fired these in a Remington 700 at ninety yards without the suppressor attached. These dimensions make caliber conversions of firearms from 5.56/.223 to .300 Blackout relatively easy, only needing a barrel replacement. Most have reported it will not work for pistol systems either) H110 (subs and supers, however may not function some carbine systems with subs. 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. This can lead to poor accuracy from lighter loads. The case dimensions are very similar to .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO, with virtually identical cartridge overall length (COL) and base diameter, allowing a shooter to load .300 Blackout cartridges in an unmodified AR-15 magazine without loss of capacity. endobj New Starline 300 Blackout Cases. I know some may say to check every fifth, or tenth, or whatever number cartridge. 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. If you folks want really figures use quick loadthis data and noslers data is bogus. With the right projectiles and an adequate rifle platform, such loads are ideal for hunting or self-defense. We continue to prioritize our shipments to our traditional sales channels to maximize powder availability at retailers. Depending on the weight and length of the bullet selected, the amount of space available inside the case may change dramatically. 9.0, 10.0 grains Hodgdon H-110 powder (See chronograph data below) 2.230 COL (2.260 is max for AR-15) Use load data at your own risk. Whether you are reloading to save money or to create the perfect load for hunting, self-defense, or suppressed use, there is load data and a suitable propellant for you. For lightweight supersonic loads IMR 4227, Hodgdon CFE Black, Hodgdon H110, Winchester 296 and Alliant 2400 are good options. In many ways, it is the anti-rifle cartridge. Yes, I am a Baptist, and yes I carry a gun. AR-platform rifles optimized to run subsonic 300 Blackout tend to fire supersonic ammo poorly. I have some other common pistol powders like lil gun, bullseye, and titegroup but would like to hear what you guys use for the 147 pills. The load data provided by Accurate Powders suggests a 16 barrel with 1:10 twist rate, Remington cases trimmed to 1.358, and Winchester Small Rifle primers. Relative Brun Rate: Duane Siercks, Ballistic Technician. Take your pick. If you want cheap, youre looking at having to buy remanufactured ammunition, which can sometimes be of questionable quality. A few manufacturers offer bolt action rifles chambered in the 300 BLK. The 300 Blackout is frequently available with 200 and 220 grain bullets. ES -----174 fps. Win 296 and H110 are the same, 4227 is not. loads were well over the stated FPS in the loading data of 2100 fps. There's a good reason this companies spend so much time making reloading manuals. The following has published data for both 220gr and 125 gr bullets for the 300 blackout Winchester 296, IMR 4227, H110, and Lil' gun. Sign up to get updates and access to exclusive promotions. In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal pistol with a Holosun EPS Red2 red-dot sight carried in a KSG Armory Lexington IWB holster. The cartridge shares case-head dimensions and body taper with the .223 Remington. Required fields are marked *. Intended primarily for high case capacity, high-power cartridges such as .454 Casull, .475 Linebaugh, and .500 S&W Magnum, it has also been used successfully for decades in certain rifle calibers, such as 7.62x39mm and .300 Blackout. There are also companies converting once fired 5.56 NATO brass (usually with the LC head stamp for Lake City) to .300 Blackout brass. I have complete faith in my Lord. On the up side, firing the 300 BLK from a precision rifle is a pleasure. 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. Dillons dies for their machines can be pricey, but the company also generally uses a carbide sizing die. Instability with 1:8 caused problems with loger cans, bullet maybe wobbling after rifling. %PDF-1.5 Alliant Power Pro 300-MP Lake City Federal 205 17.1 1866 19.2 Winchester 296 Lake City Federal 205 16.7 1894 18.4 Ramshot Enforcer Lake City Federal 205 15.4 1839 17.2 IMR 4227 Lake City Federal 205 16.7 1823 18.5 C Accurate 5744 Lake City Federal 205 17.5 1829 18.7 C Vihtavuori N110 Lake City Federal 205 15.0 1830 16.5 C The 2017 printing is identified by the gold star on the front cover that states "Revised 2017 New Powders over 37,000 loads". Most data I have seen specifies small-rifle magnum primers.At some point, you may want to know how fast your .300 Blackout bullets are actually going. IMR 4227, W-296, H-110, or Lil'Gun instead of rifle powders like I expected. Hodgdon H110 is identical to Winchester 296; it is simply sold under a different label. Want a subsonic load using reloader 7 or h4198? Copyright: All Rights Reserved Available Formats Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd Flag for inappropriate content INDICATES MAXIMUM LOAD USE CAUTION 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. Anecdotal accounts from other shooters indicated this would provide the best accuracy with the 220 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK). This website uses cookies to ensure the best experience possible. Powders for subsonic single shot, bolt action, Lehigh defense 110gr controlled Chaos factory load. Be sure to store them away from anyone you think may try to use them in place of a crescent wrench. Plenty of nice loads available for many components. load was compared because I loaded the same powder charge for them , a year ago. 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. 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. 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. 1 0 obj : 1,867 2,110 Press. Highly recommended, I reload for my 300 Blackout very clean burning powder and accurate, great for .357, .41, and .44 magnum pistols. Hodgdon CFE-BLK was designed to provide that level of consistency and performance in the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge, particularly when making subsonic loads. Powders from 60-72 on the Hodgdon burn rate chart SHOULD all work(most have been proven to work) in the AR15 platform. 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. So how does everyone find the stability of the heavier projectiles with the 1-8 twist rate? When I purchased my Super Blackhawk, the first powder I chose was WW296. JP silent spring, 1 1/2 MOA . A crowd favorite for pig hunting, deer hunting and general subsonic fun with silencers, it remains a strong choice for many shooters. Be the first to share your insights. 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 handloader using .300 Blackout has less case capacity to experiment with than they would with a full-power rifle cartridge such as .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield. The subsonic will be quieter through a silencer, while the supersonic will obviously carry more energy for tasks such as hunting. 448 54 So Remington will be budget-priced UMC-brand 300 BLK ammo through at just $12.99 per box that's less than most other rifle cartridges than are more powerful than the .223. Sierra Bullets 300 AAC Blackout Load Data, NEW: Sierra Bullets .300 AAC Blackout Reloading Data - AK Arms, NEW: Sierra Bullets .300 AAC Blackout Reloading Data | Firearms Life. Excellent for loading high velocity rounds in big bore revolvers such as .44 magnum, .460 magnum and .500 magnum. Serving as optimal powders for their intended cartridges. 300 Blackout is taking the shooting world by storm, and for good reason. Quick Load program is, buy their own admission should NEVER be used over ANY published data. I plan on doing more work with it and reporting back in the future. by rjacobs Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:27 pm, Post 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). However, it is listed in the 2017 and later printings. Pistol ammo loads with H110 call for magnum primers. All .300 Blackout rifles can shoot either subsonic or supersonic with no additional changes or accessories, the only difference being in the ammunition. These guns have had mixed success. In ill health for some time, Oliver F. Winchester died December 11, 1880 at age 70 in New Haven, Connecticut. Get the invoqe newsletter for similar stories delivered straight to your inbox. The following are loads that Lehigh Defense recommends for the 194gr ME bullet. Born in Boston in 1810, Winchesters initial foray into business was as a maker of mens shirts. 1 pound. Although there are multiple powders suitable for use with .300 Blackout, not all of them may be optimal for either application. 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. Turret- and progressive-loading press options exist from Hornady, Lee Precision and Dillon. 01-26-2013, 07:53 AM #9 bmiller Boolit Buddy For this, you will need a powder scale. 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. They are only safe in the rifle shown and may not be safe in yours. One of the benchrest guys I know asked how I liked my 300 BLK rifle. 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. 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. The velocities cited for the BLK are asthmatic. The 300 Blackouts recoil is not significantly different from the 5.5645, and its price isnt prohibitively higher. 300 Blackout 125 GR NOS BT Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" 2.060" 300 Blackout 135 GR SIE VAR HP Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" 2.055" . 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. Avg. There are offerings from Sierra with one of the notables being their 220-grain MatchKing. 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. I check every single one for the sake of making sure there wont be any problems during my shooting sessions. and 8 lb. The ability to shoot a wide range of bullets is a mixed blessing. Hand load data for reloading .300Blk using projectiles from 110 grains to 230 grains with appropriate smokeless powders from Hodgdon, IMR & Winchester. At best, a powder charge that is safe to use with the lighter, shorter bullet may make it impossible to seat in the longer, heavier bullet. It is the same powder (but from different lots) but relabeled. I generally use a balance-beam version, as its less expensive, but if youre inclined to spend more money, you can opt for a digital. Address: xxl-reloading.com, Gartenweg 9, 83661 Lenggries, Germany. In fact hide all tools you value from such people.At some point in the .300-Blackout reloading process, youre going to need to be able to weigh your powder charges. Powders include Winchester, Hodgdon, IMR http://data.hodgdon.com/cartridge_load.asp, http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-conten 16_Web.pdf, http://www.accuratepowder.com/wp-conten 7-2-13.pdf, http://sierrabullets.files.wordpress.co ackout.pdf, http://www.lehighdefense.com/index.php/load-data, http://www.barnesbullets.com/wp-content TAC-TX.pdf, http://www.quarterbore.com/300whisper/subsonic.html, http://www.quarterbore.com/300whisper/supersonic.html. 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. gallantbullets.com May 3, 2020 #22 Pgohil Well Known Rokslider. Feeds well in my Hornady progressive press. Please help us to improve and report any suggestions via our contact form. If you wish to run the 235gr Lee supersonic it will be fine but subsonic you should choose a different powder. Both the 296 and Lil'Gun loads functioned but my ears told me the 296 was the loudest of the two. Selected this powder based on recommendations that it was good for .410 reloading. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, 224 Valkyrie Handloading: Working With Different Barrel Twist Rates, SHOT Show 2018: Daniel Defense V7P AR Pistol, Four Improved AR-15 Trigger Sets Under $100, First Look: B&T USA SPR300 PRO in .300 BLK, New: Magpul Enhanced Selector Kit For AR-Pattern Firearms | An NRA Shooting Sports Journal, First Look: Bersa BAR AR-15 | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Handloading The .223 Rem. I plan to build a bolt action with a 16.5 barrel and will use projectiles between 180 220 gr., so not sure if I should go with the 1-8 or get a 1-7 barrel blank made. Supersonic loads allow you to use lighter bullets and reach higher muzzle velocities. Some people have chosen to load their ammo shorter to remedy this. Besides the cost-saving advantages, handloading is also a way to tune your ammunition to your .300 Blackout rifles so that it performs with the best accuracy and reliability possible. No over pressure signs were evident in the cases or primers . I use a Dillon Precision XL650 and Ive been happy with it.Once you have your press, youre going to need appropriate dies. Example 220gr subsonic data there for h4198 and reloader 7 two thingsfirst not in anyway subsonicthey are high velocity. Let your fellow shooters know share this article using the Facebook, Twitter and other social media icons below. Just sayn, I switched to LilGun for 220RN sub groups we t down to under 1 MOA cycles 26 bbl great. 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. And i thought i was the only who ever tried sr4759. My Hornady 10th edition manual doesn't include it either. and 8 lb. Now I use the 296 only for my S&W 460. We are currently populating the cartridge drop-down menu with updated cartridge renderings, new propellants and bullets, and links to complimentary product pages. These are powders that are typically marketed to the magnum pistol crowd, not the rifle folks. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Hogdon H110 isn't bad according to Foghorn (who graciously loaned . Yea, that's right. As mentioned, it should NOT be reduced. 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. As with IMR 4227, Hodgdon obtained the following load data using a 16 barrel with a 1:8 twist rate, Hornady cases trimmed to 1.363, and Remington 7 1/2 Small Rifle Magnum primers. I have firearms in all three and I know some will disagree but for me, I would never use lil' gun in anything! There was a problem loading the comments. All shooting was done prone, from a bipod with rear bag. powder: A1680. Geez. Every product is hand selected by our editors. I know, how about the virtues of a bow or crossbow? If you are using heavily soiled range-pickup brass, youll need the more aggressive walnut-hull media.All in all, youll have some upfront costs but if you shoot a lot of .300 Blackout, youll find the break even point in short order. The case gauge is to be used to check every loaded piece of ammunition. This is the only powder I have used in my 44 Magnum ever since. Well you would be wrong. Always start [] 243 Outdoors. by 300m3nt0kAAC Sat Dec 14, 2013 6:27 pm, Post Why not give JD Jones credit for the development of the 300 Whisper, which AAC tweaked into the 300 AAC Blackout by increasing the length of the chamber throat 0.015 and SAAMI-ed it. Also note when examining published materials you will find a wide range of loads that are deemed safe. Groups were 5 shots (unless otherwise indicated) at 100 yards. The .300 Blackout has become very popular in recent years, and this is due in part to the cartridges high versatility. It doesnt have to be fast or super accurate, just looking for a cheap plinking round, Lil gun will work for you. Remember sib sonic loads are only a 100 yd load. 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. 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.