AllPredatorCalls
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Not a huge amount of info on guys using short barrel rifles (SBR), suppressed, with sub-sonic loads for predator hunting.
Thought I would share yesterdays hunt results with those who may be interested.
The main problem when using a sub-sonic 300 black out is bullet performance (lack of expansion)with factory 220 grain bullets. Most are Open Tip Match (OTM) which will zip through the animal with zero expansion.
Because the SBR rifle appeals to some of my hunting situations, for example when I'm hunting deep tight ravines with heavy cover, where my shots and visibility will be under 50 yards and non magnified optics and a short lightweight rifle is my choice.
I decided to try the Noveske/Nosler 300 AAC BLACKOUT 220grn Open Tip Round Nose bullet after reading a magazine article about there ability to penetrate 18 inches in ballistic gelatin with controlled and reliable expansion at subsonic speed.
Here's a bobcat I shot yesterday at exactly 40 yards broadside using the Noveske/Nosler 300 AAC BLACKOUT 220grn Open Tip Round Nose bullet.
Entry side
Exit wound
Exit wound behind shoulder
Inside view of exit wound - great bullet expansion
This round definitely has potential as a predator hunting round for guys wanting to go sub-sonic suppressed on there .300 black rifle.
AP Jones
APC
Thought I would share yesterdays hunt results with those who may be interested.
The main problem when using a sub-sonic 300 black out is bullet performance (lack of expansion)with factory 220 grain bullets. Most are Open Tip Match (OTM) which will zip through the animal with zero expansion.
Because the SBR rifle appeals to some of my hunting situations, for example when I'm hunting deep tight ravines with heavy cover, where my shots and visibility will be under 50 yards and non magnified optics and a short lightweight rifle is my choice.
I decided to try the Noveske/Nosler 300 AAC BLACKOUT 220grn Open Tip Round Nose bullet after reading a magazine article about there ability to penetrate 18 inches in ballistic gelatin with controlled and reliable expansion at subsonic speed.
Here's a bobcat I shot yesterday at exactly 40 yards broadside using the Noveske/Nosler 300 AAC BLACKOUT 220grn Open Tip Round Nose bullet.

Entry side

Exit wound

Exit wound behind shoulder

Inside view of exit wound - great bullet expansion
This round definitely has potential as a predator hunting round for guys wanting to go sub-sonic suppressed on there .300 black rifle.
AP Jones
APC