AR-15 in .300BLK (300 Blackout)

[esrice]

The Hornady sub-sonic loaded with teh 208 gr A-Max ran me right at .50 each...prices may come down a bit but reloading is the best low price option.

Thanks for the comparison!

 

[dagibson1507]

.308 220 grain Sierra Match King

24 per bullet, brass can be had at 9-11 per case, powder 4 per load, primer 3 per load.

.40 per loaded sub round.

 

[Cwood]

The Hornady sub-sonic loaded with teh 208 gr A-Max ran me right at .50 each...prices may come down a bit but reloading is the best low price option.

That by far is the best price I have seen. Source?

 

[shooter521]

That by far is the best price I have seen. Source?

I think he's saying he hand-loaded them for that much.

 

[451_Detonics]

I think he's saying he hand-loaded them for that much.

No that was for factory...I want to say it was Midwest Hunter's Outlet, there was shipping but it was combined with several other items so the shipping was spread out. They don't seem to have it in stock but $22.00 a box seems about average elsewhere right now. Considering this is loaded with the A-Max bullet I think even $22 a box is a deal.

I spoke to the guys at Hornady btw, they tell me the 2 rounds, the 300 Blackout as loaded by Remington and the 300 Whisper as loaded by Hornady are identical as far as case dimensions.

 

[Cwood]

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No that was for factory...I want to say it was Midwest Hunter's Outlet, there was shipping but it was combined with several other items so the shipping was spread out. They don't seem to have it in stock but $22.00 a box seems about average elsewhere right now. Considering this is loaded with the A-Max bullet I think even $22 a box is a deal.

I spoke to the guys at Hornady btw, they tell me the 2 rounds, the 300 Blackout as loaded by Remington and the 300 Whisper as loaded by Hornady are identical as far as case dimensions.

That is what I was wondering. I have not seen the wholesale prices for it even being as low as .50 a round.

The Hornady marked 300whisper will run just fine in a 300BLK chamber. I have shot a few boxes of the 208gr AMAX through mine. Also, I was told the same thing as far as case dimensions between the two.

Really the cheapest subsonic ammo out there that is factory loaded is the CMMG 175gr at $17.95 a box.

 

[dagibson1507]

Gunn .300 Blackout Subsonic Match 220grn 20rd box
New sub-sonic ammo 14.95 per box

 

[esrice]

Gunn .300 Blackout Subsonic Match 220grn 20rd box
New sub-sonic ammo 14.95 per box

Still $.74/round (or $.69/round if buying more than 400 rds). Ouch.

 

[Cwood]

Gunn .300 Blackout Subsonic Match 220grn 20rd box
New sub-sonic ammo 14.95 per box

I just saw the email from AIM, I am going to order some and check it out.

 

[esrice]

I just saw the email from AIM, I am going to order some and check it out.

You're such a pimp.

 

[Gamez235]

Summit Ammunition

Try these guys I hear they make a great SS round for .300BLK not sure on price though.

 

[shooter521]

Still $.74/round (or $.69/round if buying more than 400 rds). Ouch.

But keep in mind that is match ammunition (Sierra MatchKing bullets ain't cheap!). In comparison, Black Hills and Hornady .223 75gr Match ammo runs at least that much per round, if not more.

Problem is, there aren't any non-premium heavyweight .308 slugs on the market right now (other than the pulled 175gr military projectiles that CMMG is using) AFAIK.

IMO, it's going to take another year or so of development and production before 300 BLK ammo prices drop significantly, and even then, the cheapest stuff is still going to be the supersonic 110-125gr loads. This "Gunn" ammo certainly appears to be a step in the right direction, however.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I'm strongly considering .300BLK as my forray into the NFA world. Saving now for a double stamper, with the plan to build a suppress SBR.

I'm a reloader with a schload of .223 brass laying around, so just need to see if the bullets will come down in price.

 

[Socomike]

How does this round perform at range? I have heard that once past 100 meters or so, that 5.56 out performs it? That sounds a little ridiculous to me. Again, this is a unconfirmed rumor that I heard. I have no idea how true it is. Anyone that knows more than my about it please chime in. I am curious.

 

[shooter521]

LWRCI's .300BLK SBR

 

[shooter521]

And a bit of light reading from AAC, for those who are just getting interested...

http://300aacblackout.com/resources/300-BLK.pdf

 

[esrice]

More .300BLK!!

300 AAC Blackout Used for 1st Place Win at MultiGun Nationals : The Tactical Wire

 

[lovemachine]

I got this in my email today...

Down Range Radio #236: .300 AAC Blackout and more on the .380 | Down Range TV

 

[IndyRon]

What I would like to know about this round is what is the purpose (1) and how does it exceed other offerings on the market that are cheaper to shoot (2).

If I want a 7.62 short cased round traveling at 2000fps for medium distance 100-300yd target shooting or hunting, I'll use my 6.8SPCII that has 110-120gr projectiles traveling at 2600+fps and better terminal ballistics and drop at distance.

If I want a quiet subsonic round in a short barreled AR platform for less than 100yd shooting (ie, close range), I'll use a 5" barrel 9mm upper and suppressor on an AR lower that costs about 20 cents/round to shoot with plenty of ammo options.

I'm always a proponent of new advances in AR technology and offerings but please help me understand how this chambering will be better than the options I listed above for it specific uses?

 

[jblomenberg16]

The big draw right now is the amount of energy you can put on target with the .300 Blackout at close ranges, while staying subsonic.

That makes is very likeable especially when suppressed, as you can be very quiet but pack a huge punch.

Out past 200yds there really isn't much benefit from what I've been able to read.