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MUSHROOMS OF DEATH! 300 Blackout Winchester USA Ready 125gr Open Tip Ammo Test
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Күн бұрынBecome a Channel Member! / @masonoutdoors_masonle... 300 Blackout Winchester USA Ready 125gr Open Tip Training ammo ballistics gel test fired from a Ruger American Ranch with 16 inch barrel.
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All shots are fired from a distance of 100 yards so as to encompass the majority of common real world hunting scenarios.
I will be shooting into 10% ballistics gel from www.clearballi... that has been calibrated to meet the FBI ballistics testing protocol.
While ballistics gel isn’t an exact proxy for big game, small game, predators or defensive situations, it does provide a repeatable medium through which to test various bullets and ammunitions against each other.
With each type of ammo tested I collect data on bullet penetration depth, bullet weight retention, bullet expansion and muzzle velocity.
For reference, bullet expansion is measured at the widest expanded point using a calibrated Frankford Arsenal Digital Caliper.
Bullet weight is measured using a calibrated Frankford Arsenal Digital Scale after having removed as much ballistics gel as possible from the expanded bullets.
Bullet velocity is measured using a ProChronoPal chronograph set approximately 7-10’ from the shooting bench, depending on the cartridge and muzzle blast.
I am fully aware that a chronograph measuring bullet velocity from 10’ away from the muzzle is going to register a slower velocity than if velocity were measured directly at the muzzle, but that difference is going to be so small as to be all but irrelevant in regards to comparison of actual measured velocity versus factory stated velocity.
My goal with these ballistics gel tests is to provide hunters like you and I with the most objective information possible to help us make the best choice for our particular hunting situation.
The results of these tests are my own and I cannot guarantee the same or similar performance on your part. The views and opinions expressed in this video are solely my own.
All videos are filmed in a safe and controlled environment on a private range with all applicable safety precautions by a trained professional.
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@BigdaddyE71 11 ай бұрын
Finally a 300 BO load that seems to be an ethical hunting round!! I'd love to see this test at 50 yds. Thanks again for another great test!!
@jasonraulston3922 6 ай бұрын
Several of the other failed 300 Blackout rounds Ive seen him test perform 100% different inside wild game I don't put much faith into these bare gel tests and Im not even a 300 Blackout fanboy I know this particular round tends not to expand or explode inside wildlife it's a target load...
@mr.mr.3301 11 ай бұрын
These test make me reconsider what I know about bullets. I suspect it is all about velocity. The faster the bullet the tougher it needs to be. The lower the velocity the weaker it needs to be.
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
To a point absolutely, just depends on intended use. For example, there’s a place and use for hard-cast lead 45-70 loads going relatively slow, intended use maximum penetration with no expansion whatsoever.
@millermanhal 10 ай бұрын
Agreed. The more I learn from watching reviews and tests on calibers,bullet types,different velocities....the more I see bullet construction as the determining factor of what makes a good hunting,defense ect. Round.
@aaronwilcox6417 11 ай бұрын
Wow. Thats outstanding performance for deer size critter to maybe 150yds. Generally im not impressed with 300BO but this changes my mind considering the cost/performance ratio.
@millermanhal 10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I have young boys and want to get them into shooting. But noise,recoil are holding them back from using bigger calibers. I am thinking a 300blackout with a suppressor would make a great starter rifle for my boys to deer hunt. 🦌 here in central maine shots are not long as we have very dense woods. 50to 100yards is the norm. Can't see why this wouldn't make a great little hunting rig on a doe,or small buck for their first hunt.
@johnnorman7708 10 ай бұрын
Winchester plays games with terminology. They used OPE for open point expanding on some of their hollow points decades ago. The .30-30 150 grain JHP you recently tested used to be labeled OPE.
@ryanguldbrandsen7672 8 ай бұрын
Most Manufacturers don't use a 16" for 300blk. Normally 13.9-14.5" barrels. This stuff is currently selling for 64cpr btw.
@drew55974 11 ай бұрын
For 300 blackout one of my favorite and one of the most best books I found four hand loading would be the Hornady 110 or 125grn option. If you load him right there just downright Dynamite.
@PassivePortfolios 11 ай бұрын
Unbelievable ! This is a viable and legal hunting round. Excellent test as usual.
@scottrice4431 9 ай бұрын
I'm not sure, but I believe you are seeing higher Velocity because they are probably testing it in a 10" barrel. If I remember right when 300 AAC Black Out came out, it was designed to shoot a 220g bullet out of a 9" suppressed barrel. I like the 300 Black Out it is a reloders dream, everything from a 78g to a 245g bullet Supersonic to Subsonic. I have a Ruger American and an AR-15 with a 14.5" barrel and a 2.5" muzzle brak welded on the muzzle. Both of them are very accurate rifles.
@jorgesolis9468 9 ай бұрын
Yes with subsonic weak ammo you're right another reason was that it was designed to mimic 7.62x39 so 124 at 2500 in 300 it would be 125 gr at 2200-2300 with 16 inch barrel so subsonic is fine for 9 inch barrels and 2 legged threats with game in mind go 16 inches and there will be a 200 fps advantage
@1RobHunter1 9 ай бұрын
Excellent video! This is excellent round for target and deer hunting.
@strokedmule3838 9 ай бұрын
Nice information! Nice to see one actually mushroom. Will have to check these out if I run across any of them.
@K-bob_45 11 ай бұрын
Honestly surprised. I knew lighter was way better in 300 blk but I would not have bet on this bullet. Especially a hollow point from winchester
@cavemanjeff4251 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your very informative gel tests, I enjoy every one and often go back and re-watch some. I was always hoping the 300 blackout or other intermediate 30 cal would be developed into a 30-30 performance round for the short,light,handy bolt rifles . Sadly so far anyways, the 300 blackout is short of that. The 7.62 x 39 is closer, but still not quite there. I was hoping for more velocity from the 150 grainers in the 300 blackout. It would be nice to see what 150 grain bullets can do in the 7.62 x 39 if only Remington, Federal, or Winchester would come out with some. Granted the bore size is a tad different- .310ish vs .308. I have some Federal 123 soft points for my 7.62 x 39 Ruger ranch but I would like to see a bit deeper penetration if possible without having to go to a bigger round. The Liberty 300 blackout overwatch load looks interesting....
@45.Slanging 10 ай бұрын
300HamR might be it for u. 150 grain 1800 ft lbs 16inch barrel
@dsrrecordsent 8 ай бұрын
Sheesh 😉
@CrpMag 6 ай бұрын
In regard to the velocity, most firearms shooting 300 AAC are SBR’s. Which is why, I suspect, they tend to come in above the claimed velocities.
@onebadjack1313 Ай бұрын
Awesome video, surprising results. I'd love to see some 300 Ham'r tests. I've got both and for supers, the Ham'r is definitely faster and harder hitting. I still have my 8" 300 BLK by my bedside though.
@jamesheath1836 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for testing, I knew would perform better.
@jamesheath1836 11 ай бұрын
The 300 blk is best for shorter barrels, and they perform great through AR platforms as well. Good home defense.
@jakethomas7100 11 ай бұрын
I think the reason you may be seeing the faster than advertised bullet velocity in 300BO is that the manufacturer could be testing it in a gas operated semi auto. Not sure if it makes a difference but could be the reason.
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
Certainly could be the case.
@rynerenzaglia8006 11 ай бұрын
Great video!
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
Glad to be of service!
@brandonmclellan9169 Ай бұрын
110gr-125gr is sweet spot for 300 blackout. Type any of the load info into a BC calculator, anything over 125gr energy drops alot.
@ericpowell5677 11 ай бұрын
Try some form of the 110 Hornady vmax. I personally hunt whitetail with the Ammo Inc 110g vmax from Palmetto state armory. I've had good results.
@colindr9313 11 ай бұрын
I got my first deer with a 300blk. Out of the Ruger American
@rangetime6779 11 ай бұрын
Surprising results. Thanks for the test.
@jbrown6030 10 ай бұрын
*Winchester also makes a 125gr OT that appears the same in a white box.. I think it's a few dollars cheaper too. Wonder if it performs the same or what the difference is*
@r.awilliams9815 11 ай бұрын
Now that's respectable performance for the .300 BO, much better than the 150 grain loads. I guess the next question is, how accurate is it?
@K-bob_45 11 ай бұрын
With winchesters crimp style I’d be very surprised if it were accurate
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
Accurate enough to hit the 6”x6” block face every time from 100 yards, beyond that I can’t say, and what you can do from your rifle will be different from what I can do from mine. “Accuracy” testing is extremely subjective.
@millermanhal 10 ай бұрын
😂 great point. Some reviews make it seem like the bullet or caliber are doing the work. But as you know....any caliber is only accurate if you practice, practice and practice some more. My rifles especially the 350legend ar15 20inch is picky. Some I can't group worth bleep, 4inch or more(150grain copper impact). But 160grain bonded powermax hollow point groups 1.5inches at 100yards. 150 deer season xp is just at 2 inches. So know your rifle,practice and try rounds that you can easily repeat results with
@Z33Garage 11 ай бұрын
Totally picking up a box or two of this stuff!
@davidphillips8674 8 ай бұрын
It’s a hollow point that bypasses the Geneva Convention.
@lambchop777 11 ай бұрын
Well.....I didn't expect that. Imp hoping your going to test the Hornady 135gran FTX ,as I always assumed it would be one of the best options for deer sized game.
@yomomma107 11 ай бұрын
I'd like to see that test as well but good luck finding that ammo....been looking for months with no luck
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
I’ve done it, just have to edit 👍🏼
@lambchop777 11 ай бұрын
@@yomomma107 its in stock at outdoorlimited
@timrobinson6573 9 ай бұрын
You're doing God's work with these 300 Black Out test videos. 300 Black Out is the round of the future. Soon the military will be chambering all battle rifles in 300 Black Out as well as machine guns and pistols. Getting as much info as we can now on this round will help us when that day comes.
@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 8 ай бұрын
No way. It might be the sub-gun/PDW round of choice, but as far as a general infantry rifle, something like 6MAX, 6 ARC or 6.5 Grendel are far superior at range.
@jorgesolis9468 8 ай бұрын
I believe you're thinking of 300 hmr
@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 8 ай бұрын
@@jorgesolis9468 That’s even less likely.
@jorgesolis9468 8 ай бұрын
@@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 better chance than 300 blackout
@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595 8 ай бұрын
@@jorgesolis9468 No, because it completely lacks the subsonic capabilities.
@kellyrick4365 10 ай бұрын
Very impressive. I looked and I didn't see that you had done some 110 gr TTSX in the 300 BLK. I would like to see that.
@NELLY-jg2rx 11 ай бұрын
Hornady Custom 135 gr next please!
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
I’ve done it, just have to edit 👍🏼
@985shane 9 күн бұрын
I would rather the fiocchi 125gr sst price and performance
@Logan-zz5vg 15 күн бұрын
In the 300blk world 16" barrel is considered long
@freedomfirst5420 11 ай бұрын
I'm definitely impressed.
@michaelmiller1824 11 ай бұрын
Average width of a whitetail is 20 inches so I think 18 inches will do
@marvinbrock960 11 ай бұрын
Seeing the size of the meplat/hole.. seems small for consistent expansion. I’d have to test it a little more to trust it for deer.. maybe replicate bone and skin in front of the block and repeat.. I’ve seen wooden dowel Rods used that seemed to work well. 3/4-1”.. I too am hopeful that it’s as good as it seems.. definitely a Diamond in the rough! Then buy plenty before they figure it out! 😂
@guardianminifarm8005 11 ай бұрын
Whooooweeee. Pleasantly surprised. Great results. Thank you. Go get some deer.
@Perry2186 11 ай бұрын
Could you test Fioochi 125gr 300blk it uses the hornady sst I'm curious if it's going to expand at black out velocity
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
Yes
@17AmericanFarmer76 6 ай бұрын
I use Fiocchi 125gr sst for deer. They are absolutely deadly. I have no plans to change but from this video I'm wondering if these would provide deaper penetration than the sst on a deer.🤔
@SteveM0732 11 ай бұрын
At these lower velocities varmint bullets start to act like big game bullets. So this isn't entirely unexpected. Load this bullet into a 308 Winchester and it would probably break up into small pieces. Apparently Winchester doesn't realize this.
@AdamParker91 11 ай бұрын
Alright. 300 blackout finally showed out. All except probably mislabeling this one lol
@MiamiMidwest 9 ай бұрын
Great videos my friend
@kayakwesty 8 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@gogali666 8 ай бұрын
Can you do this with the 200 grain subsonic? Also, is there a difference between USA READY, and USA VALOR?
@AaronBleess-yz4cw 11 ай бұрын
I’ll be picking up some of this ammo
@ronparker8391 6 ай бұрын
always gonna be fast out of a 16" cause blackout is developed at 8 or 10.5
@timrogers9398 8 ай бұрын
Hi sir! How accurate was this round in your RAR? I am not getting good accuracy with the lighter rounds out of the 1:7 twist of the RAR. Thanks so much and I really enjoy your videos!
@brotherbrovet1881 8 ай бұрын
@masonleather .300blk is loaded with pistol powders. It gets maximum velocity at around 9". Using a 16" barrel you're actually reducing maximum velocity. Anything more than 10" is too much barrel for the .300blk. You're not adding anything with more barrel length.
@AHerr44 10 ай бұрын
I'm curious to see if the subsonic version of this ammo would expand the same. Will you be making a video with the 200 grain version?
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 10 ай бұрын
I tried, I mention it in one of the more recent vids, zero expansion and zipped through 3 whole gel blocks, couldn’t capture them
@frankgulla8782 7 ай бұрын
The only question about this bullet for use on animals is if the tiny hollow point gets clogged with hair and hide will it open? Very impressive on gel though.
@ryanehlis426 11 ай бұрын
Looks like a good deer and hog round
@zacharybroussard3183 11 ай бұрын
That’s crazy that’s supposed to be training ammo. Maybe they need to re label the box for other purposes
@randallflores-qr8cs 11 ай бұрын
How much are you paying for those? I usually shoot Hornady Full Boar 110GMX, they perform well but are expensive as hell!
@r.awilliams9815 11 ай бұрын
You can get them for under a dollar per round. The online ammo supplier I use has a 200 round case listed for $180.
@1RobHunter1 9 ай бұрын
200 for $150 = 20 for $15.
@nvrdwn3140 10 ай бұрын
They aren't loaded hot. No one but you chose a 16 inch barrel. Most people go with a 10 inch barrel. I went with a 8 so it'll fit in my backpack.
@jorgesolis9468 9 ай бұрын
Depends what your use is for indoors for 2 legged threats yeah you're right outdoors on game 16 inches gives you 200 fps more and a more capable round near 7.62,39 performance a well known hog round so depends on use
@BigdaddyE71 11 ай бұрын
Finally a 300 blackout load that seems like an ethical hunting round!! I'd like to see the same test at 50 yds. It's al about velocity! Thanks again for another great test!
@willl7780 2 ай бұрын
wow
@user-nn7bb4hv9j 9 ай бұрын
Could you do the sig sauer 120 gr.? Please! Thank you for what you do!!
@45.Slanging 10 ай бұрын
In 2023 why havent we gotten some 85-100 grain 300blk specific loads. The 150s are just too heavy for 300blk IMO. The 300HamR gets it right tho. If u want to sling 120-150grain 30 cal in a small frame dont think u can beat the 300HamR
@metallicsilver 9 ай бұрын
Interesting. Can you test Sig Elite 300Blk 120 gr Hunting ammo? Thanks!
@galenpedersen4755 10 ай бұрын
Have you done any testing with the 110 grain Barnes black tips?
@zeljkoblazevic2152 11 ай бұрын
Any 270 testing soon?
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
Yes I’ve already done quite a bit, just have to edit. I’ve got nearly 100 videos in editing.
@zeljkoblazevic2152 11 ай бұрын
@@masonoutdoors_masonleather now we’re cooking 😎
@a.joegevara3519 10 ай бұрын
Please test the 6.5 creedmoor!
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 10 ай бұрын
I’ve done a lot of 6.5 Creedmoor
@dsrrecordsent 8 ай бұрын
Is this the same bullet as the Winchester white box 125gr OTM open tip-range target ammo? They make another .300BLK 125gr open tip range “target” ammo with the exactly same specs as what is shown on the back of your box but instead of being in a read box and marked as “Ready” they are in a white box and seem to have a slightly different OTM design! I noticed the ones used seemed to have a ridge on the tip where as these have what seems to be a small pie like design inside the tip of the OTM match bullet! I am very interested to see if the Winchester ready read box OTM range is the same as the Winchester OTM white box! They are both 125gr and have exactly the right specs if anyone knows please let me know I am am rather perplexed 🧐🤔
@WeLuv9x5 5 ай бұрын
What twist rate is your 16” barrel (1:7, or)?
@cbwelch4 10 ай бұрын
Theseblook like they would work on pigs. I have used Winchester Powerpoint and it works fine on pigs and deer and it is affordable.
@MsPedross 3 ай бұрын
As open tip ones are expanding or deforming bullets millitaries should not use them!
@williamgaines9784 11 ай бұрын
Test ii on an actual deer.
@KyleMcCormick-rb5ly 11 ай бұрын
What do you think are the best deer rounds for 30-30 in pa
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
I have a bunch of 30-30 ammo test videos available, there’s an entire 30-30 playlist on my channel. There are a lot that would work great.
@jakethomas7100 11 ай бұрын
I love the leverevolution 160 gr. I have my marlin zeroed at 200 yds with it. It moves just a little faster than standard 150gr round nose and has better ballistics. I don't usually get bullet pass through but they go down fast.
@KyleMcCormick-rb5ly 10 ай бұрын
@@masonoutdoors_masonleather thank you!
@johnwilliams9498 11 ай бұрын
Sorry did not the distance? Plus, accuracy?
@johnwilliams9498 11 ай бұрын
Personal defense love it!
@masonoutdoors_masonleather 11 ай бұрын
The distance is stated in the video and in the video description. Accuracy is extremely subjective, what I can do with my rifle is not the same as what you can do with yours.
@johnwilliams9498 11 ай бұрын
Wow, just a question. Love 300 Black have many chambered with it and just wanted what it looks like on paper with your gun. When buy a new long gun I do run different Manufacturers and load through them. Just asking and want to ask again.@@masonoutdoors_masonleather
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