300 Blackout | H110 VS Lil Gun With 110gr Barnes Tac-TX Bullet

Published on February 13, 2024
Duration: 8:19

This video compares the performance of Hodgdon H110 and Accurate Lil' Gun powders for supersonic 300 Blackout loads using 110gr Barnes Tac-TX bullets. The experiment found Lil' Gun to yield higher average velocities and a better standard deviation compared to H110 with max charge loads, challenging common assumptions.

Quick Summary

In a comparison of H110 and Lil Gun powders for 300 Blackout supersonic loads with 110gr Barnes Tac-TX bullets, Lil Gun demonstrated superior performance. It achieved a higher average velocity and a better standard deviation, suggesting it's a strong alternative to H110 for this application.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to 300 Blackout Load Testing
  2. 00:19H110 vs Lil Gun Powder Discussion
  3. 00:50Test Setup: 110gr Barnes Tac-TX Bullet
  4. 01:13Load Data Source: Barnes Website
  5. 01:43Chronograph Testing Begins
  6. 02:32H110 Load Velocity Readings
  7. 03:42Lil Gun Load Velocity Readings
  8. 04:40Addressing Chronograph Inconsistency
  9. 05:15Final Lil Gun Velocity Reading
  10. 06:13Data Analysis and Results Summary
  11. 06:44Average Velocity and Standard Deviation Comparison
  12. 07:18Lil Gun's Performance Against H110
  13. 07:32Bullet Weight and Powder Performance Trends
  14. 08:07Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

Which powder is better for supersonic 300 Blackout loads with 110gr bullets?

In this specific test using 110gr Barnes Tac-TX bullets and max charge loads, Accurate Lil' Gun outperformed Hodgdon H110. Lil' Gun yielded a higher average velocity and a better standard deviation, suggesting it may be a superior choice for this application.

What were the key findings comparing H110 and Lil Gun for 300 Blackout?

The comparison revealed that Lil' Gun provided a 68 ft/s average velocity advantage and a 9.9 ft/s standard deviation improvement over H110 when using max charge loads with 110gr Barnes Tac-TX bullets in a 16-inch barrel 300 Blackout rifle.

Can Lil Gun powder be used for supersonic 300 Blackout loads?

Yes, Accurate Lil' Gun is a suitable powder for supersonic 300 Blackout loads. This test demonstrated its effectiveness, showing it can achieve higher velocities and tighter groupings than the commonly recommended H110 powder in certain configurations.

How do environmental factors affect chronograph readings?

Environmental conditions like cloudy weather and precipitation (snow) can negatively impact chronograph accuracy. These factors can lead to inconsistent or erroneous velocity readings, as observed during the testing of the 300 Blackout loads.

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