Clarification on "Inventor" of the 300 "Whisper"

[Rattler347]

Just as a clarification; JD Jones did not "invent" the 300 Whisper as the opening article to this site so boldly states.

The cartridge, under a plethora of other names most commonly called 300 Fireball, had been in use for many years prior to JD Jones capitalizing on the name "Whisper" which is of course is his derivative and 'used in commerce' name (although a search of the TESS Trademark database shows no sign when you search for 300 Whisper. That is not to say something else is not registered, but under those guidelines allowable, "300 Whisper" shows no sign, live or dead) of that chambering, but he was rather late in joining many others already offering such a cambering in a number of firearms including the AR15.

This has once again, come up as a topic of conversation with the latest iteration by Mr. Silvers and Remington as the 300 Blackout, simply another variation on a theme.

Bottom line, it is an excellent little round, and I wish Remington all the luck in further mainstreaming what the shooting world has known and loved for over 20 years.

[Alleycat]

Okey dokey

[Titleiiredneck]

[rsilvers]

Agreed it is wrong to use his trademarked name without a license - that is true both morally and legally. It would be like calling generic cotton swabs Q-Tips(R) or random facial tissue Kleenex(R). One should not do it. Beyond that, people just want what is best.

[i8asquirrel]

Well I for one don't care what you want to call it. I have never had a rifle that was less expensive to reload for or more accurate! I love the cartridge and and have it in a semi and a bolt gun,and plan on buildin a AR pistol in the same calliber.

[martineta]

Well said. Oh I love shooting on the cheap also.. Cheapest, fun, and accurate to 150 yds or so. Can not beat a 22 hornet. Not supposed to deer hunt with a hornet but I hear a head shot drops em pretty good.

[Spook]

OK so who actually concepted it if JDJ didnt?
Was the intent to shoot subsonic loads?