Remington 220gr ammo for 300 blk out

[VeedUp]

Anybody shot any of this ammo, it caught my eye and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it?

 

[jcomar1]

Yes. It's not loaded as hot as the Hornady 208g, but shoots well and is quiet.

 

[JWG223]

Anybody shot any of this ammo, it caught my eye and was wondering if anyone had any experience with it?

 

[HiCapMag]

 

[VeedUp]

Damn that is quiet

 

[Magdump]

I have found it to be the most consistent. It's all I buy now, especially for the price. Lower than the Hornady by at least 7 bucks per box

 

[Harrisracing]

I disagree. I had one round not even go off after a full hit in the primer from my Remington 700 AAC .300 blackout rifle and I frequently see fliers in a 5-shot group from this ammo. The Hornady 208 A-max from this rifle is incredibly quiet and significantly more consistently accurate. Again this in a bolt action so I'm not sure what accuracy level you are looking for. The Hornady 110 V-max...is INCREDIBLY accurate and I can put every round in a 0.5" (or better) group.

 

[Magdump]

I disagree. I had one round not even go off after a full hit in the primer from my Remington 700 AAC .300 blackout rifle and I frequently see fliers in a 5-shot group from this ammo. The Hornady 208 A-max from this rifle is incredibly quiet and significantly more consistently accurate. Again this in a bolt action so I'm not sure what accuracy level you are looking for. The Hornady 110 V-max...is INCREDIBLY accurate and I can put every round in a 0.5" (or better) group.

Wow, I'm wondering what the twist rate is in that barrel. My .300 is built on the AR platform with a pistol gassed 10.5" melonite coated barrel, 1:8 twist. And I'm getting better groups with most of the 220gr stuff, but the Remington shoots the tightest group through my gun. I've not had a single failure after more than 200 rounds. Of course, it's not a long range build, but accurate none the less. The Hornady was higher priced and I bought 200 rounds of it before I'd bought anything else. Except for some PNW I bought recently, it shoots the worst group. Wish I'd spent the money on the Remington.

 

[Harrisracing]

Wow, I'm wondering what the twist rate is in that barrel. My .300 is built on the AR platform with a pistol gassed 10.5" melonite coated barrel, 1:8 twist. And I'm getting better groups with most of the 220gr stuff, but the Remington shoots the tightest group through my gun. I've not had a single failure after more than 200 rounds. Of course, it's not a long range build, but accurate none the less. The Hornady was higher priced and I bought 200 rounds of it before I'd bought anything else. Except for some PNW I bought recently, it shoots the worst group. Wish I'd spent the money on the Remington.

You may be right about length and twist. My 7.5" blackout AR likes the heavy stuff better.

The 700 is 5R rifled 1:7 twist at 16" long.

When I tell you I don't think there is a more accurate .300 blackout rifle than this one with 110 v-max, I'd put it up against anything. The .5" group is 5 rounds at 100 yds through a kestrel .308 suppressor

 

[Magdump]

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...ncy-testing-remingtons-300-aac-blackout-ammo/
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/20...h-defense-300-aac-blackout-110gr-174gr-194gr/

 

[Magdump]

You may be right about length and twist. My 7.5" blackout AR likes the heavy stuff better.

The 700 is 5R rifled 1:7 twist at 16" long.

When I tell you I don't think there is a more accurate .300 blackout rifle than this one with 110 v-max, I'd put it up against anything. The .5" group is 5 rounds at 100 yds through a kestrel .308 suppressor

yeah, I can't make that load work for me and stay quiet at the same time. If you happen to have any of that 220gr Remington left though, I'd gladly trade you the Hornady 208 grainers I have left.

 

[Harrisracing]

Very welcome on trade. Like I said in keeping some for my pistol but I'll gladly swap for the hornady.

 

[Harrisracing]

Also. I wouldn't trust velocity data from semi-autos. Way too much spent gas on action movement that affects velocity. Take that all with a grain of salt. I'll tell you what, I'll chrono my Remington with the loads I pictured and let you know if his data stacks up

 

[Harrisracing]

And I want you to know I'm here to help. Not judging anyone, every rifle is different! But I'm liking what mine is doing so far.

 

[Magdump]

Also. I wouldn't trust velocity data from semi-autos. Way too much spent gas on action movement that affects velocity. Take that all with a grain of salt. I'll tell you what, I'll chrono my Remington with the loads I pictured and let you know if his data stacks up

I don't imagine they're shooting them through a 10.5" upper for sure. Makes me want to shoot a few through the chrony now that you mention it though. Ideally, I'd like to start loading my own for a custom load for my rifle, but don't want to fool with cutting down the brass. I'm told anything less than 187gr won't cycle through an AR when loaded to subsonic velocities, which is a shame because I've grown rather fond of the Sierra 168gr 30 cal projectiles over the years.

 

[Harrisracing]

Exactly! I just wish my 168, 165, and 150 would cross over! I have everything for. 308. I also have built new .300 from cutting and trimming .308 brass already...it wasn't easy. I am thinking of building a jig to hold brass to cut them down closer to trim height quicker. I have tons of .223 (too much), and it would be nice to have a couple of thousand rounds of .300

 

[Magdump]

Exactly! I just wish my 168, 165, and 150 would cross over! I have everything for. 308. I also have built new .300 from cutting and trimming .308 brass already...it wasn't easy. I am thinking of building a jig to hold brass to cut them down closer to trim height quicker. I have tons of .223 (too much), and it would be nice to have a couple of thousand rounds of .300

I bought a bulk of .300 AAC brass on a deal a while back and haven't gone any further. In fact, the bench is still set up for 44 mag that I was loading this past summer. Looking forward to nasty winter cabin fever days approaching.

 

[NORSEWOLF]

Question for all 300 BLK experienced guy.
I have a 16" 1in8 twist 300BLK. Upper was built by
Big Jake Welch. I trying to decide on optic. Ill be using for hunting both deer & hogs.
Deer here in Louisiana and hogs in Texas.
50 To 300 yard shots. I want good low light use.
I've have a Vortex 30mm 4x16x50 SF on a Bolt action that works good.
I want to purchase a new optic for this rifle.

Recommendations appreciated.

Thanks,Norsewolf