110 sierra HP varmit 20.1 gr and 220 eld-x 8.0 gr are my superand sub loads. I got very goodsuper sonic accuracy with Alliant 300-MP. by Maryland_Shooter Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:48 am, Post It is a versatile chambering, capable of accepting a wide range of .30-caliber projectiles. Once you reuse your brass, your ammunition costs will decrease even more. This is the first and most important question to ask before reloading because if you dont trust your tools, you cant be at your best. Ive got some TB and Hornady 208 AMax Bullets. I'm starting to load 300 blackout and looking for the best bullet weight, powder type/grainsfor sub sonic suppressed. Good info. Lil' Gun with berry's 220gr starting load : r/300BLK - Reddit 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 If you want really quiet suppressed subsonic loads that do not cycle the action, use a faster pistol powder; almost anything in the burn rate range of Unique & Universal or faster can work well. It's also pretty nice when suppressed due to a lack of residue buildup. Lil'Gun gives less flash and blast than the other two, but in some loads H110 is more consistent. I was wondering if anybody had any data for a 208 amax for a sbr using a 208 amax and lil gun. Reply. Nosler also has a heavyweight offering, in addition to various lighter weight options. Lil gun 16 gr 1910 fps Re 7 16 gr 1510 fps Re 7 17 gr 1680 fps 1680 16 gr 1520 fps The testing showed them it was safe to load to Reloading doesnt have to be difficult if you have the right tools, knowledge, space, and humility. 7 comments share save hide report 73% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a Enter Accurate 5744. They are not just repurposed .308 bullets, but designed for .300 blackout velocities. It has quite a few 300 blk load offerings it. 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. Ramshot Enforcer is a high-performance, double-base spherical propellant intended for high-power handgun revolver cartridges, such as .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, or .500 Magnum. A view into a Dillon Precision XL650 progressive reloading press midway through loading some .300 Blackout with 180-grain Rainier Ballistics FP bullets.The .300 Blackout has had a few years to grow now. When starting a new load, always begin with the starting load data written in a recent handloading guide, or 15% under a listed maximum load if there is no starting load data provided. A typical 125-grain bullet for supersonic loads, such as a Sierra MatchKing 2121, has an overall length of approximately 1.18. I have been testing with the Lee 150 gr fn. As far as the other machines, I would stick to what they recommend.One of two tools I find indispensible, not including those for making necessary die and press adjustments is a case gauge. Old Craftsman 6-inch dial calipers passed on the author by his machinist father alongside a Wilson .300 Blackout case gauge. If you want cheap, youre looking at having to buy remanufactured ammunition, which can sometimes be of questionable quality. Hodgdon's 2013 Annual Manual only lists one load with H110 and Sie 220 gr. Bullets for the .300 Blackout are where things can also get interesting. Required retuning my gas block from my 125TMK.H110 supers load to cycle fully. Its also just as important to ensure that the Intellidropper is on a level surface so the scale is balanced. 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. Seems like I found a decent starting point at 6.6 grains at 2.240" oal but I shot it the other day and I swear it was breaking the sound barrier. May 10, 2017 in Rifle/Shotgun. Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more. The .300 Blackout is an intermediate rifle cartridge, just like 5.56mm NATO and 7.62x39mm. The 7.6239 is a bottleneck rimless case meant to be used at intermediate combat ranges (less than 500 yards). i am waiting for some powder to come in this week. is the glorified version to run 110-220gr projectiles,sub & super sonic. You have a number of options. Website by Hudson. I had a bit better luck with the AA1680 on subs. You cannot paste images directly. Our bullets start with a swaged lead core and are then electroplated with copper to their final weight, leaving no lead exposure. Furthermore, the compatibility of a subsonic round in conjunction with a suppressor offers an incredibly quiet shot from a .300 Blackout barrel. It is an effective way to obtain ammunition for lower prices than equivalent factory ammo. The only thing that needs to be changed is the barrel. Any tips or load data is appreciated. Locks back as well. I have seen loads as low as 10.5,11.0 grains of cfeblk oal of 2.070 and 2.080 to get better accuracy. WebPowder Bul Weight C.O.L. For clarification, I loaded the Sierra 220gr RN over 10.1 gr of H110.With a 8.5 barrel and a can it is very quiet round. All .300 Blackout rifles can shoot either subsonic or supersonic with no additional changes or accessories, the only difference being in the ammunition. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. The typical range of bullet weights runs from about 110 grains all the way to 240 grains.For brass, you have some options. It was later followed by CFE Pistol in 2014 and CFE BLK in 2019. Where 180-grain subsonics are concerned, so far Ive had good luck with Reloder 7. Hodgdon CFE-BLK was designed to provide that level of consistency and performance in the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge, particularly when making subsonic loads. 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. One of the most nerve-racking feelings I got when I started to reload was how do I know for sure if the machine was giving me a good reading. 11.0 gr. It has quite a few 300 blk load offerings it. The subs will not always lock back on an empty mag unsuppressed Edited November 17, 2019 by Chillywig I was waiting for some to get back in stock which is why I tested Lil Gun and it did work. Using what you have on hand seems like its saving you money but it really ends up costing you in the end. There are many different powders you can choose for your 300 BLK ammo, so it depends on the purpose of your rifle and whether youre running a silencer and/or subsonic bullets. If you need greater amounts of ammo, you may want to look at a turret or progressive press. 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 look for 3 specs anytime I choose a suppressor (weight, length, and sound suppression). If you cannot find one powder in stock, the other may function as a substitute, using the same load data. Since it has a heavier bullet, it has a lower velocity (around 1000 fps), making it a great ammo option for home defense by pahack1972 Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:03 am, Post Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. Gonna Researchthat powder as it seems to work for both sub (208g amax)and super 180 BTST. Lil'Gun is usually the quietest of the three for suppressed subsonic loads in my rifles (a 9" and a 16", pistol gas in both), although H110 does better in certain loads. AA1680 seems to be one of the better all around 300 BO powders. H110 for standard loads. Great for subs in ARs. Thanks I will check some out for subs. I wouldn't mess with H110 with any projectile over 135gr if you are loading Blackout. 12.0 gr. No reviews have been written for this product. In a bolt action, I've gone to VV N32C (Tin Star) for everything from 110gr to 160gr subsonic. W296 is also viable for reloading .300 Blackout, although it is best suited for supersonic loads only. 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. Before I started to shoot the 300 BLK I thought it was just a more advanced 5.56x45mm round made for close to mid-range shooting. Both loads are with a 225gr. If you are planning to reuse your brass, and you should, you will probably want to clean it. by Maryland_Shooter Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:51 am, Post Choosing between the 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK SAAMI specs) and the 7.62x39mm caliber bullets is simply a matter of preference. H110 won't cycle, AA1680 around 11 grains is your best bet. I just loaded up 100 rounds with both H110 and Lil Gun. or 5.56 NATO chamber. As far as I know, you cant reload Berdan primers without extensive gunsmithing and ammunition skills. Most quiet but not functional (w/o lighter springing): 7.5gr AA#9,WSPM @ 2.245 OAL - 1,035 fps, I tried for a while to load the leatherhead bullets for a 8" upper and I had serious issues with leading up my can. I get similar insane ES numbers IMHIO it is on the edge of un acctable.. Long distance, the next best thing to being there! We were even close for a short time. Pasted as rich text. Cycles at 850 FPS out of a 10.5 AR. I was asking about using a 30 cal sabot and load them into the 300 AAC. Can I Shoot .300 AAC Blackout in a 5.56x45mm Chambered Barrel? Currently using 8.4g lil gun pushing 220g Amax but can get the speed down below super Sonic and the gun does not cycle. A Berdan Primer is the most common type of primer developed in Europe and features 2 flash holes for the ignition of the powder. From Hodgdons burn rate chart: 54 Alliant 2400 55 Ramshot Enforcer 56 Accurate Arms No. Made me think about loading for open where gas is king. I don't see any setback or pressure signs, indicating the bullet is adequately held, but not too tightly as to create unnecessary pressure. School for with some loads. Serving as optimal powders for their intended cartridges. One new winner* is announced every week! 2,486 ft/s (Hornady 115 Gr) Hodgdon Lil Gun Powder. Ammunition Reloading. So far H110 has worked great, rifle is reliable and accurate enough. 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