Clickhereto browse previous posts]. The .44 Mag is well known for picking up considerable velocity from a carbine. Cartridge Overall Length: 2.02 inches. Wideners offers a variety of loads, in bullet weights that vary from 110- to 220-grains. Part of todays confusion over 300 Blackout effective range and barrel length often stems from this flavor. All you need is a bigger diameter barrel. 300BLK vs. 5.56? Most AR-15 upper 300 Blackout rifles feature the 1:7 and 1:8 twist rate, which is the rifle barrels spin rate. The point is, based on the design parameters of the 300BLK round while you do get more velocity from a longer barrel the % increased velocity per inch increase in barrel isnt as much as with say a 5.56. That number comes from multiple conversations with the people who designed the 300 AAC Blackout cartridge, did the initial testing, and who continue to design guns around that caliber. . Longer barrels are not automatically more accurate. If you want a compact package with acceptable performance out of both supersonic and subsonic loads, then 8-10 is a good compromise. Mightnt a fast burning powder expand completely enough to be maximized in a 9 barrel, while a slower burning powder would need greater length of barrel to maximize the burn? how much difference in sound is between a 30-30 and a300black out with a can on it. This adaptability to the existing rifle specifications was made possible by the fact that the designers and engineers chose not to go down the path of building up from scratch. Dennis- 300 BLK starts with a 5.56 casing that they neck down much shorter, allowing for a wider and longer bullet that can now weigh significantly more than any 5.56 can. Even though it is short, a 6-inch barrel can generate enough velocity to hit close-range targets. On the downside, the weight of these bullets prevents them from traveling far and maintaining a flat trajectory. What is Foghorns opinion of the Gemtech GMT-300BLK as a suppressor for a .300 BLK? There arelots ofbetter options that have come on to the market in the last few years, and the 762-SDN-6 just hasnt held up to the newer competition. Longer barrel lengths offer greater accuracy and velocity, with a maximum length of 16 for the 300 BLK. The more we all know, the better organized and stronger the shooting and hunting community will be. WebAt 200 yd (183 m), the 300 BLK drops 2 in (51 mm) lower than the 6.8 SPC, while it drops 30 in (760 mm) lower at 500 yd (457 m). What happened to it will fire from any AR-15 you might have doesnt appear to be the case since now you say a 9 barrel is optimal but which would require an SBR $200 stamp, you may need an adjustable gas block to handle over gassing & shoot subsonic and then theres the ammo is twice the cost what I pay for my 556 rounds.. My interest in building a 300 AAC for hog hunting that I could just slap in my upper is quickly deteriorating, especially since the gun may not even cycle without, additional hardware if you want to what was promised, which is shoot both supersonic and supersonic through a stock 16 barrel. I was at first considering a 9" barrel with a 1:7 rifling, for that is what the cartridge was designed around. We refer to it as one rotation over a particular inch of barrel. I have a Q Honey Badger Barrel Assembly which is 7 and a Q Trash Panda. WebSince we first launched BBTI in November of 2008, it has become a primary reference tool for firearms enthusiasts of all stripes and from around the globe. (In the early days of jet aircraft, a lot of planes were shaken apart when passing through the sound barrier.) You remind me of that writer who was a big fan of the .270 back in the Field and Stream days. Attaching a 6 suppressor to this barrel length results in a total length of 14 to 16, which provides optimal muzzle velocity for accurate long-range shots. The 300 Blackouts .30 caliber bullet can be made especially long, and as the result may weigh up to 220 grains quadruple the weight of the typical 223 Rem rounds. A mystique surrounds the .300 BLK (AAC Blackout), and it overshadows this utility players ability to deliver All-Star numbers in a variety of roles. The well-known terminal performance of that Sub-X bullet, however, does make the load an ear-friendly option for some who hunt at relatively short distances. Granted, revolvers have a barrel / cylinder gap, but that is a separate issue. A 5.56 and a .308 will do everything you need it to do. If I had an adjustable gas block maybe but in reality I probably need Rifle+2 gas. Factory Starline and SIG produced 300 HAMR cases are available, but cases can be made from common and available 5.56/.223 cases. CQB isnt a place where bright flashes coming out of a barrel are an advantage, so using a 22-inch tube wont help much, if at all. A 9 to 10-inch .300 Blackout barrel keeps a gun portable and short enough to wield easily. This is not a function of the dimensional cartridge at a top level so much as it is a function of the SPECIFIC loaded cartridge you are using. I have two .300 BLK uppers from PSA. The 115 gr (7.5 g) 6.8-round has a higher muzzle energy of 1,694 ftlb (2,297 J) due to its greater velocity, while the 125 gr (8.1 g) 300 BLK round has a muzzle energy of 1,360 ftlb (1,840 J). Affordable Factory 300 BLK Ammo is Available. This issue isnt unique to 300 Blackout bullets, though. However, even worse for accuracy is the projectile slowing from supersonic to subsonic velocity. For example, if you shoot the same Hornady Sub-X 190-grain load from a 16-inch barrel, it will drop 33 inches at 200 yards a 14-inch improvement over shooting with a 10-inch barrel. I do anticipate hunting deer / pig with this build supersonic of course. Fortunately, you can reduce gunfire noise to protect your ears or hide your position by adding a suppressor to your barrel. Sound travels at 1,100 fps at sea level on a standard day. There were also efforts to introduce the AK-friendly 7.6239 mm (also .30-caliber) to modern sporting rifles, but many of them ran into the cartridges case geometry challenge, where feeding can become a concern. Compare that to the Omega at 120db and you have a HUGE audible difference. I need you to read this test by The SIlencer Shop that shows the SDN can at an enormous disadvantage when shot with 300 BO subs. FBI: Crime Rate Dropped During 2013, Year of Record Gun Sales. Been there, done that. BA, Rosco, WC, and others have all worked immediately without any specialty tuning. A 16-inch barrel ensures complete gunpowder burning to fire rounds with maximum force. Passing through the sound barrier imparts wobble. Ive seen a few other suppressors suffer the same fate, for the same reason. Sorry to be bearer of bad news. Thats the one, and only reason Im so anal about checking mine on the range, or in the field. The barrel should also deliver enough bullet velocity to hit far-off prey with deadly impact. ps.the arm brace apparently was deemed legal by ATF for incidental resting on your shoulder. Out of a cold unit, you will always have a flyer, usually the first shot. We will promptly replace or repair any product that we determine to be defective. This length ensures complete gunpowder combustion to generate maximum velocity and stabilizes the bullet for a flatter trajectory and improved accuracy. Attaching a 6 suppressor to this barrel length results in a total length of 14 to 16, which provides optimal muzzle velocity for accurate long-range shots. The shorter a gun barrel, the more the gas expulsion at the muzzle equals a relatively louder sound every time you shoot. Our initial research data covered the relationship between barrel length and velocity for some 13 common handgun calibers/cartridges. The stability provided by the long barrel will help the bullet fly on a flat trajectory and increase its likelihood of hitting its target. It too functions with all loads I have. Perfect for integral suppressor or just using as an SBR/pistol. Just an old farts opinion! It didnt take long for engineers at two of the industrys finest to solve the problem, though. Twitter and other social media icons below. However, heat build up effects point of impact. if you do want to talk, you can come to me. At this point, frictional (and other opposing) forces will start to DECREASE velocity. Most bullets from both cartridges weigh around 125-Grains. This was years ago and PSA was no help at all. This issue isnt unique to 300 Blackout bullets, though. The 115 gr (7.5 g) 6.8-round has a higher muzzle energy of 1,694 ftlb (2,297 J) due to its greater velocity, while the 125 gr (8.1 g) 300 BLK round has a muzzle energy of 1,360 ftlb (1,840 J). This may possibly be true, but I dont see links to formally derived stats to back up this claim. At a mere 200 yards with a 100 zero, the 300 Blackout drops nearly 5.5 inches more than the 5.56, at 300 yards it drops a whopping 19-inches more. Heavy, slow moving subsonic bullets experience more bullet drop than fast, more aerodynamic bullets. The powder needs not only fully burn, but also the products of said burning need to drop in pressure, before you start seeing a decrease in velocity. For example, with a 10.5-inch barrel, the .300 Blackout clocks an average velocity of 2200 feet per second. The deer Ive taken with my 8 300 BO dont know or care. With a relatively convenient recoil, the .300 AAC Blackout is known for giving users an easier time staying on target. Not a bad question at all. Any length over that will actually result in lower velocities. The SAAMI diagram for the 300 BLK is shown below. Unscrewing a muzzle device and replacing it with a suppressor in the field sucks. John McClain, *Competitive Shooter of the Week* As such, a subsonic 300 Blackout load makes an ideal accompaniment to a suppressor, suiting it well for (A) tactical situations where ear protection would be impractical, and (B) hunting hogs without scattering the whole pack after the first shot. For optimal performance with a suppressed 300 Blackout, we recommend a barrel length of 8-10. and ask bribes of companies to remove bad reviews. 300 Blackouts effective range can stretch quite a bit depending upon your goals. The military roots still show in the selection subsonic loads, although its neighborly friendly to ditch that familiar crack as the bullet breaks the sound barrierwhether its quieted at the muzzle by a suppressor, or not. Let's find out! They result in less range and more bullet drop at distance. Mission accomplished. In large part because of PSAKs being very dangerous garbage until very recently. I was thinking something along those lines, too. 5. As always, train with your rifle and make sure you know your intended purpose before you buy. On a gun you plan to carry, super heavy barrels are not ideal. 300 Blackout SAAMI Cartridge Specification. Please tell us more about how awesome it is. I had a table at the local gun shows for years. Saying things like at 10, the muzzle velocity hasnt yet reached its peak is misleading when youve got a cartridge with a wide swing of bullet weights and charge weights. Did you get it repaired? For you math types out there, a 30 dB reduction is enormous actually better than some earmuffs if the number is correct. Its an ad. Nobody shows pics like mine because it was not big dealnothing to talk about. Shorter barrels are ideal if you want a concealable and easy-to-carry gun, while a longer barrel is the best choice for optimal accuracy. Affordable Factory 300 BLK Ammo is Available. At 10, the muzzle velocity hasnt yet reached its peak. This isnt that hard. Both use AR-15/M4 magazines and cartridge-carrying capacity is identical. The stiffer barrel damps harmonics. Would be really nice to be accurate (reliably hit 12x12 target at 200..maybe 250 yards?) A 9" barrel will allow any 300 BLK cartridge to reach optimal velocity, while an 11.5" barrel will provide a bit more accuracy and stability if you plan on shooting mostly supersonic loads. Factory Starline and SIG produced 300 HAMR cases are available, but cases can be made from common and available 5.56/.223 cases. Why would you detach your suppressor for supersonic ammo? The .300 Blackout barrel delivers firepower and accuracy comparable to longer barrels. When you pair the barrel with .300 Blackout ammo, you get an easy-to-carry gun that spits rounds capable of penetrating heavy barriers. Lighter, 125gn bullets wont care, but long, slow bullets need FAST spin-rates. All the links go to Faxons website. Hunting Capability: 300 BLK conforms to state hunting regulations which may require a cartridge larger than .22 caliber. One of the best things about 300 BLK is that it gets complete burn in a much shorter barrel. As for silencers, either wait for the SIG SAUER cans to come on the market or get yourself an AAC MG-SD. A 9 inch barrel is definitely a handy length, but it is certainly not the fastest. Hi Lance, well I thought like you did, stick it on and go but being a dumb old guy I did not bother to research much. Compared to other ammunition like the 350 Legend, the .300 AAC Blackout is more effective in taking long-range shots. I was at first considering a 9" barrel with a 1:7 rifling, for that is what the cartridge was designed around. Hey Nick. Better question still. I like loading 300blk with a hand press for some unknown reason..I developed an affinity for the hand press when I was loading for my 460 XVR. Much better QD system than AAC, and with the replaceable mounts, you can even go direct thread if you want. For hunting expeditions or other long-range requirements, the .300 AAC Blackout has a maximum effective range of approximately 460 meters. Muzzle Velocity: 2,259 fps. WARNING: With some bullet options (and setback during chambering) 300 Blackout rounds will go into a .223 chamber and fire. There is obvious powder burn outside the barrel which is clearly visible on video. Adjustible Gas Block??? var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); So you recommended the harvester- the same can that BLEW OFF a rifle at TIFF and flew 40 yds into the berm. The muzzle velocity used for 5.56 in the chart is with a 16 barrel, but the 300 BLK is using a 10 barrel. AAC didnt develop a damned thing. We stand behind all our products and were here to support you. So would that be what theyre doing to make that so-called dragons breath novelty ammo, just adding a lot of extra powder to burn beyond the muzzle? Adding more barrel length after that point might still increase the velocity a bit, but the added weight isnt always worth the extra dollop of velocity. The reduced recoil and muzzle rise make taking accurate follow-up shots much easier. The AAC uses a similar weight and dimensional bullet as a 30BR and 20 inch barrels and longer are the standard for those highly accurate bolt guns. However, if you want a .300 Blackout barrel that can deliver sufficient power, accuracy, and maneuverability to serve you in various scenarios, go for a 9 to 10-inch barrel. For example, with a 10.5-inch barrel, the .300 Blackout clocks an average velocity of 2200 feet per second. That coupled with your complaints is why. Though the muzzle rise and recoil forces are not entirely negligible, they are not enough to affect follow-up shots for the shooter. And if you are out in the wild shooting at some long-range game, a longer barrel will give you both the power and accuracy advantage. For optimal home defense with the 300 Blackout round, a barrel length of at least 6 to 8 is recommended. Though there is a lot of talk among gun enthusiasts about the nine-inch sweet spot of barrel length when it comes to the .300 Blackout, the ammo works well with different variations of barrel lengths and uppers. or youll solve them. There is, however, a point of diminishing returns. Even the .357 magnum picks up considerable velocity when shot from a 16 or 18 carbine. The muzzle velocity used for 5.56 in the chart is with a 16 barrel, but the 300 BLK is using a 10 barrel. The 6.5 Grendel is a lower to mid-power 26 caliber cartridge. The catch is on a semi auto you may wind up with weirdness around pressure curves. For 300 AAC Blackout, that point is 9 inches of barrel. 300 BLK is the perfect round to suppress. Web5 models Noveske Lo-Pro Gas Block 300 AAC Blackout Barrel (1) As Low As (Save Up to 14%) $351.50 Final Sale. The last thing you ever want is a loosening silencer while shooting rapid fire or full auto. After investigation, AAC found the 7.6239 cases aggressive taper too extreme for a standard M4 magazine to accommodate. Longer barrels tend to be less rigid, so people go for bull barrels, but those get heavy so people go for fluted barrels. I was at first considering a 9" barrel with a 1:7 rifling, for that is what the cartridge was designed around. [Email your firearms-related questions to Ask Foghorn via[emailprotected]. 1) Barrel length? Though its a common report that subsonic ammo isnt remarkably accurate for most users, Ive been very pleased with my Remington 700s performance with 208 AMaxs. Rumor has it that SIG SAUER is coming out with their new line of rifle silencers at SHOT Show next year,and they are currently appear to be quieter and more durable than anythingelse on the market. As for velocity gained with added barrel length (from loads not tailored for subsonic), Hornadys website FAQ explains there is no way to simply calculate gain or loss because due to variations in individual firearms, but on average, velocity gains or losses will be approximately 25 or 35 feet per second per inch of barrel differenceTo truly measure performance, the load should be tested over a chronograph.. Using a short-barreled rifle is ideal for home defense as its compactness makes it easier to maneuver throughout the home. Realize that this gun is SPECIFICALLY designed for ultra close covert CQB use and is not concerned with supers and 100% powder burn. Not even from a 300 BLK. Converting an AR-15 to fire 300 Blackout is as simple as swapping its barrel. anyone have a good reliable source for ballistics of the most commonly commercially available and popular 300 blackout roundish relation to barrel length and rifling? I need to get the lathe going as well, and I havent had the time or patience to do it. The numbers make it obvious its flatter shooting than the subsonic load. Preparing for 300 BLK upper build and have further questions: I want to use both sub and supersonic ammunition and am a reloader so leaning toward the 1/8 twist to take advantage of the calibures flexibility. Since the paperwork and tax didnt kill you, and they already have your fingerprints, youre gonna want to SBR it. Supersonic ammo in a 10-inch barrel retains rifle caliber velocities but experiences greater bullet drop at distances. 300 Blackout Fine-Tuning: Finding the Right Barrel Length for Your Rifle, For optimal performance with a suppressed, Bird Colonel Trashes Tin Eagles With False Testimony in California Assault Weapons Ban Case, Keith Olbermann Calls for Civil War as the Only Way to Stop Mass Shootings, Illinois Freedom Week Starts Today: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Illinois Assault Weapons Ban. 4 models Rainier Arms AR Ultramatch MOD2 300BLK Barrel $400.00 Final Sale. 300 Blackouts effective range can stretch quite a bit depending upon your goals. Could you comment further on the ratchet latch on your SDN-6 failing? That still wouldnt explain peoples prevailing view of barrel length driving accuracy, since the majority of shooting is not done at extreme distances. The latter has nearly twice the propellant, and is therefore better able to fell very distant game. As for silencers, theres some competition out there. SAAMI, the industry standards organization, adopted and standardized the AAC 300 Blackout earlier this year. .300 BLK ammo fired from a short barrel can hit targets at 100 yards, which is more than enough range for home defense. We refer to it as one rotation over a particular inch of barrel. One for the M16 regardless of barrel length. Sure, you could just leave the suppressor attached, but Id rather not have it see the wear and tear if it doesnt need to. However, for the best results, we suggest that you use recommended hunting ammunition variants of the .300 Blackout, like the 125-135 grain range. Not on my 300 blk. Its a few hundred FPS from my 16 AR9. How many ATF officers does it take to count to two stamps? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Niche it may be, but it is exceptionally useful in that niche. 9 models V Seven 300 AAC Blackout Stainless Match Barrel (8) As Low As (Save Up to $10.00) $359.99 Best Rated. 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