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Finally a 300 BO load that seems to be an ethical hunting round!! I'd love to see this test at 50 yds. Thanks again for another great test!!

@jasonraulston3922

3 ай бұрын

Several of the other failed 300 Blackout rounds Ive seen him test perform 100% different inside wild game I don't put much faith into these bare gel tests and Im not even a 300 Blackout fanboy I know this particular round tends not to expand or explode inside wildlife it's a target load...

Most Manufacturers don't use a 16" for 300blk. Normally 13.9-14.5" barrels. This stuff is currently selling for 64cpr btw.

Winchester plays games with terminology. They used OPE for open point expanding on some of their hollow points decades ago. The .30-30 150 grain JHP you recently tested used to be labeled OPE.

Wow. Thats outstanding performance for deer size critter to maybe 150yds. Generally im not impressed with 300BO but this changes my mind considering the cost/performance ratio.

@millermanhal

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. I have young boys and want to get them into shooting. But noise,recoil are holding them back from using bigger calibers. I am thinking a 300blackout with a suppressor would make a great starter rifle for my boys to deer hunt. 🦌 here in central maine shots are not long as we have very dense woods. 50to 100yards is the norm. Can't see why this wouldn't make a great little hunting rig on a doe,or small buck for their first hunt.

For 300 blackout one of my favorite and one of the most best books I found four hand loading would be the Hornady 110 or 125grn option. If you load him right there just downright Dynamite.

These test make me reconsider what I know about bullets. I suspect it is all about velocity. The faster the bullet the tougher it needs to be. The lower the velocity the weaker it needs to be.

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

To a point absolutely, just depends on intended use. For example, there’s a place and use for hard-cast lead 45-70 loads going relatively slow, intended use maximum penetration with no expansion whatsoever.

@millermanhal

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. The more I learn from watching reviews and tests on calibers,bullet types,different velocities....the more I see bullet construction as the determining factor of what makes a good hunting,defense ect. Round.

Nice information! Nice to see one actually mushroom. Will have to check these out if I run across any of them.

Excellent video! This is excellent round for target and deer hunting.

Surprising results. Thanks for the test.

In regard to the velocity, most firearms shooting 300 AAC are SBR’s. Which is why, I suspect, they tend to come in above the claimed velocities.

You're doing God's work with these 300 Black Out test videos. 300 Black Out is the round of the future. Soon the military will be chambering all battle rifles in 300 Black Out as well as machine guns and pistols. Getting as much info as we can now on this round will help us when that day comes.

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595

6 ай бұрын

No way. It might be the sub-gun/PDW round of choice, but as far as a general infantry rifle, something like 6MAX, 6 ARC or 6.5 Grendel are far superior at range.

@jorgesolis9468

5 ай бұрын

I believe you're thinking of 300 hmr

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595

5 ай бұрын

@@jorgesolis9468 That’s even less likely.

@jorgesolis9468

5 ай бұрын

@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 better chance than 300 blackout

@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595

5 ай бұрын

@@jorgesolis9468 No, because it completely lacks the subsonic capabilities.

Unbelievable ! This is a viable and legal hunting round. Excellent test as usual.

Honestly surprised. I knew lighter was way better in 300 blk but I would not have bet on this bullet. Especially a hollow point from winchester

I'm not sure, but I believe you are seeing higher Velocity because they are probably testing it in a 10" barrel. If I remember right when 300 AAC Black Out came out, it was designed to shoot a 220g bullet out of a 9" suppressed barrel. I like the 300 Black Out it is a reloders dream, everything from a 78g to a 245g bullet Supersonic to Subsonic. I have a Ruger American and an AR-15 with a 14.5" barrel and a 2.5" muzzle brak welded on the muzzle. Both of them are very accurate rifles.

@jorgesolis9468

6 ай бұрын

Yes with subsonic weak ammo you're right another reason was that it was designed to mimic 7.62x39 so 124 at 2500 in 300 it would be 125 gr at 2200-2300 with 16 inch barrel so subsonic is fine for 9 inch barrels and 2 legged threats with game in mind go 16 inches and there will be a 200 fps advantage

Thank you for your very informative gel tests, I enjoy every one and often go back and re-watch some. I was always hoping the 300 blackout or other intermediate 30 cal would be developed into a 30-30 performance round for the short,light,handy bolt rifles . Sadly so far anyways, the 300 blackout is short of that. The 7.62 x 39 is closer, but still not quite there. I was hoping for more velocity from the 150 grainers in the 300 blackout. It would be nice to see what 150 grain bullets can do in the 7.62 x 39 if only Remington, Federal, or Winchester would come out with some. Granted the bore size is a tad different- .310ish vs .308. I have some Federal 123 soft points for my 7.62 x 39 Ruger ranch but I would like to see a bit deeper penetration if possible without having to go to a bigger round. The Liberty 300 blackout overwatch load looks interesting....

@45.Slanging

7 ай бұрын

300HamR might be it for u. 150 grain 1800 ft lbs 16inch barrel

@dsrrecordsent

5 ай бұрын

Sheesh 😉

*Winchester also makes a 125gr OT that appears the same in a white box.. I think it's a few dollars cheaper too. Wonder if it performs the same or what the difference is*

Totally picking up a box or two of this stuff!

Thank you for testing, I knew would perform better.

@jamesheath1836

8 ай бұрын

The 300 blk is best for shorter barrels, and they perform great through AR platforms as well. Good home defense.

Try some form of the 110 Hornady vmax. I personally hunt whitetail with the Ammo Inc 110g vmax from Palmetto state armory. I've had good results.

Great video. Thank you

Great video!

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

Glad to be of service!

I'm definitely impressed.

Great videos my friend

Very impressive. I looked and I didn't see that you had done some 110 gr TTSX in the 300 BLK. I would like to see that.

I got my first deer with a 300blk. Out of the Ruger American

I’ll be picking up some of this ammo

Whooooweeee. Pleasantly surprised. Great results. Thank you. Go get some deer.

Hi sir! How accurate was this round in your RAR? I am not getting good accuracy with the lighter rounds out of the 1:7 twist of the RAR. Thanks so much and I really enjoy your videos!

Hornady Custom 135 gr next please!

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

I’ve done it, just have to edit 👍🏼

I think the reason you may be seeing the faster than advertised bullet velocity in 300BO is that the manufacturer could be testing it in a gas operated semi auto. Not sure if it makes a difference but could be the reason.

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

Certainly could be the case.

Can you do this with the 200 grain subsonic? Also, is there a difference between USA READY, and USA VALOR?

Now that's respectable performance for the .300 BO, much better than the 150 grain loads. I guess the next question is, how accurate is it?

@K-bob_45

8 ай бұрын

With winchesters crimp style I’d be very surprised if it were accurate

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

Accurate enough to hit the 6”x6” block face every time from 100 yards, beyond that I can’t say, and what you can do from your rifle will be different from what I can do from mine. “Accuracy” testing is extremely subjective.

@millermanhal

7 ай бұрын

😂 great point. Some reviews make it seem like the bullet or caliber are doing the work. But as you know....any caliber is only accurate if you practice, practice and practice some more. My rifles especially the 350legend ar15 20inch is picky. Some I can't group worth bleep, 4inch or more(150grain copper impact). But 160grain bonded powermax hollow point groups 1.5inches at 100yards. 150 deer season xp is just at 2 inches. So know your rifle,practice and try rounds that you can easily repeat results with

Could you test Fioochi 125gr 300blk it uses the hornady sst I'm curious if it's going to expand at black out velocity

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

Yes

@17AmericanFarmer76

3 ай бұрын

I use Fiocchi 125gr sst for deer. They are absolutely deadly. I have no plans to change but from this video I'm wondering if these would provide deaper penetration than the sst on a deer.🤔

Have you done any testing with the 110 grain Barnes black tips?

Could you do the sig sauer 120 gr.? Please! Thank you for what you do!!

Looks like a good deer and hog round

Interesting. Can you test Sig Elite 300Blk 120 gr Hunting ammo? Thanks!

Well.....I didn't expect that. Imp hoping your going to test the Hornady 135gran FTX ,as I always assumed it would be one of the best options for deer sized game.

@yomomma107

8 ай бұрын

I'd like to see that test as well but good luck finding that ammo....been looking for months with no luck

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

I’ve done it, just have to edit 👍🏼

@lambchop777

8 ай бұрын

@@yomomma107 its in stock at outdoorlimited

Seeing the size of the meplat/hole.. seems small for consistent expansion. I’d have to test it a little more to trust it for deer.. maybe replicate bone and skin in front of the block and repeat.. I’ve seen wooden dowel Rods used that seemed to work well. 3/4-1”.. I too am hopeful that it’s as good as it seems.. definitely a Diamond in the rough! Then buy plenty before they figure it out! 😂

I'm curious to see if the subsonic version of this ammo would expand the same. Will you be making a video with the 200 grain version?

@masonleather

7 ай бұрын

I tried, I mention it in one of the more recent vids, zero expansion and zipped through 3 whole gel blocks, couldn’t capture them

It’s a hollow point that bypasses the Geneva Convention.

The only question about this bullet for use on animals is if the tiny hollow point gets clogged with hair and hide will it open? Very impressive on gel though.

What twist rate is your 16” barrel (1:7, or)?

Average width of a whitetail is 20 inches so I think 18 inches will do

What do you think are the best deer rounds for 30-30 in pa

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

I have a bunch of 30-30 ammo test videos available, there’s an entire 30-30 playlist on my channel. There are a lot that would work great.

@jakethomas7100

8 ай бұрын

I love the leverevolution 160 gr. I have my marlin zeroed at 200 yds with it. It moves just a little faster than standard 150gr round nose and has better ballistics. I don't usually get bullet pass through but they go down fast.

@KyleMcCormick-rb5ly

7 ай бұрын

@@masonleather thank you!

Is this the same bullet as the Winchester white box 125gr OTM open tip-range target ammo? They make another .300BLK 125gr open tip range “target” ammo with the exactly same specs as what is shown on the back of your box but instead of being in a read box and marked as “Ready” they are in a white box and seem to have a slightly different OTM design! I noticed the ones used seemed to have a ridge on the tip where as these have what seems to be a small pie like design inside the tip of the OTM match bullet! I am very interested to see if the Winchester ready read box OTM range is the same as the Winchester OTM white box! They are both 125gr and have exactly the right specs if anyone knows please let me know I am am rather perplexed 🧐🤔

Please test the 6.5 creedmoor!

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

I’ve done a lot of 6.5 Creedmoor

always gonna be fast out of a 16" cause blackout is developed at 8 or 10.5

Alright. 300 blackout finally showed out. All except probably mislabeling this one lol

How much are you paying for those? I usually shoot Hornady Full Boar 110GMX, they perform well but are expensive as hell!

@r.awilliams9815

8 ай бұрын

You can get them for under a dollar per round. The online ammo supplier I use has a 200 round case listed for $180.

@1RobHunter1

6 ай бұрын

200 for $150 = 20 for $15.

That’s crazy that’s supposed to be training ammo. Maybe they need to re label the box for other purposes

Any 270 testing soon?

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

Yes I’ve already done quite a bit, just have to edit. I’ve got nearly 100 videos in editing.

@zeljkoblazevic2152

8 ай бұрын

@@masonleather now we’re cooking 😎

At these lower velocities varmint bullets start to act like big game bullets. So this isn't entirely unexpected. Load this bullet into a 308 Winchester and it would probably break up into small pieces. Apparently Winchester doesn't realize this.

@masonleather .300blk is loaded with pistol powders. It gets maximum velocity at around 9". Using a 16" barrel you're actually reducing maximum velocity. Anything more than 10" is too much barrel for the .300blk. You're not adding anything with more barrel length.

Sorry did not the distance? Plus, accuracy?

@johnwilliams9498

8 ай бұрын

Personal defense love it!

@masonleather

8 ай бұрын

The distance is stated in the video and in the video description. Accuracy is extremely subjective, what I can do with my rifle is not the same as what you can do with yours.

@johnwilliams9498

8 ай бұрын

Wow, just a question. Love 300 Black have many chambered with it and just wanted what it looks like on paper with your gun. When buy a new long gun I do run different Manufacturers and load through them. Just asking and want to ask again.@@masonleather

They aren't loaded hot. No one but you chose a 16 inch barrel. Most people go with a 10 inch barrel. I went with a 8 so it'll fit in my backpack.

@jorgesolis9468

6 ай бұрын

Depends what your use is for indoors for 2 legged threats yeah you're right outdoors on game 16 inches gives you 200 fps more and a more capable round near 7.62,39 performance a well known hog round so depends on use

In 2023 why havent we gotten some 85-100 grain 300blk specific loads. The 150s are just too heavy for 300blk IMO. The 300HamR gets it right tho. If u want to sling 120-150grain 30 cal in a small frame dont think u can beat the 300HamR

Finally a 300 blackout load that seems like an ethical hunting round!! I'd like to see the same test at 50 yds. It's al about velocity! Thanks again for another great test!

Theseblook like they would work on pigs. I have used Winchester Powerpoint and it works fine on pigs and deer and it is affordable.

Test ii on an actual deer.

As open tip ones are expanding or deforming bullets millitaries should not use them!