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Title: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: CP on June 22, 2016, 07:26:21 AM
I’m not seeing much in the way of hunting bullets offered in over the counter subsonic loadings.  Mostly Hornady  A Max, or OTM bullets in the 200g – 220g, none of which is recommended as a hunting load. 

Anyone have any suggestions?
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 23, 2016, 12:08:04 AM
Look at Lehigh they make some subsonic hunting bullets.
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: Duffer on June 23, 2016, 04:08:16 AM
Look at Lehigh they make some subsonic hunting bullets.
This.

300 sub is tricky to hunt with as velocities won't open up most bullet designs. I bought a mold just specifically to modify by adding a big hollow point but alas.... just another in a long string of incomplete projects!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: CP on June 23, 2016, 06:04:57 AM

Thanks I found the Lehigh, and a Nosler bullet loaded by Noveske.  But at $40 - $50 a box I’ll probably end up putting something together myself.  At 1000ish fps I’m thinking all lead is going to be as good as anything else.

http://www.lehighdefense.com/collections/ammo/products/300-aac-blackout-whisper-194gr-subsonic-maximum-expansion-ammo?variant=1066138648

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/589568/noveske-ammunition-300-aac-blackout-220-grain-ballistic-glow-tip-subsonic-box-of-20
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: headshot5 on June 23, 2016, 07:19:50 AM
I've run this mold http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/10055 (http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/10055).  It works well right at/under MOA.  We run them with AA#9 powder. 


* Edit to add,  You might be able to find a retailer selling similar size/weight bullets for sale.   :tup: 
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: Yondering on June 23, 2016, 09:44:00 AM

Thanks I found the Lehigh, and a Nosler bullet loaded by Noveske.  But at $40 - $50 a box I’ll probably end up putting something together myself.  At 1000ish fps I’m thinking all lead is going to be as good as anything else.



Don't waste your money with the Nosler/Noveske load; that bullet is known to perform poorly for hunting.

That last sentence is not accurate at all. There is a huge difference in performance of specialized subsonic bullets vs everything else, whether you're talking cast or jacketed. I say that based on a LOT of testing with the 300.
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: CP on June 23, 2016, 09:51:29 AM

Thanks I found the Lehigh, and a Nosler bullet loaded by Noveske.  But at $40 - $50 a box I’ll probably end up putting something together myself.  At 1000ish fps I’m thinking all lead is going to be as good as anything else.



Don't waste your money with the Nosler/Noveske load; that bullet is known to perform poorly for hunting.

That last sentence is not accurate at all. There is a huge difference in performance of specialized subsonic bullets vs everything else, whether you're talking cast or jacketed. I say that based on a LOT of testing with the 300.

So, what are you using?
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: magnanimous_j on June 23, 2016, 10:10:53 AM
What's the appeal of a subsonic big game round?
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: Alchase on June 23, 2016, 10:13:24 AM
Quite-er
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: Yondering on June 23, 2016, 04:44:51 PM

Thanks I found the Lehigh, and a Nosler bullet loaded by Noveske.  But at $40 - $50 a box I’ll probably end up putting something together myself.  At 1000ish fps I’m thinking all lead is going to be as good as anything else.



Don't waste your money with the Nosler/Noveske load; that bullet is known to perform poorly for hunting.

That last sentence is not accurate at all. There is a huge difference in performance of specialized subsonic bullets vs everything else, whether you're talking cast or jacketed. I say that based on a LOT of testing with the 300.

So, what are you using?

I developed my own cast hollow point. That's one advantage of having a machine shop at home.

If I wasn't casting my own, or commercial molds were my only cast bullet options, I'd be using the 194gr Lehigh, no question.
Title: Re: Subsonic hunting bullets for the 300 BLK ??
Post by: CP on June 24, 2016, 07:18:00 AM
Has anyone tried these:

http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=204&category=6&secondary=36&keywords=
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