Loading 300 Blackout - ep 6 - Initial velocity testing for 110gr hunting loads

This guide details a practical ballistic comparison between .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO, utilizing a LabRadar for empirical data collection. The Gun Dungeon Host, demonstrating high authority and expertise in handloading and ballistic measurement, provides a data-driven analysis relevant for hunters seeking optimal performance within specific engagement distances. The comparison highlights the significant energy advantage of .300 Blackout for hunting applications requiring a minimum energy threshold.

This video argues that the .30-06 Springfield remains a superior hunting caliber in 2025, outperforming many newer cartridges due to its proven track record, versatility, and widespread availability. The presenter, Luke from Line45, details its ballistics, energy transfer, and recoil characteristics, comparing it to popular alternatives like the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm PRC. He emphasizes the .30-06's ability to effectively take down a range of game from deer to moose with appropriate bullet selection and its practical advantages in terms of ammunition sourcing and rifle compatibility.

This video discusses how to determine the appropriate rifle round size based on the intended task, using deer hunting as a primary example. The speaker emphasizes that 'too much gun' is a real consideration, leading to meat loss and ineffective energy transfer. He recommends calibers like 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 6.5 Grendel, and 308 Winchester for common hunting scenarios within 100-200 yards, prioritizing manageable recoil and good blood trails over excessive power.

This guide details the process of developing a .357 Magnum deer hunting load for a Henry Big Boy Silver rifle, as demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench. It covers component selection, precise reloading techniques, and range testing to achieve optimal accuracy and velocity for hunting in states like Ohio and West Virginia. The expert-level instruction emphasizes methodical load development for effective big game hunting.

This video details the process of developing a supersonic hunting load for the 300 Blackout cartridge, specifically using 120gr Barnes TAC-TX bullets. The instructor, Johnny, focuses on efficiency due to an upcoming hog hunt, selecting H110 powder and CCI #450 primers. He demonstrates the loading process, including optional case flaring, and then proceeds to range testing to determine an optimal charge weight. The video also covers zeroing a rifle equipped with a red dot sight and iron sights for hunting applications.

This video is a follow-up, focusing on developing a supersonic hunting load for a 300 Blackout pistol/SBR. The specific setup utilizes a 110gr Barnes TAC-TX bullet and Winchester 296 powder, tested in an 8.5-inch barrel. The video aims to provide practical information for hunters using this popular caliber in a compact firearm platform.

This guide details a successful method for removing a stuck cartridge case from a firearm barrel using hydraulic pressure generated by a high-pressure grease gun. The technique, demonstrated by Johnny's Reloading Bench, involves a custom adapter and motor oil to hydraulically force the case out. The video highlights the importance of proper tools and high pressure, showcasing a successful extraction that saved a valuable Krieger barrel.

Instruction from a firearms enthusiast and reloader on preparing and sizing 300 Winchester Magnum brass. The video details the challenges of reloading for this caliber, including the long throat of the Thompson Center Compass rifle and the importance of proper neck tension and shoulder bumping. It covers selecting collets, setting up sizing dies, using specialized tools for case maintenance, and determining optimal seating depths for accuracy.

This video provides an in-depth review and performance test of the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 rifle scope, presented by Johnny, an experienced gear reviewer. The review covers technical specifications, a practical tracking test (box test) at 100 yards, and optical quality comparisons with other Vortex models. Johnny highlights the scope's First Focal Plane (FFP) reticle and its value proposition for its price point, while also noting limitations in optical clarity compared to higher-end models.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading .22-250 Remington ammunition, focusing on a Remington Model 788 with a Douglas barrel. It details component selection (brass, bullets, primers, powders), case preparation, powder charging, bullet seating, and initial range testing. The instructor emphasizes accuracy and velocity, aiming to develop loads suitable for varmint and deer hunting, while also highlighting potential challenges with certain components and the firearm's specific characteristics.