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    300 Blackout Load Data

    I am starting this thread to post my results of loads I try good or bad for the 300 BLK. and everyone is welcome and encouraged to add load data from there 300 Blackout load results.

    My 300 Blackout is built on a Spikes Forged Upper and Lower receiver with a RRA Chrome BCG and Wilson Combat 16" SS Match Grade Barrel.

    First I wanted to try some 110 Hornady SP Bullets. Wanted a good cheap round to shoot and even hunt with. I wanted to hopefully get 2400 FPS out of it with minimal signs of pressure and good accuracy is a must. First i just wanted to find what loads would keep me in between 2300 and 2400 FPS no accuracy test until i find the load range I have to work with. I will be doing this with almost every .308 bullet available from 110 to 165 grains and will post results on this page as I go.

    This took place on 8/4/11 at 80F and 60% Humidity

    Hogdon H110 Powder loaded in PMC .223 brass sized by Lee 300 Blackout dies over Tula NCSR-223 primers. Hornady 110 SP bullets OAL 2.00

    19 Grains. No pressure signs but a little slow rifle did cycle fine LRHO

    1. 2266
    2. 2292
    3. 2262
    4. 2253
    5. 2258

    AV. 2272
    ES. 33.78
    SD 14.59

    19.5 Grains. In the fps range I wanted no pressure signs rifle ran well

    1. 2276
    2. 2292
    3. 2281
    4. 2313
    5. 2345

    AV. 2301
    ES. 68.79
    SD. 28.21

    20 Grains. In the middle of fps I wanted rifle ran fine no pressure signs

    1. 2344
    2. 2369
    3. 2377
    4. 2360
    5. 2358

    AV. 2361
    ES. 33.15
    SD. 12.70

    20.5 Grains. Started showing signs not bad but 2400fps

    1. 2409
    2. 2391
    3. 2424
    4. 2439
    5. 2409

    AV. 2415
    ES. 47.72
    SD. 18.05

    I tried 21.5 grains but only shot one round very flat primmer it ran 2454 fps but I will pull the rest apart to hot for me :tdown:. I will load up 6 round each with 19.8, 20, 20.2, 20.5 grains of H110 they should all be above 2300 fps and see witch one holds the tightest groups.

    WARNING! SOME LOADS IN THIS THREAD MAY EXCEED RECOMMENDED CHAMBER PRESSURE FOR THE 300 BLACKOUT. DESPITE MY BRASS AND RIFLE NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF EXTREME PRESSURE, YOUR RESULTS MAY VARY. IF YOU CHOOSE TO REPRODUCE THESE LOADS, DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK
    Last edited by Edward78; 08-04-11 at 12:33.

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    I found a post on silencertalk touting Unique as a good subsonic load. I ladder-stepped a load from 5.4 to 5.8 gr with 220 gr SMKs and Rem 7-1/2 primers. COL was 2.20".

    Results were terrible. Velocity ranged from low 700s to 875 fps or so, even within the same charge weights. Groups were about 2" at 50 yds. for any given load. Obviously too much space in the case to have consistent powder ignition.

    N110 is my next experiment, though the closest source is an hour away so it might be a while before I make it up there.

    ETA - I also chronyd the Hornady 110 gr VMAX Whisper load and it was puulling 2450 fps out of my 16" barrel. Plenty potent for hogs or deer.
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    I have got the best accuracy and lowest SD/ES with Vhit N-110.

    Not the quietest as N-110 is on the slow side, but if the accuracy is there I am ok with it.

    With an AR I use H-110 or N-110 as I wont be shooting it past 150 yards or so. The H-110 is a bit dirtier with or without a can.

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    Subsonic loads with H110 or N110 are not good for a semi 300 BLK.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Todd.K View Post
    Subsonic loads with H110 or N110 are not good for a semi 300 BLK.
    That is why I have an M-16 RR.

    Why are subs not good with H110 or N110?

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    Those powders don't generate enough gas pressure to cycle the action within Colt M4 specs for cyclic rate. This also applies to semi autos as cyclic rate and bolt velocity are related.

    You can make those powders cycle by using an oversized gas port, but then you can't shoot supersonic ammo without exceeding M4 specs for the upper range of cyclic rate.

    The solution is to build guns like AAC and Noveske, and use subsonic powders, like A1680 - or factory Remington subsonic ammo, which can cycle the action with a normal sized gas port.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Todd.K View Post
    Subsonic loads with H110 or N110 are not good for a semi 300 BLK.
    I should say auto loading 300 BLK, they are fine in a bolt action.

    A better subsonic load that cycles closer to the supersonic ammo is an often overlooked improvement of the 300 BLK.

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    OK went through some more loads today down at the Grove. Just doing hi and low of the 5 shot strings now. All groups 100 Yards all loads in LC brass with Tula 223 primers


    178Gr Hornady Match AA1680 14.4 Grains 2.22 OAl could go hotter very consistent velocity's but not very accurate I was surprised 2" or bigger groups
    SD 7.14
    ES 18.39
    AV 1736
    HI 1743
    LO 1725

    110gr Barnes TTSX H110 19.4 Grains 2.05 OAL good velocity not supper accurate 1 1/2" groups nothing to brag about.
    SD 14.01
    ES 34.77
    AV 2424
    HI 2435
    LO 2400

    110gr Barnes TTSX H110 20 Grains 2.05 OAL groups opened up even more with this load I need to try a lighter load I think
    SD 8.00
    ES 19.58
    AV 2463
    HI 2474
    LO 2455


    110gr Hornady Vmax H110 20 Grains 2.05 OAL good groups almost 1MOA.
    SD 10.04
    ES 25.69
    AV 2401
    HI 2412
    LO 2386

    110gr Hornady Vmax H110 20.5 grains 2.05 OAL Best groups 5 shots all touching under 1" very pleased pressure signs were light this will be the load I use.
    SD 6.63
    ES 16.09
    AV 2431
    HI 2437
    LO 2420

    110gr Hornady Vmax H110 21 grains 2.05 OAL to much signs of pressure but she was fast but groups did open up as well as to hot of a load.
    SD 17.74
    ES 45.74
    AV 2501
    HI 2517
    LO 2471


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    Here are some more from earlier in the week Same thing LC brass Tula .223 primers 16" Wilson Combat barrel groups at 100 yards.

    165gr Speer SPBT H110 16 grains 2.15 OAL shot OK 1 1/2-2" groups no signs of high pressure.
    SD 6.16
    ES 17.19
    AV 1827
    HI 1835
    LO 1817



    125gs Nosler BTBT H110 18.6 grains 2.13 OAL showed minimal pressure signs nothing that worried me shot very well 4 out the 5 touching ever group always had one a Little outside could be me and my 7 power scope but group were under 1 1/2" every time
    SD 13.11
    ES 39.47
    AV 2197
    HI 2216
    LO 2177

    150gr Nosler BTBT H110 16.7 2.13 OAL no pressure signs grouped OK nothing to brag about 125gr are much better in my rifle. If i could get 2000fps with the 150 and tighten the groups just a bit I think it would be a good deer round.
    SD 10.19
    ES 28.89
    AV 1945
    HI 1953
    LO 1924


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    The 125gr NBT doesn't come apart much, the 150gr may not upset at all at the lower velocity.

    The slower speeds in the 300 BLK means you can use bullet weights that would be considered varmint weight in a 308/30-06, and they will hold together and penetrate enough.

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