Winchester 300 Blackout 200gr Subsonic Ballistic Gel Test & Review - Interesting Results 300BLK

Published on January 7, 2024
Duration: 23:21

This video presents a ballistic gel test of Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition, evaluating its performance in terms of expansion, penetration, and wound cavity creation. The test reveals inconsistent results, with one shot showing significant expansion and jacket separation, while others exhibited minimal expansion and relied on tumbling for damage. The presenter questions the suitability of standard subsonic 300 Blackout rounds for home defense due to their inconsistent terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition demonstrated inconsistent performance in ballistic gel tests. While one shot expanded to 1.34 inches with jacket separation, others showed minimal expansion and relied on tumbling for damage, raising questions about its suitability for home defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Ammunition Overview
  2. 00:05Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout
  3. 00:10Open Tip vs. Hollow Point
  4. 00:26Subsonic Ammunition Performance in Gel
  5. 00:44Self-Defense Scenario Considerations
  6. 01:06Lack of Expansion in Subsonics
  7. 01:36Ballistic Gel Setup (12-inch Blocks)
  8. 01:45Barrier Test Planning (Denim, Plywood)
  9. 02:04Cartridge Statistics (Velocity, Energy)
  10. 02:15Rifle Accuracy with Subsonics
  11. 02:30Rifle/Upper Used: Bear Creek Arsenal
  12. 02:55Ballistic Gel Temperature Control
  13. 03:08Gel Calibration (NOOX 10%)
  14. 03:17Test Setup & Shooting Distance (5 yards)
  15. 03:24Home Defense Scenario Focus
  16. 03:34Expansion Expectations at Close Range
  17. 03:50300 Blackout Barrel Length & Velocity
  18. 04:33Shooting Without Optics
  19. 05:03Bullet Trajectory Observation
  20. 05:23First Shot Analysis (Gel Block 1)
  21. 05:37Wound Cavity & Expansion (Shot 1)
  22. 05:56Bullet Spiraling & Damage (Shot 1)
  23. 06:25Open Tip vs. Hollow Tip Clarification
  24. 06:32Tumbling & Penetration (Shot 1)
  25. 06:45Expansion Verdict (Shot 1)
  26. 07:17Second Shot Analysis (Gel Block 2)
  27. 07:25Expansion Observed (Shot 2)
  28. 07:32Jacket Separation & Wound Cavity (Shot 2)
  29. 08:03Impact on Table (Jacket)
  30. 08:10Core vs. Jacket Separation
  31. 08:14Marketed Purpose (Plinking Rounds)
  32. 08:34Performance Summary (Shot 2)
  33. 08:53Visualizing Wound Cavities
  34. 09:31Table Impact Analysis
  35. 09:55Addressing Viewer Comments (Bone Test)
  36. 10:06Bone/Wood Simulation Performance
  37. 10:38Bottom View of Gel Blocks
  38. 10:47Comparing Wound Cavities
  39. 11:01Energy vs. Wound Cavity
  40. 11:18Bullet Destabilization Theory
  41. 11:33Comparison to Clear Gel Tests
  42. 11:38NOOX Gel vs. Clear Gel
  43. 12:09FBI Gelatin Standard
  44. 12:12Subsonic Performance in NOOX Gel
  45. 12:29Massive Wound Cavities Observed
  46. 12:33Expansion & Tumbling Sequence
  47. 12:45Wound Cavity Comparison to Pistol Rounds
  48. 13:09Barrier Test Setup
  49. 13:37Barrier Test Configuration (Denim, Plywood)
  50. 14:25Barrier Test Shot
  51. 14:53Barrier Test Results (Denim Penetration)
  52. 15:10Post-Barrier Performance
  53. 15:30Effect of Fabric on Expansion
  54. 15:42Third Shot Analysis (Bare Block)
  55. 16:07Energy Transfer Observation
  56. 16:21Third Shot Results (Bare Block)
  57. 16:33Summary of Three Bare Block Shots
  58. 17:08Consistency of Results
  59. 17:22Toss-up of Performance
  60. 17:37Second Shot Recap (Expansion/Separation)
  61. 17:48Third Shot Recap (Skinny Line)
  62. 18:04First Shot Analysis (Destabilized)
  63. 18:11Stabilized vs. Destabilized Bullet Path
  64. 18:29Home Defense Effectiveness Concerns
  65. 18:41Initial Hopes vs. Reality
  66. 19:04Rethinking 300 BLK Subsonics for Home Defense
  67. 19:16Bullet Design & Velocity Mismatch
  68. 19:38Tumbling & Late Expansion
  69. 19:48Overall Performance Summary
  70. 19:57Multiple Shot Scenario
  71. 20:10Considerations for Home Defense Users
  72. 20:16Specialty Rounds for Expansion
  73. 20:54Hornady Subsonic Performance
  74. 21:13Choosing Home Defense Ammunition
  75. 21:40Retrieving Recovered Jacket
  76. 21:45Products Used in Video
  77. 22:03Recovering Jacket & Measuring
  78. 22:14Retained Weight & Expansion Measurement
  79. 22:32Final Jacket Recovery & Measurement
  80. 22:43Retained Jacket Weight
  81. 22:47Expanded Diameter Measurement
  82. 23:03Conclusion & Thanks
  83. 23:08Request for Ammunition Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition perform in ballistic gel tests?

The Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition showed inconsistent performance. One shot expanded significantly with jacket separation, creating a large wound cavity. However, other shots exhibited minimal expansion, relying on tumbling for damage, and one shot created a very narrow wound channel even after a barrier test.

Is Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout suitable for home defense?

Based on these ballistic gel tests, standard Winchester 200gr Subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition may not be ideal for home defense due to its inconsistent expansion and terminal ballistics. The presenter suggests that specialty rounds might be necessary for reliable performance at subsonic velocities.

What were the key findings regarding expansion and penetration of the Winchester 300 Blackout subsonic rounds?

Expansion was inconsistent; one round expanded to 1.34 inches with jacket separation. Penetration was significant, with rounds often traveling through 24 inches of ballistic gel. However, many shots did not expand and relied on tumbling for wound channel creation, which occurred late in the gel block.

What rifle was used for the Winchester 300 Blackout subsonic ballistic gel test?

The ballistic gel tests were conducted using a Bear Creek Arsenal 'Bear Claw' 16-inch side-charging upper receiver chambered in 300 Blackout, mounted on an Anderson Manufacturing milspec lower receiver. This setup demonstrated good accuracy with the tested ammunition.

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