Gel testing 300 AAC BLACKOUT

[rsilvers]

Just a survey of existing bullets that people may normally wonder about. It is clear that some new bullets should be developed to be optimal for this velocity range.

http://www.silencertalk.com/300AAC/3...006OCT2010.pdf

[alorton]

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 development of bullets for this velocity window I'll be happy as a clam.

ETA: Nevermind on the link, I tried it once I got to work where I have a better connection and it worked fine.

[sharky47]

It worked better for me when I right click - save as.

Thanks for posting the info!

[rsilvers]

Here is a screen grab of the poll pre-gelatin testing. It will be interesting to see if it changes with the gel testing out.

[buffetdestroyer]

Thanks for the test rsilvers.

I think the Hornady 110 actually surprised me with the results. I may have to look into those for hunting.
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[alorton]

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 testing seems to confirm that. At .308 speeds it underpenetrates but at the lower velocity it fragments less violently, giving adequate penetration, and did better against barriers than I expected. That is a good home defense or room entry weapon.

The 110gr TSX performed exactly as I expected with one exception, it penetrated less than I thought it would. Regardless, it penetrated plenty and performed well and consistently as they are known to do. This would be a good barrier round to compliment the 110gr V-Max.

The 125gr TNT disappointed me with the long neck length before expansion. The 125gr Nosler BT penetrated alot more than I expected and also had a longer neck length. The Remington 125gr Accupoint faired better than I expected with short neck length, good expansion, and acceptable penetration.

Thanks for posting the results. I look forward to the information this cartridge development will bring us all. I hope to see the subsonic testing soon. Also, you mentioned not using the 110gr Varminter due to the tip. I've used them quite a bit and they feed fine in my AR. I expect similar performance as the V-Max.