300 BLK 300 yard 9 inch barrel gel test:

**rsilvers** · 01-11-12, 17:22

**Suwannee Tim** · 01-11-12, 17:26

That ain't bad. What's your estimate of the impact the velocities?

**rezin23** · 01-11-12, 17:38

What was the velocities on those two rounds?

**Gunut** · 01-11-12, 17:45

how far was the penatration difference ?

**rsilvers** · 01-11-12, 17:47

Probably impact around 1500 fps from the 9 inch.

This is Barnes Vortex factory ammo. It is for sale now from AAC, govt purchase only. Commercial sales in Feb or March.

**rsilvers** · 01-11-12, 17:48

Originally Posted by Gunut

how far was the penatration difference ?

The 9 inch went 20 inches. The 16 inch went 24 inches.

The goal is to control penetration, but at that distance it is difficult.

**SomeOtherGuy** · 01-11-12, 20:10

I had been thinking of 300BLK as a 150-175 yard deer cartridge, based on energy numbers. This photo and the penetration numbers listed are making me think it's a 300+ yard deer cartridge for anyone who can estimate range and compensate for drop. Am I being too optimistic?

**rsilvers** · 01-11-12, 20:17

As for drop - use a 200 yard zero. You can shoot out to ~237 yards with no scope adjustments and it will be about 3.5 inches low at that range and never be more than 3.5 inches high.