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Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-10-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
More info please. I'd like to know how they...

More info please. I'd like to know how they perform and at what velocity.
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 12-10-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
They were talking about the 110gr Sierra...

They were talking about the 110gr Sierra Varminter which has a large hollow point compared to most rifle bullets. If loaded to a short OAL it may have some feeding issues in a 300W/300BLK AR. The...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-18-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
Thanks for the tip, I was unaware of the special...

Thanks for the tip, I was unaware of the special run.

ETA: In your gel testing, was it the standard TSX or this low velocity version?
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-18-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
I can certainly understand wanting to go with the...

I can certainly understand wanting to go with the highest level of reliability. I've put about 100 of them through my 300/221 upper, so not a large enough sample size to claim they would be reliable...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-18-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
I saw that you posted this before when asked...

I saw that you posted this before when asked about the Sierra Varminter and I have to ask, have you tried it and had problems or did you exclude it because of the appearance of the nose?

I have...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-18-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
I certainly see your point. The 7.1" neck length...

I certainly see your point. The 7.1" neck length concerns me, but doesn't disqualify the bullet either. I was just hoping for something a little faster opening. Ideally it would have a very short...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-17-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
The average human chest is something like 8-10"...

The average human chest is something like 8-10" thick so the "center" would be 4-5" and the neck length on a few of those gel blocks was that long. I prefer to see neck lengths of under 2" on a...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-13-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
Some of my beliefs about low velocity .308...

Some of my beliefs about low velocity .308 bullets were confirmed and some dispelled. I have long thought the 110gr V-Max would make an excellent room entry CQB bullet at lower velocities and this...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 10-13-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,900
Posted By alorton
I can't get the link to work. Just loads a blank...

I can't get the link to work. Just loads a blank page.

As for new bullets, that is the single biggest hope I have for what the 300 BLK can do for me. If it generates enough interest to spur...
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