300 BLK Supersonic Hunting Load with 110gr Barnes TAC-TX

Published on November 10, 2016
Duration: 24:27

This video details the development of a supersonic .300 Blackout hunting load using the 110gr Barnes TAC-TX bullet. After testing Hodgdon Lil' Gun and Winchester 296 powders, Winchester 296 proved superior, achieving a 0.56" group at 2451 fps with excellent consistency. The selected load of 20.2 grains of Winchester 296 with CCI #41 primers and Lake City brass is recommended for hunting.

Quick Summary

The optimal supersonic .300 Blackout hunting load uses 20.2 grains of Winchester 296 powder with a 110gr Barnes TAC-TX bullet, achieving 2451 fps and a 0.56-inch group. CCI #41 primers and Lake City brass are recommended for reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Bullet Choice: 110gr Barnes TAC-TX
  2. 01:00Hunting Context & Load Comparison
  3. 02:56Load Data: Lil' Gun vs. Winchester 296
  4. 05:02Brass & Primer Selection: Lake City & CCI #41
  5. 06:20Reloading Process & OAL Setting
  6. 10:48Range Test: Hodgdon Lil' Gun Results
  7. 14:48Range Test: Winchester 296 Results
  8. 19:57Final Load Selection & Hunting Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best powder for a supersonic .300 Blackout hunting load with 110gr Barnes TAC-TX bullets?

Winchester 296 proved to be the superior powder for this application. It delivered exceptional consistency with standard deviations as low as 4.7 fps and achieved a tight 0.56-inch group at 2451 fps with the maximum tested charge.

What are the recommended components for a .300 BLK hunting load using 110gr Barnes TAC-TX?

The recommended components are the 110gr Barnes TAC-TX bullet, 20.2 grains of Winchester 296 powder, CCI #41 primers, and Lake City brass converted to .300 Blackout. An OAL of 2.250 inches is specified.

What velocity can be expected from a supersonic .300 BLK load with a 110gr Barnes TAC-TX?

With 20.2 grains of Winchester 296 powder and a 16-inch barrel, an average velocity of 2451 fps was achieved. This velocity ensures supersonic performance for effective hunting applications.

Why are CCI #41 primers recommended for .300 Blackout reloads?

CCI #41 primers are military-style small rifle primers. They are designed with a slightly thicker cup to prevent slam-fires in semi-automatic firearms like the AR-15, enhancing safety and reliability during shooting.

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