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    300 BLK - No Longer On The Fence

    Stopped by Bruno's and picked this up today.

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    Can't turn back now.

    BTW, Bruno's has nearly every powder imaginable in stock right now. Prices are good, too.

    http://www.brunoshooters.com/

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    Let us know how that powder does. I've needed nothing other than W296/H110 or Lil Gun for my little .300. A joy of a cartridge.

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    Been working with Lil Gun myself but that pound won't last long. So please let us know.
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    What cast bullet are you going to use?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 747 captain View Post
    What cast bullet are you going to use?
    To be honest, I still haven't been able to decide. I've been looking at the NOE HTC310-174-SP PB, and the NOE 311-198-SP PB.

    I'd really like something in the 200+ grain area, but haven't found anything that I love yet.
    Last edited by 308Jeff; 10-16-2017 at 03:16 PM.

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    How about HTC310-247-FN (Blackout/Whisper)? Theoretically very promising...
    http://http://noebulletmolds.com/smf...ic,2272.0.html

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    I bought an 300 AAC Blackout upper several years ago and never regretted it. It is a great AR platform, utilizing standard magazines, and bumping the caliber into a legal hunting cartridge. Mine is a real shooter.

    I never tried cast boolits, just used 150gr pulled down .30 cal bullets, with 16gr of WC820.

    Enjoy your 300 Blackout!

    PS... I have been looking at the 458 SOCOM! Now what in the heck would I need that for...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trinidad Bill View Post
    I bought an 300 AAC Blackout upper several years ago and never regretted it. It is a great AR platform, utilizing standard magazines, and bumping the caliber into a legal hunting cartridge. Mine is a real shooter.

    I never tried cast boolits, just used 150gr pulled down .30 cal bullets, with 16gr of WC820.

    Enjoy your 300 Blackout!

    PS... I have been looking at the 458 SOCOM! Now what in the heck would I need that for...?
    458 Socom is like the blackout .. Its just fun to shoot .. and will take down ANY animal in NA within reasonable distances .
    500 grain subsonics are a hoot
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    I bought a SlideFire stock a few years ago...it also was a hoot to shoot!
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    I may hold off on loading cast bullets for a while and start experimenting with what I already have on-hand for 308. I've got everything from 125gr TNT's to 208gr A-Max, and lots of stuff in between.

    Wishing I would have bought more 145gr PPU's when they were $266/2K.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 308Jeff View Post
    I may hold off on loading cast bullets for a while and start experimenting with what I already have on-hand for 308. I've got everything from 125gr TNT's to 208gr A-Max, and lots of stuff in between.

    Wishing I would have bought more 145gr PPU's when they were $266/2K.
    That’s another reason I really like 300 BO. I have lots of .30 cal projectiles lying around. No shortage of stuff to shoot and have fun with.



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    Never had much interest in .300blk, but I've recently been finding more and more of that brass out at the club. I need to do something with it! Plus I have about a jillion .223 cases too that could be used to make more of it.....all I'd need is an upper receiver and some dies.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rondog View Post
    Never had much interest in .300blk, but I've recently been finding more and more of that brass out at the club. I need to do something with it! Plus I have about a jillion .223 cases too that could be used to make more of it.....all I'd need is an upper receiver and some dies.
    I would highly recommend the AAC(Advanced Armament Corporation) 300 Blackout upper. It's pricey (I think I paid close to $1000!) but, IMHO, well worth it. It is a shooter.

    It has been a few years since I got mine so the other uppers have probably come a long way.

    There is also a great 300 Blackout forum out there, 300BlkTalk.com.
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    For a cheap cal. to shoot, BO is great. Was checking the ballistic calc today, my 150gr Hornady SP should get out to 200 with a 9" drop (decent BC) & ~ 900 ft# if I can get 2k fps. pretty decent using 1/2 the powder of 30/30.
    Whatever!

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    308Jeff: You are looking for a +- 200 gr bullet for the 300BO.
    I found the Lyman 311299 and 311334 to shoot well in mine.
    beltfed/arnie

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    Another interesting bullet working accurately in mine is the Hornady 160 Grain FTXs. The
    "30-30" style seems to shoot a bit better than the 308 Marlin style 160 FTX. They are
    Designed to expand down to 1600 fps. Easily met in the BO.
    beltfed/arnie

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    Quote Originally Posted by beltfed View Post
    308Jeff: You are looking for a +- 200 gr bullet for the 300BO.
    I found the Lyman 311299 and 311334 to shoot well in mine.
    beltfed/arnie
    Thank you!

    Quote Originally Posted by beltfed View Post
    Another interesting bullet working accurately in mine is the Hornady 160 Grain FTXs. The
    "30-30" style seems to shoot a bit better than the 308 Marlin style 160 FTX. They are
    Designed to expand down to 1600 fps. Easily met in the BO.
    beltfed/arnie
    Very interesting. Rocky Mountain Reloading has pulls on sale, and I was just looking at them. Thanks!

    https://rmrbullets.com/shop/bullets-...v=7516fd43adaa

    Edit: I was looking at the picture on their website, and they look like they have some pretty significant pull marks...

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    Try shooting some sub-sonic 30AAC in a single-shot gun with a can and you'll be hooked.
    Many may scoff at single shots BUT I find they really save on ammunition, don't diminish the fun and if your shooting alone with a can, don't require hearing protection.

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    I'll bet it's a lot of fun!

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    I can promise you it won't be your only 300 Blk. for long ,very addictive,TRUST ME.All of mine are CAST lovers .
    The 155gr.Lee is cheap to shoot.
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