What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300 BLK

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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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silentbushmaster wrote:
BriggsRi wrote:What will be coming out first 123gr, 155gr, or the 220gr?
Do you reload?
I use to - looks, like it's time to start again :mrgreen:

I just picked-up a used RCBS press and a few other odds and ends, I'm well on my way to getting my set-up back in order!
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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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If you use the 300 BLACKOUT dies and use one of their uppers, let me know. Would like to see some sized brass and then fired from that chamber.
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Tag.

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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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What is the 123 bullet? Is it new? Is it expanding?
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Rob, I have a question, I hunt in Dixie. The foothills of South Carolina. You know what that environment is like- lots of trees etc, so a 100 yard shot would really be stretching it- most deer would be 50 yards or less. I like the convenience of the 9" barrel for going in and out of a stand. Should I get a 16" or will the 9" with the 220 grains be sufficient to put deer down at 50 yards or less?
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9 is fine. People hunt with 10 inch barrel 300 Whisper(R) rifles.
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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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So is the AAC 9" upper the best one? I don't mean that question as a joke either- you know I like pistons, but I know you told me the DI is quieter too and that is really the main reason for me to get the 300 BLK.
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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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Where does this project fall on the priority list?

ETA: This question was meant for the handi rifle thread... my mistake
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I think the AAC 9 inch upper is the best one. I could have designed it anyway I wanted, and picked it the way it is. Even LWRC did theirs as a DI - though they will also make piston ones.
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Re: What is the estimated maximum effective range of the 300

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Thank you Rob. I am waiting for the 8" URX III railed version and I'll be getting one. It took me a long time to make this decision. I think what really sealed it for me was handling a box of 300 BLK 220 Grain ammo. I had heard it shot but wasn't quite sold but somehow playing with the bullets did the trick for me. I also think you did very well to choose a cartridge that used the same bolt face and magazine as existing inventory.
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