Buy some 100 or 125 grain ammo that will move along at up to 2,400 feet per second. Well I feel like an idiot. 300 AAC Load Test For 150 gr. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. It is just that important and helpful. For match-grade ammo, this is a relatively affordable option. Yes! ABOUT CHAD: Chad is a world champion elk caller and two-time Eastern US Elk Calling Champion. Phillip Velayo currently serves as Gunwerks Long Range University Lead Instructor. I have used some M80 pulled 147 Grain bullets and while they shot, they were not exactly accurate. I personally, and after reading a lot on 300blktalk, determined that Lil-Gun was potentially a better powder for the mid weight loads. Lil' Gun with berry's 220gr starting load. The same goes for the .300 AAC Blackout when compared to the .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO round = its the same bullet/projectile with a little less hitting power (but not, IMHO, much less!). I agree on the aggregation part for sure. If you have ever been interested in adding a suppressed firearm to your arsenal, the 300 Blackout platform is ideal. I never had a problem with it in two 16" barrels with carbine gas systems using 110-130 grain bullets. Hornady is one of the nation's most recognized ammunition brands. All together, this package gives you a .30 caliber wallop with no more recoil than a standard 5.56. I got great velocities and with lil'gun with 110 -150 grain bullets. Clearly the subsonic loadings are not intended for long range use, although it might serve as an exceptionally lightweight mortar. A longtime resident of Virginia, Todd competes in over 16 different shooting disciplines (to include USPSA, 3-Gun, Steel Challenge, IDPA, Olympic Rapid Fire, Shotgun Shooting Sports). These are apparently actually Hornady A-max match grade bullets. A view into a Dillon Precision XL650 progressive reloading press midway through loading some .300 Blackout with 180-grain Rainier Ballistics FP bullets. Of course, all of these options will have incredibly diverse trajectories, and thats what gives scope makers fits over the 300 AAC Blackout. This ammo comes in boxes of fifty rounds. Just In the 2019 season, he will compete in twelve two-day national matches and 15 regional matches across the country, totaling 4,170 precision hand-loaded match rounds burning roughly 131,355 grains (18.75 pounds) of Varget in matches alone. ( Zeroed in Red Dot as well ). by Dolomite_Supafly Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:28 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, So I was looking at loads on the Hodgdon reloading data site and it looks like Hodgdon has increased the max loads for Lil Gun and lighter projos by a good bit. The HP American Gunner line of ammunition includes a series of proven, versatile loads that have proven popular for target shooting, hunting, and self-defense. Thread Starter Mygrainman; Start date Sep 28, 2017; Tags blackout fun 1; 2; Next. The HP American Gunner line is completely made in the U.S.A. using top quality materials and components. Is it sufficient stopping power for hog hunting? The process is too much to go into here, but its not that big a deal. Since the 300 AAC Blackout uses a cut down case, the ribs will be supporting the bullet itself, so the projectile has to be consistent with the expected dimensions, else feeding reliability will suffer. Crimping is not needed in the AR platform if neck tension is correct. With a sub load, you need to ensure the bullet is stable before you attach your suppressor and you need to do all velocity up without the suppressor attached. Obviously, the RPK can throw rounds much further, but not as accurate as a 7.6263 bullet. The game hooked me, but I fell in love with the people! Since returning to competition on 2009, Dianna has earned a plethora of High Lady wins, including the 2013 and 2016 USPSA Ladies Open National Championship. Good luck! 300 Blackout 220 GR SIE HPBT Hodgdon CFE BLK .308" 2.260" Starting Loads Maximum Loads CALIBER BULLET WEIGHT MANUFACTURER POWDER BULLET DIAMETER Incidentally, 4227 is listed in almost every category, even more often than H110/W296 or Lil Gun. This makes it a good option for a standard tactical round to tune your AR around. If you want to save a bit of money and don't mind buying foreign ammo, you can't go wrong with Aguila. The .300 Blackout has become very popular in recent years, and this is due in part to the cartridge's high versatility. He also placed second in the World Elk Calling competition. If you absolutely have to give Lil'gun a try, a good starting load with a 200-210 gr bullet is from 8.2 to 8.7 gr, with an OAL dependent on specific bullet. I was hoping to get 2600 fps from it. He is a four-time World Champion, 13-time National Champion, the only Triple Crown winner in Action Shooting Sports and has 600+ (and counting) local and regional shooting competitions. This line gives you 2200 fps of muzzle velocity and 1343 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. Thanks for your help. In her free time, she shoots in NRL22 club matches around the Kansas City area, where she lives with her husband Shane and where she works as a pharmacist. If you get crafty and learn how to cut down your own brass from .223 Remington cases, you have an infinite supply of cheap brass. My question is how much would you load into a 158gr bullet. Desert Tech SRS A1 with TS Customs 308 win, 22 CM, and 7 LRM barrels. Check out some of the cast coated bullets to feed that thing. Overall reliability and accuracy are aided by high-quality shell cases and primers. They weigh in on the heavier side at 200-grains. Perhaps as the popularity increased as a 300 Blackout powder Hodgdon took notice and did a lot more testing. Shooting off the shelf 125gr bullets the two guns shoot just fine averaging 2050fps and 1960fps repectively. tgilbert851@gmail.com. Weve already hinted at the incredibly broad range of bullet weight and velocity that can be successfully fired from the same gun. The 125 and 135 grain Sierra MatchKing bullets gave excellent accuracy performance. She has competed on the TV series, 3 Gun Nation as well as an upcoming show called The Big Gun on Sportsman Channel, airing in Q1 2016. If you have a suppressed AR in 300 Blackout and want to stock up on affordable ammo, this is a great option. Manufacturers don't tend to appear more than once in our guides without reason. I am attempting to work up loads using 150gr. The one Ive been using is carbine length. During his time, Phillip completed 4 overseas deployments and served in all billets available to a Scout Sniper, to include Scout Sniper Team Leader, Chief Scout Sniper, and Scout Sniper Instructor. 135 Grain Sierra MatchKing Lil Gun 17.5 2,093 1.42 She recently took on the role of Southwest Regional Director for the Precision Rifle Series. Join the #1 community for gun owners of the Northwest. Misfires can be dangerous as they may go off after a short delay, while Bubba is peering down the bore to see what went wrong. I find the 300 BO to be just a glorified 7.6238 round They run so close together they could be faternal twins. The ballistic coefficient is .290 and the sectional density is .166. Thought maybe it might work in the 300blk AR I put together, Has anyone tried it with cast bullets from 130 to 230 gr. Vintage Boxes - Gear, Shell, Case, Primer, Group Buys Design, Active , Waiting and Archives, Closed Buys/Waiting for delivery/in shipment, If this is your first visit, be sure to I used CCI 400 small rifle primers for all of them to cut out at least one variable. Todd is also a sought-after firearms instructor for military, law enforcement, and competitive shooters around the world. According to all the load data I can find suggests using an overall length that is far to long to seat the bullet down to the cannelure. Im only sharing this load information here for illustrative purposes to point out the diversity of the 300 AAC Blackout. We recommend upgrading your current browser or. Our 10.5 SBR hovers around 2 groups @100 yds, and grey hairs are multiplying in attempts at reducing that number! It didnt take long for it to catch on among shooting enthusiasts and it is now a fairly popular option for the AR-15 platform. I am not sure how it would work with the 150's, but maybe it will work. 125, 245 and 220 grain projectiles, left to right. Hornady markets the line as the culmination of ballistics expertise with modern technology. Experience tells me the 550 press prefers a ball type powder. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. For the subsonics, I loaded it with 8.5 grains on H Lil' Gun, it too was inaccurate but fun to shoot and cheap! 300 AAC Blackout 220 Grain Sierra MatchKing, 2,350 fps, 100 yards -6.09 This comparison to the AK comes up all the time; but really it shouldnt. 125 graIn Sierra MatchKing H110 18.0 2,146 0.94 Zach, a resident of McCook, Nebraska, started shooting trap and hunting when he was 10. by rwilky78 Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:18 pm, Post Lil' Gun is an advanced technology propellant designed for 410-bore shotshell reloaders. ABOUT MARSHA: Marsha is the co-host of Shoot Straight with Chad & Marsha and is a Licensed Montana Professional Guide. They come in boxes of 20. I remember reading to knock of 10% of the max load to start as a starting point in general. I worked from 15.5-17g and had no pressure issues with Lil-Gun. She has a passion to introduce the shooting sports and showcase gun owners and the 2nd Amendment in a positive light. Some of their bullet and cartridge designs have reached legendary status. Love tinkering with different bullets and powders. Just for kicks, I tested a few factory loads for velocity and accuracy too: Load Velocity (feet per second) Accuracy (MOA) All the components, including brass and primers, are about as high quality as you will find. Pattern was tight but down and to the left about 3 inches. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The shell cases are high-quality, as are the primers and propellant. Precision is making and looks forward to the future of creating the best professional custom rifles on the market. I dont have a 300 blackout anymore. You can find Ryan on Shooting Gallery on The Outdoor Channel, and Realtree.com. At 18 grains everything starts to wear out quicker and the load becomes dangerous. If anyone has a similar load/experience with this setup or end goal, please give me some direction. Converting an AR-15 to fire 300 Blackout is as simple as swapping its barrel. 300 Blackout 150 GR HDY IB Hodgdon Trail Boss .308" 2.235" . Im currently shooting a. speedy 125 g and hitting targets consistently at 350 yards I was wondering if someone had a suggestion for subsonic rounds for my 300 blackout I havent tried any yet but I am up for suggestions so I wont be purchasing many different types of rounds. He is also a noted TV personality, regularly appearing on TV programs Shooting USA. Despite the price, this Fiocchi full metal jacketed ammo gives you outstanding consistency and reliability. I custom make all of my rounds for my 300 AAC Blackout and just started using the Hornady 150gr FMJ BT. The 410 shotshell has long been difficult to load due to shortcomings in powder fit, metering, and burning characteristics, but no longer. by Ben B. No more spilled shot or bulged cases. These give you outstanding accuracy and only slight dispersion when they are suppressed. 10 or 12 powder quantities for each type of powder It features a calibrated ballistic compensation reticle for supersonic and subsonic rounds. These light, high-velocity rounds are perfect for tactical situations and varmint hunting, the traditional purview of the AR-style rifle. These rounds are designed to fire and cycle smoothly through suppressed modern sporting rifles. Nevertheless, these rounds stand out because you can't find a round with more consistent ballistics. Things dont like to travel at or close to the speed of sound ! For all testing, I used the same rifle this Daniel Defense DDM4v5 300 AAC Blackout equipped with a SilencerCo / SWR Specwar 762 suppressor. The ballistic coefficient of the projectile is .250 and the sectional density is .188. 110 grain Barnes TAC-TX H110 19.5 2,377 1.0 Red X arms (redxarms.com) has a complete A4 carbine length upper (minus the bolt carrier group and charging handle) (at the time it cost) for $390 including shipping! I have dropped Lil Gun as well, but for different reasons. Only use load data from a printed manual from a reputable manufacturer. Ryan has volunteered for HAVA and Freedom Hunters events getting wounded vets into competition and/or hunting. Love it or hate it, the 300 AAC Blackout is an interesting and incredibly diverse cartridge. Well, it starts here. Each bullet is tested for consistency in weight and quality. And suppressors can make a bit of a difference, usually an increase in velocity, adding importance to your point of staying well below your local conditions speed of sound. Plus, by buying Hornady you are supporting a great American company. Imagine trying to design a ballistic compensation scope for a cartridge that can use 110 grain projectiles traveling at 2,400 feet per second AND 245 grain projectiles traveling at 950 feet per second. by phils3 Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:11 pm, Post Buzz, One mag of testing should be enough to see if there is a problem. The 410 shotshell has long been difficult to load due to shortcomings in powder fit, metering, and burning characteristics, but no longer. 125 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips and 125 grain Hornady SST bullets are also a great 300 Blackout solution. Remington rates the muzzle velocity at 2215 fps and the muzzle energy is 1360 foot-pounds. The one missing from this photo is Accurate 1680 which is an excellent all around solution for 300 Blackout. Lil Gun was designed to fit, meter and perform flawlessly in the 410-bore. I am using CBI pistol powder. It has proven its reputation for innovation by developing excellent rounds such as the .17 HMR, the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .204 Ruger. Sig Sauer is a name that is immediately associated with quality and innovation. He was trained as an armorer in the US Army, where he spent six years as a Military Police Investigator. grains Primer: Federal Small Rifle Cartridge Overall Length: 2.18 inches Muzzle Velocity: 2,058 fps In supersonic. Lil' Gun is an advanced technology propellant designed for 410-bore shotshell reloaders. They have paid attention to every possible detail of the manufacture of this ammo to give you the best accuracy and dependability. 2019 Alabama Precision Long Range Challenge 5th, 2021 Alabama Precision Long Range Classic 3rd. Stick with published data only, the only exception is it is safe to reduce charges by up to 20% on your own, unless you are loading a large capacity case with a slow burning powder, that is the only situation you need to worry about squibs. Jake travels the country shooting, directing precision rifle matches, and teaching precision rifle classes. I have the CCI 400 and 41 on hand if I need to use that instead. As you can see, you could spend the rest of your life testing different iterations within this caliber. A forum community dedicated to Sharpshooters and Sniper enthusiasts. He play trumpet in the Junior High Band and I am an honor roll student at St. Pats. Start well above subsonic and work down to 1050 with a chronograph. This Barnes TAC-TX 110 grain projectile is made specifically for 300 AAC Blackout. Now that I had a good working set of dies, and about 500 .223 Rem/5.56 NATO cases resized to .300 AAC Blackout, next was to find what my Red X arms loved. If you do a rough comparison of muzzle energy of the 300 AAC Blackout to the 7.6239 (AK-47) round, youll see a slight edge to the AK with a 100 grain bullet. The muzzle velocity is 1050 fps and the muzzle energy is 465 foot-pounds. The best feature is the quality of all the components used. Michael Lutes is the managing editor and owner at Gun Mann. I will start my loading this morning. His proven expertise in firearm manipulation and shooting techniques has enhanced the skills of countless individuals and agencies. Tinkering is the key word here, as performing a methodical approach to determine the most accurate combinations of loads would take centuries. This ammo expands upon the inherent reliability advantages of the 300 Blackout to offer excellent impact and accuracy. Hornady and Nosler loads listed are near maximum so check your manuals. Shooting with a suppressor increases backpressure and helps cycling alot too. "rjacobs" quote removed at "rjacobs" request. Using DDM4 300 BO. by skeetman77 Mon Dec 26, 2016 5:53 pm, Post Chad is also the Director of Advertising & Media Relations for CVA Muzzleloaders, PowerBelt Bullets, Bergara USA, DuraSight Rings and Bases, Quake Industries and Konus Optics. For high-quality ammunition at a reasonable price, they are very hard to beat. Thank you for sharing Hodgdon Reloading data. He is also the past Editor of Blackpowder Guns and Hunting Magazine. it has been the most consistent powder, both sunsonic and suoersonic, I have ever used. I quit using it because the extra heat doesnt play well with cast bullets. Since then it has revolutionized handguns and won some of the most desirable military contracts. Ive been working with different loads and testing accuracy. Do not have to be sub loads . The 300 Blackout emerged from the 5.56 NATO cartridge as a specialized caliber ideal for suppressed use during spec ops. I love little gun for my mag revolver loads and now I have all the stuff to load for my 300 I will be using it for that. In 2015, Ryan and Dianna traveled to over 36 events across the world, including Italy and New Zealand. The projectile has a ballistic coefficient of 0.56. No part of the landscape, from pop cans to squirrels, was immune to a 10 round burst from a Ruger. Perhaps as the popularity increased as a 300 Blackout powder Hodgdon took notice and did a lot more testing. These rounds are sure not to disappoint. I have Lil' Gun and Accurate 1680 on hand, and will start working from the minimum advertised charge and go down in .5 gr increments. In 300 blk I prefer Lil'Gun over H-110 for bullets over 135 grs. The 7.6239 is a bottleneck rimless case meant to be used at intermediate combat ranges (less than 500 yards). Ive tested many other rounds through my Red X .300 AAC Blackout upper and some work OK but none as well as the Hornady V-Max 110 grain bullets. 300 AAC Blackout 110 Grain Barnes TAC-TX, 2,350 fps .223 Remington 55 grain, 3,100 fps, 100 yards +0.73 +1.57 150 grain Fun with the 300 blackout. However, since its development ten years ago, the caliber has been developed and tested for hunting at mid to long-range with outstanding results thanks to its 30 caliber knockdown power. These mid-weight full metal jacketed bullets give you excellent supersonic performance. I am currently working on a subsonic load for a 300 blackout. I'm still fuzzy on the ogive method but will not proceed until I'm clearly understanding it. Doh! Lbs,MAX Grains,MAX Velocity,Ft. VDL. As others have said the M80 pulled bullets aren't very consistent on both length and weight. You will want to take your ammo to the range to test the accuracy. It has digested all rounds I have put through it without one hiccup. I should add that most of what I have read indicates that max loads have much greater pressure variations. The top features of this 125-grain 300 Blackout ammo are the consistency and the match-grade projectile. In her off time, Regina writes for many publications in both print and digital mediums, trains other shooters, and mentors several up-and-coming female competitors in the precision rifle discipline. Brian spent three years in Spokane as a Zag until his baseball career was cut short by a tragic plane accident that took the lives of his parents and younger sister. This contributes to a combination of both accuracy and terminal performance. His last three years of service were spent at the 1st Marine Division Scout Sniper School as the Primary Marksmanship Instructor. by cwlongshot Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:41 pm, Post This makes a suppressed 300 Blackout really useful forwell everything a non-suppressed one is good for but less harsh on the hearing. (I.E. Required fields are marked *. Since opening GA Precision, George has been building some of the finest precision bolt guns and custom rifles. FMJBT. Hailing from the Kansas City-area, Jaclyn is a rifle shooter specializing in precision rifle shooting. 500 yards -399.13. The bullets are also cannelured for a solid case crimp. Thanks for reading. You can sort the brass, but most acquired examples of LC head stamps have date stamps covering several years you can spend days just putting together a reasonable amount of like years, and still not have batch consistency. Im just north of Sandpoint, Idaho and at 2300 foot elevation Ive found my suppressor works well on a warm (80+deg) day with loads upto 1140 fps, so dont forget the elevation factor in local conditions. Each round is loaded using cutting-edge electromechanical monitoring for perfect alignment and concentricity. Here is a link to leatherhead bullets. Well talk about that in detail next week. At a Glance: Our Top Picks for 300 Blackout Ammo. I read the sticky on powders and that Lil Gun may not work well in 16 AR barrels unsupressed. In Brians first full season, he achieved several top ten finishes, two regional match wins, and a 20thplace overall finish in the National Rifle League. Zach has several friends that are getting into reloading shotshells because of Zachs reloads. Remington is generally a safe option for good quality, reliability ammo. Sound speed is 1087 @ 32 degrees Fahrenheit . When Wyatts not hunting or fishing he loves competing in rodeos and roping off of his horse, General. Then started the task of measuring out different powder loads with W296 into 5 cases for 5 test loads that I will shoot this week so I can finally get to loading a lot of plinking rounds. My Red X arms .300 AAC Blackout LOVES Hornady V-Max 110 grain bullets loaded with Lil' Gun powder. The bullets are Sierra Match King projectiles. by BobinNC Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:42 pm, Post A couple months later, Zach shot USAYESS competition in Grand Island. So far as to supersonics I've been using 150 gr. After serving his country, George spent 20 years serving his community as a police officer. You can buy ready-to-go 300 Blackout brass or you can make your own from .223 brass. I was trying to get a very light crimp and get seated properly too. The primers are high quality staked and nickel-plated units. Having a solid base of knowledge and a firm grasp on your own shooting needs and requirements is important when shopping for any type of ammo and 300 Blackout is certainly no exception. Im a professional goofball, so I never really got physics. : We have more to come on the 300, so stay tuned. I am from the generation were we salvaged/recycled everything. When you tried the 8.5gr , did you try it in your 8.5 barreled gun too? A licensed Montana Professional Outfitter and Guide freelance writer, his articles and photographs have been featured in magazines including Outdoor Life, American Hunter, American Rifleman, Field and Stream. OUR TOP PICK: Aguila - 300 AAC Blackout 150gr FMJ Rifle Ammo. by dpete Sat Oct 17, 2020 12:57 pm, Post If it turned out to that CFE 223 could fill that role that would be the best of all worlds. Through shooting, Zach has met many people in the shooting community. One is hard pressed to find a nicer person. Soon, Zach was shooting skeet and fell in love with the sport. I was mistaken on primer I have to use. For over 25 years, he has worked in the firearms industry in product development, working and consulting with small arms manufacturing and related products. The lower the grain the faster the round and the harder it hits. For the shooter you cant beat the cost per round of the X39 with all of the Mil surplus ammo that is available. and 8 lb. Accurate 1680 seems to the best option for subsonic loads as it creates more gas volume for reliable cycling. I used a Leupold Mark 4 MR/T 1.5-5x20mm optic for all accuracy testing. In cold weather, 10F, 1088 + (10-32)= 1066 fps. The muzzle velocity is 1950 fps and the muzzle energy is 1266. With so many options in ammunition, it can be hard to choose the best type. I tinker with 300blk., have shot several hundred rounds with various combinations of components. Any idea where to start? The desire to know, when, how, and if he should take these shots along with an unquenched thirst for competition, lead Brian to shoot precision rifle events. I have loaded 38 spl with 5.4 grains with a 125g bullet. Phillip is also well known as a nationally ranked precision rifle competitor in the Precision Rifle Series and National Rifle League circuits. The load info for supersonic rounds was 16.5 grains of H Lil' Gun loaded to 2.15 oal. He apparently did get physics and he really likes guns. 22.5 C under a 115g projo!!!). DONATE. If you don't mind buying ammo that was not manufactured in the U.S.A., Magtech is a great option at a decent cost. All Rights Reserved. 16" carbine,pistol length gas port at .110. Available in 1 lb., 4 lb. I have 150g SST And 150g Interlock SP. featured article, I ended up using Lil' Gun powder, for my sub loads with the hornady 150gr fmj/bt. It is a Swiss-German collaboration founded in 1979. Ryan still has a passion for hunting, but 3-gun gives Ryan and wife Dianna the opportunity to travel together and compete with and against amazing people. All in 16" carbine AR. Hornady's Black line of ammunition is optimized for use with a variety of platforms, but mainly with modern sporting rifles, the most popular rifles today. My brass and primers do not show any signs of over pressure with 17.2 grains. Much bang for the buck, especially for plinking loads. The top features of this ammunition are the affordability and the reliability. In many ways, it is the anti-rifle cartridge. Theres entirely too much tinkering potential. Ive shot a bunch of 168 grain Sierra MatchKings and its a great plinking / target round. Brian Neace grew up in Southern Idaho in the Snake River Plain, surrounded by miles and miles of high desert to the north and bordered on the south by public wilderness. When it comes to subsonic performance, the 300 AAC Blackout has no direct competitor. smitters. A precision rifle enthusiast and owner of GA Precision, George likely needs little introduction. Personally I'd call it excellent considering that its an inexpensive upper. The muzzle velocity is 2175 fps and muzzle energy is 1313 foot-pounds. A half dozen powder types Later I got the 6 lbs of H110 from a guy on Backpage and I had Thunderbird T680 (military version of AA1680) already for subsonics (it is about perfect for 30 C Carbine too which is what I used it for originally). Accuracy is very good. Powder is Lil-Gun,primer is CCI 41, case are processed LC @ 1.360". The recommended OAL for a 210 SMK is 2.120, and the Barnes is likely fairly long for weight so you may have to . Fortunately, most of these are readily available. Ryan and Dianna continue to not only compete, but train and film all over the country. Ive only recently started tinkering with 300 Blackout loads and have already loaded and tested over 40 different projectile, powder and charge combinations, and Im just getting started. Also the BA barrels rock, my 9.5" BO is sub moa with several loads. He is a veteran, gun enthusiast, 3 gun competitor, and 2a advocate. 2011 2022 2023 2026 Propellant Case Primer Weight (grains) Muzzle Velocity (feet/sec) Weight (grains) Hodgdon Lil'Gun Lake City Federal 205 18.2 2013 20.0 C Alliant Power Pro 300-MP Lake City Federal 205 17.1 1866 19.2 The problem is that the comparisons do not use the same barrel lengths. It is hard to ignore Hornady when so much of the ammo they produce is a game changer in performance and value for money. Proudly Designed, Manufactured, and Assembled in the U.S.A. Keep your loads at least 100fps up or down sound speed and they will be more accurate . Her assignments included Patrol, Street Crimes, Narcotics, and Gangs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If youre a gun geek, get a copy! Shooter's Reference Load Data for .300 AAC Blackout .300 AAC Blackout - Manufacturer Loading Data Shellholder: Hornady #16 Lee #4 Lyman #26 RCBS #10 Pistol Rifle Cowboy Starting Max Source 100 gr HPCE / OTCE (Lapua) 0.308" Powder: N105 (VihtaVuori) Primer: Small Rifle Case: Lapua Trim Length: 1.362" C.O.L. Finally cant find 300Ac or afford it. In fact, the loads that I have tested with other powders (2400, and Reloader 7) have generated greater signs of pressure and less velocity. Out of my AR 1/8 the 150gr sst 16.0 gr h110 is really accurate and my go to for hogs and deer as a brush gun.