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.223 to 300 Blackout conversion
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<blockquote data-quote="ASP785" data-source="post: 2313555" data-attributes="member: 12170"><p>I will give you my opinion with that in mind.</p><p></p><p>I think the 300 blackout is a really good cartridge. It is not the be all end all wonder cartridge that some believe, nor is it just another niche cartridge for the AR platform. It does have some advantages, such as the ability to shoot subsonic ammunition, that may or may not be a benefit depending on the user. The problem, as you recognize is cost and availability. Fortunately, I reload. If I didn't, I doubt I would ever own this cartridge. From a hunting standpoint, there is really only one load I would trust to take down deer sized game or hogs; the 110 grn Barnes Tac Tx. Many other offerings simply use bullets designed to expand at 308 velocities. Unfortunately, even from a reloading standpoint, this bullet is rare. I am one of those guys who has shot deer with that "tiny" 22 caliber bullet out of a 223 cartridge. From a price and availability standpoint, at least at this moment in time, I would rather hunt with the 223. A 60 grain Nosler Partition bullet will take a deer or hog down handily. There are multiple other loadings that will as well.</p><p></p><p>It seems like manufacturers are continually offering new components for the 300 blackout, but that doesn't mean the cartridge won't eventually go the way of the 30 Remington AR. In this scenario though, you would only be out the cost of the barrel should ammunition manufacturers stop supporting the cartridge.</p><p></p><p>If you have a suppressor, its hard to beat the 'cool' factor shooting subsonic ammunition through the rifle. In the end, you have to decide whether the cartridge is worth it to you or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ASP785, post: 2313555, member: 12170"] I will give you my opinion with that in mind. I think the 300 blackout is a really good cartridge. It is not the be all end all wonder cartridge that some believe, nor is it just another niche cartridge for the AR platform. It does have some advantages, such as the ability to shoot subsonic ammunition, that may or may not be a benefit depending on the user. The problem, as you recognize is cost and availability. Fortunately, I reload. If I didn't, I doubt I would ever own this cartridge. From a hunting standpoint, there is really only one load I would trust to take down deer sized game or hogs; the 110 grn Barnes Tac Tx. Many other offerings simply use bullets designed to expand at 308 velocities. Unfortunately, even from a reloading standpoint, this bullet is rare. I am one of those guys who has shot deer with that "tiny" 22 caliber bullet out of a 223 cartridge. From a price and availability standpoint, at least at this moment in time, I would rather hunt with the 223. A 60 grain Nosler Partition bullet will take a deer or hog down handily. There are multiple other loadings that will as well. It seems like manufacturers are continually offering new components for the 300 blackout, but that doesn't mean the cartridge won't eventually go the way of the 30 Remington AR. In this scenario though, you would only be out the cost of the barrel should ammunition manufacturers stop supporting the cartridge. If you have a suppressor, its hard to beat the 'cool' factor shooting subsonic ammunition through the rifle. In the end, you have to decide whether the cartridge is worth it to you or not. [/QUOTE]
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