I was looking at getting into a 300blk bolt gun for subs, but with the cost of everything, I was wondering if there’s any difference really in the round vs a 308 subsonic? I’m already set up to load 308.
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Same bullet, traveling the same velocity, with the same BC, makes zero difference what size cartridge shoots it. Same results.I was looking at getting into a 300blk bolt gun for subs, but with the cost of everything, I was wondering if there’s any difference really in the round vs a 308 subsonic? I’m already set up to load 308.
Thank you. Thats the kind of info I was wondering about.Same bullet, traveling the same velocity, with the same BC, makes zero difference what size cartridge shoots it. Same results.
Except with .300 BLK, you don't have to use special powders, and with .308 Win subsonics, it's a big pain in the ass, and you have to use Trail Boss powder, drill-out your flash holes to 9/64", and use magnum primers. I've made lots of .308 Win subsonics over the years, and I built a .300 BLK AR15 years ago. I want to buy a .300 BLK bolt-action next, and I'll stick to supersonics in my .308 Win.
^^^ thisYou have about 150 more choices of powders with a Blackout. The case capacity of the 308 would make it possible, but a lot more difficult to have consistent subsonic rounds.
No matter how you slice it powder shift is definitely a thing. If you are not familiar with what that is it means the space left over in the case will allow the powder to shift around inside the case. One round will be 1300fps and the other will be 900fps. This is solely due to the powder being in a different orientation inside of each case.
Titegroup solves the case capacity issue. I've been loading 45-70 with Titegroup and getting single-digit SD's.The BO was designed for subsonic so the case capacity is optimized for that function. The 308 case capacity is really too large but can be "made to work" so to speak. Ultimately it depends on your intended use. I would choose the BO if I expected to shout this gun often and wanted accuracy.
This has not been my experience with Titegroup. In a 45-70 case, I get 4.8FPS SD's and 18FPS Extreme Spread with a 405gr LFP. I'd imagine the 45-70 case is one of the most extreme examples of a large case with minimal powder fill, especially with Titegroup.You have about 150 more choices of powders with a Blackout. The case capacity of the 308 would make it possible, but a lot more difficult to have consistent subsonic rounds.
No matter how you slice it powder shift is definitely a thing. If you are not familiar with what that is it means the space left over in the case will allow the powder to shift around inside the case. One round will be 1300fps and the other will be 900fps. This is solely due to the powder being in a different orientation inside of each case.
i've also had some good loads with titegroup and 308 subs. i've been using reduced loads of imr 4895 with 190gr to 220gr bullets in 308 with good results , it's also pretty position insensitive like titegroupThis has not been my experience with Titegroup. In a 45-70 case, I get 4.8FPS SD's and 18FPS Extreme Spread with a 405gr LFP. I'd imagine the 45-70 case is one of the most extreme examples of a large case with minimal powder fill, especially with Titegroup.
I was looking into what is the preferred twist rate for 308win subs, surprisingly most people seemed to recommend just sticking with a 10 or 11 twist. Which may be because that’s just what they already own, but it does appear these slower twists handle subs without too many issue.One of the biggest differences I could think of besides case capacity issues is 308W barrels don't come in subsonic twist rates and you probably don't already own a 9" 308W barrel in 1:7" on an SBR'd action. Once you start investing money in a 308W barrel that is properly suited for subs you should've just had it chambered in Blackout.
I was looking into what is the preferred twist rate for 308win subs, surprisingly most people seemed to recommend just sticking with a 10 or 11 twist. Which may be because that’s just what they already own, but it does appear these slower twists handle subs without too many issue.
I’d have thought 1:8 twists would’ve become more common in 308, seeing that it’s pretty much the go to twist for most cartridges these days, even with 300Norma 1:8 appears to be the most popular twist rate.
What will the 300bo do the 308 won't, nothing.I was looking at getting into a 300blk bolt gun for subs, but with the cost of everything, I was wondering if there’s any difference really in the round vs a 308 subsonic? I’m already set up to load 308.
I am well aware, there's a reason 300 blks are always a 1:8 or tighter.
Fit in a 223 spaceWhat will the 300bo do the 308 won't, nothing.
Because those barrels weren't designed, purchased, or chambered for subsonic ammoI am well aware, there's a reason 300 blks are always a 1:8 or tighter.
But for one reason or another 308win has still stuck with slow twist barrels while more modern cartridges have standardized on tighter twist (almost always 1:8 it would seem).