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Posted: 3/3/2017 8:38:23 PM EDT
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This is what I always buy
It shoots great and the brass is great for reloading |
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Posted: 3/3/2017 9:04:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGood to know. That's one of the loads I have earmarked |
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Posted: 3/5/2017 6:31:06 PM EDT
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Magtech here, too.
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Posted: 3/9/2017 1:52:46 AM EDT
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I concur also with the Magtech. Bought that same 1000rd case after going through a few boxes to confirm my blackout rifles liked it. I'd say i've gone through 700 total rds so far without a hiccup. Accuracy is not to bad either.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:48:54 AM EDT
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I was gonna post the same question.
Just jumped in to .300bo and have only shot Magtec 125 gr, ADI 144 gr, AE 150 and Rem. 220 subs. I was only shooting out to 50 yards but the Magtec was shooting just as well as the other supers. At 50 cents/round I'll buy more. I have some Sellers & Bellot on the way as well. Their handgun ammo has performed OK for me but I can usually find better for cheaper. But they have .300bo in multiple weights up to subsonic for CHEAP, so gotta try it. Also would like to try some Privi, that's been good to me in other calibers. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 6:14:32 PM EDT
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I've really liked the Remington-UMC 120gr OTFB stuff. Yes, it says "Remington," but the stuff is loaded by Barnes, and Barnes makes the (excellent) bullets. Sadly, they're not available for the handloader...
I've bought it at Academy Sports for about $15/box, but I haven't stocked up on it. I handload...which I believe is the only way to go with 300 Blackout. At least so far. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 1:49:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I've really liked the Remington-UMC 120gr OTFB stuff. Yes, it says "Remington," but the stuff is loaded by Barnes, and Barnes makes the (excellent) bullets. Sadly, they're not available for the handloader... I've bought it at Academy Sports for about $15/box, but I haven't stocked up on it. I handload...which I believe is the only way to go with 300 Blackout. At least so far. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 10:52:37 AM EDT
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I did see that Modern Arms International has new brass .300bo 125 gr Speer TNT for $145/250 rnds, or 58 cents/round.
No experience with MAI but tempted to try, although the Magtech is still cheaper at 52 cents/rnd and chromos about 300 fps faster with the same weight slug. MAI also shows 220 gr subs for $137/250 rounds, that's cheap for subs. |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 12:12:02 PM EDT
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RP brass or Barnes brass? |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 8:05:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
RP brass or Barnes brass? |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 7:23:00 PM EDT
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All of it I've bought has Barnes brass. I've got a few boxes of it set aside. 110 Vmax in the gun. OP you need a press and some M80 pulls unless you're wealthy. |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 9:04:12 PM EDT
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All of it I've bought has Barnes brass. Guess I will have to try a box. As for the other question above, about the RP brass... I have not had any issues with RP brass Anyone had issues? I have a few Barnes cases, and the idea of a few more, without the Barnes price is nice. Im kinda a Barnes whore though... 
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Posted: 4/2/2017 12:08:20 PM EDT
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I just went through my 300 Blackout brass stash and I discovered that some of Barnes' cases are crimped. They use a two-part "wide stab" crimp, as opposed to a ring crimp. I haven't had a chance to verify whether or not those cases were from the 120 grain OTFB rounds or not (they may have been range pick-ups).
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Posted: 4/4/2017 8:17:59 AM EDT
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Same. I've got a few boxes of it set aside. 110 Vmax in the gun. OP you need a press and some M80 pulls unless you're wealthy. |
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Posted: 4/4/2017 1:57:07 PM EDT
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Fair enough, it's a fun caliber to load for though FYI.
$225 a case approximately. I didn't think I'd shoot BLK alot but I've already put 1000 downrange in the past 6 months I'm sure the Mag tech will be g2g |
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Posted: 4/5/2017 4:31:53 PM EDT
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Seller and Bellot goes for $11 a box both subs and supers. Picked up some Rem subs for $12 this weekend at the gun show. I like Magtech. Haven't shot any yet in .300 but wouldn't hesitate.
Prices have been coming down. Walmart even carries Rem at times but has been $15 a box which isn't a deal these days. |
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Posted: 4/5/2017 10:17:38 PM EDT
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Pretty impressed with the magtech.
The Barnes 110g tac is only chronoing 50fps faster than the heavier magtech in my 8". |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 6:51:02 PM EDT
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I just went through my 300 Blackout brass stash and I discovered that some of Barnes' cases are crimped. They use a two-part "wide stab" crimp, as opposed to a ring crimp. I haven't had a chance to verify whether or not those cases were from the 120 grain OTFB rounds or not (they may have been range pick-ups). 
The Remington UMC 120gr OTFB L300AAC1 is Barnes Brass (as you stated) with the 2 jaw type crimp. Do we know what bullets loaded in this round? Someone said it wasnt avalible to reloaders. I havent picked up a box of UMC for years because of how crappy it is. Then I read if this load... |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 8:04:20 PM EDT
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The Barnes brass in the UMC/Remington factory 300 BLK ammo is excellent once you deal with the primer crimp. I just swaged all of mine with a Dillon Super Swage and Ballistic Tools Swage Gage this week. I've handloaded and shot one group of Barnes brass 3 times now. Walmart and Academy Sports carry the 120 grain ammo in my area. The factory load shoots well. I use the factory loads for practice and steel plates then handload the brass with higher quality bullets for hunting use. Good stuff.
Update FYI: I found the primer crimp to be pretty heavy in the Barnes brass when using the Dillon Super Swage. It took quite a bit of effort to swage the crimp away compared to other brass I've swaged. |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 9:18:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
RP brass or Barnes brass? |
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Posted: 4/9/2017 10:12:09 PM EDT
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You MADE me pick up a box.
The Remington UMC 120gr OTFB L300AAC1 is Barnes Brass (as you stated) with the 2 jaw type crimp. Do we know what bullets loaded in this round? Someone said it wasnt avalible to reloaders. I havent picked up a box of UMC for years because of how crappy it is. Then I read if this load... |
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Posted: 4/28/2017 10:37:45 PM EDT
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I said the Barnes 120 grain OTFB bullet wasn't available. Barnes lists all their component bullets on their site, and these aren't there. They LOAD their ammunition with some bullets that aren't listed as components... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You MADE me pick up a box.
The Remington UMC 120gr OTFB L300AAC1 is Barnes Brass (as you stated) with the 2 jaw type crimp. Do we know what bullets loaded in this round? Someone said it wasnt avalible to reloaders. I havent picked up a box of UMC for years because of how crappy it is. Then I read if this load... Average velocity 1975 E Spread 282 SD 53 About all that can be expected I guess from "Remington UMC" I was hoping for a little better. At least I have some Barnes brass to load 110gr TAC/TX into
Eta.... I never stated this was fired from a BA 10" barrel. |
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Posted: 4/29/2017 1:53:49 PM EDT
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My average velocity (in an 8" barrel) was similar to yours, but I had a much smaller ES, somewhere around 40-50fps if I recall correctly (data's put away somewhere, or I'd give you details). I had quite good accuracy at 50 yards, which was the longest range I have tried it at. My handloads with Sierra's 110 grain Varminter bullets gave me only slightly better accuracy with a bit higher velocity, but better enough that I'm not quite as unhappy that I can't get those Barnes bullets.
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Posted: 4/29/2017 9:35:21 PM EDT
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I wasnt trying the hardest for groups, but wanted to see how they shot numbers wise, and it was a good way to put some Barnes brass away.
I shot them at 100 yds with a red dot, sighted in at 50 with subs, just 4 fun. That quickly turned into shooting the steel at 100yds 
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Posted: 4/30/2017 3:17:09 PM EDT
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That UMC is very consistent across barrel lengths it was practically the same between 10" and 16"
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Posted: 4/30/2017 9:43:54 PM EDT
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Chrono'd some of the UMC 120g today out of my 8" BA:
--120G UMC Remington OTFB: 1,901fps/ 30fps ES Pretty consistent, but was expecting a little more velocity. |
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Posted: 5/10/2017 3:29:09 PM EDT
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How about subsonic guys? Recommendations?
Ps. I shoot mostly supersonic but like to shoot a bit of subsonic at the range too. More fun with my rig and that is what is loaded at home. Have used Gemtech and Remington so far with no problems but would like some options. |
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Posted: 5/29/2017 8:56:32 AM EDT
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It really looks like 300 is a reloaders caliber. Factory subs are very pricey.
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Posted: 5/30/2017 10:29:49 AM EDT
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For cheap subs I've had good luck with the Modern Arms Int. stuff, you can buy them by the 20 rnd box at Selway. Only placed a few orders from them but no complaints, good prices & service. They just advertised S&B 10mm for $14/box which is the cheapest I've seen it.
S&B subs also run well for me. The S&B subs are fmj and appear to be the same length as their supers. The MAI subs are a stubby poly coated lead slug and have a shorter overall length. I've had no feeding issues with them thru Lancers or D&H .300 mags but haven't tried any other mags yet. Anyone tried .300blk subs from Octane Munitions or Peak Performance Ammo? |
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Posted: 5/30/2017 11:47:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Well I shot them today for some numbers... Average velocity 1975 E Spread 282 SD 53 About all that can be expected I guess from "Remington UMC" I was hoping for a little better. At least I have some Barnes brass to load 110gr TAC/TX into
Eta.... I never stated this was fired from a BA 10" barrel. Avg. Vel.2019 ES 101 SD 29 I was surprised by accuracy of this ammo as best groups are close to 1 MOA (1.2" for 10 rounds from 100 yards) regularly using my carbine with 16X scope. With the 2X scope I have on it now for hunting I get about 2.5 MOA from 100 yards. |
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