Re: designated rifleman upper in .300 BLK? Wilson Com?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jer</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lwrkeysfisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When is the ammo available---oh right, it's still being tested. And even at $1.15 per BULLET its performance is not any better than a TBBC bullet out of a 5.56. But don't worry, all that extra money per round gets you a crappy trajectory too. Keep up the marketing though, people are easily fooled by the glimmer of lights.
Its just annoying because it seems like I'm watching a Shamwow [.300blk] commercial every time I log on to a board lately.I guess the nice thing about these boards though is we can present ALL of the facts, not just the ones convenient to you selling your product.
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And just how does that trajectory look for a 5.56 out of a 8" barrel with a suppressor on the end? Oh, that's right... it probably won't clear w/o first getting a baffle strike.
300 Blackout isn't for everyone just like few rounds are perfect for all users. For people like me who run suppressed, want something VERY short and like the idea of 30rds w/o proprietary mags or lowers or anything else... this is the only round that does all that plus is an official SAAMI round. Out to 100yds an beyond this will still hit plenty hard and group nicely so for that crowd, nothing else out there fits that and you'll have a hard time convincing people like me to risk their suppressor on a PDW Diablo running 5.56 or similar. Take the hate elsewhere because nobody likes a thread crapper.</div></div>
I thought you just used the .300 for subloads? Whatever, it doesn't really matter. The OP asked about the .300BLK in a DM role (read: professional usage at range in shitty real life scenarios) each of my comments have applied directly to this. Let's recap:
1. Has ammo interchangeability issues with the 5.56 (could be an issue if .300 is used around 5.56 especially if used in like mags in high stress environments).
2. I also said the 300 has a rainbow trajectory. This creates more to think about in engagements (a slightly longer barreled .223 or same length barreled 6.8 have significantly better trajectories and better terminal ballistics)
3. Terminal performance sucks---new Barnes bullet helps but over penetrates, is NOT currently available, and is very expensive.
4. You said it is best for short barrels and subsonic use (not really a DM sort of thing.)
So basically I provided the OP some non-fanboy feedback concerning this round and his stated application, and yet I'm accused of thread crapping---nice. FWIW I put considerable thought/research into this cartridge in May/June last year and decided against it after realizing its limitations with regard to supersonic performance and a lack of suitable subsonic projectiles. My research paid off because I've read several accounts of less than clean kills with sub loads on deer and hogs, to the point that at least one person has recommended carrying a pistol to put a wounded animal out of its misery.
I'm glad the round works for you, have made my point, and will not post anything more on this thread.
