There are so many custom bullets and loads being developed. Y2I4ZjgxMDJmNDg1ZGMwMzQ2NzFmN2E5YTcwZDQwZTViYmU5MDc5ZGE3OWU0 A can on the end of your rifle is going to cut down significantly on the overpressure at the shooters ear, and can bring the muzzle blast down to more manageable levels. FNG / New Forum Member today, registering just after my first range session with my new SA SAINT .300 Blackout pistol. Supersonic .300 Blackout ammunition replicates the ballistics of 7.62x39mm, used by classic AK pattern rifles, but with cartridge dimensions designed with the AR-15 magazine in mind by JasonM Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:09 pm, Post Given equal penetration a larger bullet will damage more tissue and cause more bleeding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh7Apv8YyVM?t=5m39s. Having said that, that doesn't necessarily mean that a shooter can't enjoy the benefits of reduced muzzel signature just because they can't or won't own a supressor. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win. Before i got a 6.8, a 16" .300 unsuppressed was my primary hunting rifle. Suppressed 5.56 is around 135db. I am planning a .300 BLK as soon as the XCR is available, and I am only interested in subsonic/suppressed. MjQxYzgwMWFlN2IyYmNlZWI5N2JjZGQ0ZGU1MzQyZmI5MWMwODk1ZjUxYmMw Just keep in mind, if you are wanting .308 performance.buy a .308. nope. .300 Blackout subsonic is not ideal for medium to long range hunting, as the velocity and kinesthetic shock is greatly lowered from the supersonic. I've been tying to keep an eye on 300BLK supersonic development, for me what comes out of supersonic in the next months will tip the scales on whether I go 308Win or 300BLK on my next purchase. A bullet traveling at higher speed means more energy that can be transferred to the target upon impact, more effective range, more tolerance to drop and wind drift. Thats another debate for others to work through in other articles, but its my story and Im sticking to it. ZDUxNWQzNTY2ZTJiNjVhN2RiMzgwOWMxNWVlNDlhN2UyYzM3MTRiOGEzN2Zh From heavy subsonic loads to supersonic rounds, both with and without the silencer attached; we experienced no malfunctions of any kind". [emailprotected], Reduced risk of over penetration from a pass through projectile. You seem to have found a sweet setup in this article that does not have any feed issues. (Clearly, supersonic Blackout beats it soundly.). ago. There is Barnes RRLP in 300 BLK, though it may end up as LE/Mil only. For anything larger, or at distance, we would recommend going supersonic. I got into .300 BLK because it excels in short rifles and has subsonic ammo for suppressor use. I really like the FAL adjustable gas system. I have an SBR as well in 300BLK which is more fun but when traveling out of state it's easier to just take my 16". And, yes, a supersonic blackout can have all the same extra-pressure-induced operation symptoms as a 5.56. MmI2MDAzY2VkZmQ4MzZiZmU1OWQzZjU2ZDIxMmM4OTBjMGM2NDQ3YWEzNTUz OTdmMTQ0NThiYmQ1YTBkNDc2NGIwN2E1NzFiZTVjMDVlMjJhZTViNTU0YmI5 Final one was with a 5.56 Ruger American Ranch Rifle. A 16" .300 blackout gun running supers and suppressed is still pretty friggin quiet. This gun has shot subsonic and supersonic suppressed and unsuppressed flawlessly through 2500 rds min. Reason for that is because the 300 BLK uses almost all the same AR parts used for a rifle chambered in .223/5.56mm. It is nice to hear other shooters . In the dark, maybe just up out of bed, and then theres a blinding fireball and an ear-splitting report, and its difficult to recover situational awareness, especially at my age, and even with my rail-mounted light. First, it has to run the subsonic. 300blk subs are POINTLESS to run without a can, theyre still loud, less effective and unreliable, with a can yes they are super quiet and badass. Interested in picking up your own, Pandemic pricing is not over yet so if you are already an AR-15 owner, it's won't take much more for you to be able to start shooting 300 BLK. NTRjMTE3YWRjMTFiZjU2ZjY3NWM2NjIzMjMzOTIyNTU2MzcxODIzNjViMmQw _hester_ 6 yr. ago Yeah, but have there been measurements taken without a suppressor? Subsonic 300 Blackout holds more power than 919mm while retaining equal ratings of decibel while suppressed. by offsidewing Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:34 pm, Post Pandemic pricing is not over yet so if you are already an AR-15 owner, it's won't take much more for you to be able to start shooting 300 BLK. The 7.62x39mm is another that can be made to be a great subsonic cartridge (but most factory ammo is supersonic). It cracks me up, that the 320 pound, crisco leaking computer chair army speaks of subjects that they "read" on the internet. The farther down the barrel the gas port is located, the lower the pressure will be by the time the bullet passes the port and the gas enters the port. Most factory .300 Blackout subsonic loads are a little more powerful than a routine .45 ACP handgun loading, if we're going on (the admittedly incomplete) calculated energy figures. Y2ZiMWUwMjljYjc2NjMyZDRjOTA0ZTkxMzk2MGEzMWVmMjFmYWVlOTdjZjFm NmYzMzU2MjU0YmYzZjg4NDg1MTU4MWE0NDc4ZWUyODcyZTAwNjVhMmQxMjcy NjI2MDFhZjNkMzY1NTA2MTQxNDNlYjJmMDNhNTQwOWM1ODc5MGRhZWY4Njlk Oh, my only hog of this year so far was with a 16" Noveske 300BLK. I dont know how many have fired a 5.56 AR-15 carbine inside a room, but its sensory overload. The armor was going to charge me a lot of money to find the problem until CMMG tech support told me. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Thats port pressure. Not technically the same as chamber pressure, but its from the same source. I don't have a single SA rifle of any kind, so all I do is read other peoples post about any SA rifle (M1A and other AR types). If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. That' I reload all my stuff so factory ammo prices aren't a consideration for me. You might get away with it for a subsonic setup as described here, but since its so close to the chamber, the gas is at full fury and will wreck the valve apparatus in short order (flame-cutting). Yes. If someone wants to build up an upper that could run both super-and subsonic, theres going to be some parts mods involved before the cartridge switch. But! 300 blackout is very much a do-it-all round, but if you're not gonna be shooting suppressed and the shorter barrel length doesn't matter go 556. . by 300Blk Fri May 27, 2011 10:17 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Done like that, the relatively tiny amount of fast-burning propellant behind that honking .30-caliber bullet gets put to work effectively because the pressure at the gas port is higher. One trick to get reliable subsonic function in a gun thats been built around more ideal supersonic function is lightening up the back end of the system. ZmU3NWNhNWM4YjFjYWNjMTMwNTE4MTRlZjNjNzhiNDE2MTgwMzE3NmFhZmUz Always (always) keep in mind that were operating in a world of fractional milliseconds defining too much and not enough, and hotter and cooler.. Due to NFA laws in my home state, two different guns were used for this test. The value of the 300 Blackout boils down to two factors. MjI3YjA3MzA4NzgwNTg1ZWFhZDYzZDIwODBiN2U5YzkzNDkwN2NlYzVkNmRl Supersonic ammunition will provide more range, energy delivered on target, and less drop or wind-drift at range. There is no noise from the action or any created via the ejection process as noticed in a semi automatic firearm. The last one is especially critical in the context of the 2021 market for firearms, accessories and ammunition. I think carbine length systems and 16 barrels are part of the problem with .300 blk. OUR GST-9 IS UNAFFECTED BY THE LATEST 12/28 ATF CLARIFICATION LETTER & SHIPS IN 3 DAYS! - So, the Mode 1 set screw, fully inserted, allows the maximum amount to gas to be used in cycling the weapon? Civil? It's been metered and subsonic .300Blk is far quieter. In terms of ballistics and terminal performance, supersonic is where 300 BLK really shines, especially in SBRs, and especially compared to 5.56 for short to mid-range use. That really all has to do with bullet design/bullet engineering. You dont have an issue with your 300blk if it wont run subsonic ammo UNSUPPRESSED! The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! cursor: pointer; On the other hand, supersonic offerings, when combined with suppression, will still conceal ones position and affords longer range lethality due to flatter shooting, lower weight bullets. Ballistically I agree that the 300BLK doesn't outperform much of anything when it comes to 16" and unsuppressed, but it kills deer out to at least 200 yards just fine, and that's what I want. background-color: #ffc107; eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiMDc2MjAyNzUzMDYxOWMyOGNiMTAyYTBjMWQ0N2UxNDQ2 Products manufactured by 80% Arms carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. One new winner* is announced every week! I've only shot a couple through my 300's just to make sure they work and have been ratholing the rest as my wait should be over next month and I can break in the new can very well. You can always pickup a 300bl later. While subsonic ammunition surely does have its benefits when it comes to covert operations, close range, and personal defense, this kind of bullet is not ideal for the big game hunter. Powders are selected for optimal performance and consistency from lot to lot. by 300Blk Fri May 27, 2011 9:36 am, Post Suppressing a supersonic round does a great job of protecting your hearing, but you'll never get the Hollywood effect. NTM5OTc1MGMzYzdhYTJiZGM5NmZjOGU0NWNhYjI0NDhjZjc5NWJjYWIxOThm But if you are spending close to $1 per round for quality factory ammo, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at some actual decibel meter comparisons between between top brands. Centerfire shooters looking for ultimate quiet will often reach for 300 Blackout subsonic ammunition. Required fields are marked *. Btw: Supersonic ammo is also a really bad idea because of the VERY loud report and large muzzle flash. Post I had it 6 months before I got the silencer and put 500-700 rounds through it.. Gain a deep knowledge of ballistic science and access our improved ballistic calculator. - And the Mode 3 screw allows a varied amount to gas to be used in cycling, and the correct amount of gas (and the setting of the AGB) is dependent on correct cycling, using the procedure outlined on page 35? The price of subsonic 300 BLK now averages $1.15 - $2.85 per round (Consider this cost if you plan on using subsonic 300 BLK to shoot follow up shots rapidly on target). Most factory .300 Blackout subsonic loads are a little more powerful than a routine .45 ACP handgun loading, if were going on (the admittedly incomplete) calculated energy figures. by 300Blk Fri May 27, 2011 7:25 am, Post Id suggest running a standard USGI-spec buffer and plain old standard variety carbine-length spring for subsonic. No big surprise guys but Short barrel+weak ammo+ no backpressure=shit reliability ps. Despite larger bullet expansion size the temporary and permanent wound cavities of expanding subsonics are typically much smaller than expanding supersonics. } by 300Blk Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:00 pm, Post if running nothing special and you just want a 30 bore get a PSA 7.62 x 39 upper kit. A suppressed supersonic load will have a lot more gas coming back into the action compared to an unsuppressed subsonic load (these two examples are the extremes). Y2JlY2Q1YmJhNWYxMjYxZTFhNDI1Yzg0N2U1MmMzZGJlY2U3MTk5ODY0MTdk My SIG MCX Virtus 9" 300 blackout has about 300-400 rounds through it. These are not as common now as they once were, but an AR-15 carrier doesnt have as long of a full-profile section on its body as does the USGI-standard M16-format carrier (which is far and away the most common now). If you don't have any experience with a suppressor I recommend you do your homework on the different models as cost doesn't always mean best sound suppression or quality. With high-quality cartridge cases and primers, Subsonic Ammunition offers the performance and accuracy shooters have come to expect from Hornady. But I think I would rather go with the .30 Remington AR cartridge instead now. Actually by far the most work being done for 300 BLK is supersonic. So, if you think .45 ACP is a reliable choice for a defensive round, subsonic Blackout beats it. I feel the concept by design puts less stress on the internal parts and I hope manufacturers continue developing in that direction in order to better refine how we adjust ar gas systems. OWEyN2JmMTE0ZGM2MzkxYjdhZDc1N2EzYzNhOGQzY2I4NDNkNTJkYjI1MDcy margin-bottom: 10px; ODdjMzY2OGY3ZTFlNmE1NzZmODA4NTY2MjM5YzAwNTRjMTc1MTdiZTkzZjE0 border-radius: .25rem; Go 300blk pistol. Sub Sonic Ammo out of an Unsuppressed 300 Blackout Young and Tactical 3.49K subscribers 213 25K views 3 years ago In this video Trent shoots his 300 blackout to see if it can run sub. I was shooting subsonics, while my suppressor sits in the gun store safe waiting for some schmuck to rubber stamp a form, because they're all that I could find. Use factory loads and factory brass for reloading. It may not display this or other websites correctly. What is the diameter that your expanded subsonic .300 will achieve in the human anatomy vs that of the much wider 45(+P or even non +P for that matter)? Buy American Eagle 300BLK 200gr Suppressor. I have the SA Victor .308 rifle with the adjustable gas block. With bullet weights in the 190-220 grain range, and a muzzle velocity below 1,100 FPS, 300 Blackout is one of the best cartridges for shooting subsonic rounds. I assembled (hard to really say built) an Alpha Shooting Sports 10.5 .300 pistol upper with Nitride coated bag and with an Aero Precision lower, and have a Mystic X silencer. Supersonic 300BLK can have nearly three times the kinetic energy as a subsonic 300BLK. NetJnkie 6 yr. ago Oh duh. To make the latter work, the . Posted: 1/25/2015 10:31:10 AM EST. text-decoration: none !important; Lucky or good Im not really sure which, but Ill take it. Just recently purchased a pistol upper kit for thr build Im working on. Unsuppressed, a significant muzzle flash will occur that may hamper low light visibility, the report may cause hearing damage and temporary disorientation. Some of you stated that you would pick heavier and quieter rounds to preserve situational awareness and communication abilities. Please keep it civil people. If you have any interest in shooting quiet be it with a suppressor or not (subsonic 220gr is a little louder than a .22 unsuppressed) the 300blk is THE BEST subsonic/supersonic rifle available. The backpressure will not be enough to run reliably (if at all), and the accuracy will will also suffer. Versus 6.8, you're not gaining anything but diameter. I got one just to have another round to play with. An AR-15 carrier is about a half-ounce lighter (though it varies with each manufacturer), and, working within this world of milliseconds, that matters. I agree, but not for some reasons commonly given. by JasonAAC Fri May 27, 2011 10:14 am, Post It's that quiet. This purpose excludes taking down big game effectively and ethically. If anything, its the heavier bullets that are more likely to keep going. If you do plan on shooting suppressed or aiming at targets within short distances then proceed with the 300 blackout platform. I enjoy them just as much as the short ones. Maybe a greater margin of error for nicking a vital organ as a result of larger bullet expansion. Instead of just yelling at the clouds, I thought we could bring in a few experts in the field of ammunition development and ask them for their thoughts on the matter.