300 blackout

[SwampF0X]

So, what's the deal with this new cartridge? Why or is it any better than a 300 whisper 300/221 fireball?? Is it still made from .223 brass?

thanks,
swampf0x

[rsilvers]

About the same but was submitted to SAAMI as a standard. The velocity is a bit higher due to longer freebore - like 5.56mm compared to 223.

[bigginall8s]

basically the same critter. although JDJ will prolly disagree!

[sha-ul]

Originally Posted by bigginall8s

basically the same critter. although JDJ will prolly disagree!

I imagine if JDJ had ben a little more flexible, instead of demanding royalties, could have submitted the whisper for SAAMI and there would not have been a need for the 300blk or all of the other 300whatever names

[jimpa]

Originally Posted by sha-ul

I imagine if JDJ had ben a little more flexible, instead of demanding royalties, could have submitted the whisper for SAAMI and there would not have been a need for the 300blk or all of the other 300whatever names

My gunsmith called him to get a reamer. No WAy Hosea,,, $700 for him to chamber5 and install a standard douglas bbl on my action.
Nope/ went 300/221 bought a reamer and the gauges,,, He could have rented one out and made 50 bucks from most everyone on here.

[i8asquirrel]

Pacific Tool and Gauge has them. . .

[bigginall8s]

Originally Posted by sha-ul

I imagine if JDJ had ben a little more flexible, instead of demanding royalties, could have submitted the whisper for SAAMI and there would not have been a need for the 300blk or all of the other 300whatever names

You're EXACTLY RIGHT! Now look at all the publicity his round WONT get all because of pride and arrogance.(IMO) Its a shame , because the AR world wouldve propeled the whisper to greater levels of popularity and he wouldve gained much more business to boot.

[SwampF0X]

So, which one would be more accurate/reliable from an AR action? Can the brass be made from .223 hulls?

swampf0x

[Alleycat]

Factory brass will be available soon.

[Hoser]

Originally Posted by SwampF0X

So, which one would be more accurate/reliable from an AR action? Can the brass be made from .223 hulls?

Both are plenty accurate in an AR. The BLACKOUT just has a slightly different throat. Kinda like comparing a 5.56 chamber to a 223 chamber.

Just like the whisper, 300 BLACKOUT brass can be made from 223/5.56 brass. I have many thousands of pcs for people this past year.