Thread: 300 blackout

I've written quite a few posts about Hornady Sub-X. It's shit and you're definitely going to end up wounding animals if you don't make well placed head/neck shots, plus I've had quite a few of them going supersonic, so the worst of all worlds. You may as well use cheaper subsonic ammo if you're going for head shots. On the supersonic side, Hornady FTX are absolutely devastating. No complaints there and I would be happy to use them on smaller deer species. Be aware that much of the 300BLK ammo available isn't designed for hunting, so choose carefully.

Originally Posted by MB

I've written quite a few posts about Hornady Sub-X. It's shit and you're definitely going to end up wounding animals if you don't make well placed head/neck shots, plus I've had quite a few of them going supersonic, so the worst of all worlds. You may as well use cheaper subsonic ammo if you're going for head shots. On the supersonic side, Hornady FTX are absolutely devastating. No complaints there and I would be happy to use them on smaller deer species. Be aware that much of the 300BLK ammo available isn't designed for hunting, so choose carefully.

Before covid, one guy I knew went to pig hunting in a block, found one, not very big say 40kg since I gutted that pig. Full mag 300blackout from AR platform wouldn`t stop the pig in close range, another two shots, finally end the game. For me, shooting a 300 blackout is no big difference than shooting 7.62x39

Originally Posted by Black Rabbit

Before covid, one guy I knew went to pig hunting in a block, found one, not very big say 40kg since I gutted that pig. Full mag 300blackout from AR platform wouldn`t stop the pig in close range, another two shots, finally end the game. For me, shooting a 300 blackout is no big difference than shooting 7.62x39

If you're talking about subsonic ammo, I'm not surprised. Otherwise, it depends. In terms of energy, but not ballistics, supersonic 300BLK is similar to .223. As mentioned above, FTX rounds are devastating to the point that meat damage is my main concern. Somewhat ironically, I've gone back to head shots when possible.