most economical 300BLK subsonic bullet?

[amheck]

Would like to start loading these and have been searching around. Will be shooting thru a suppressor so not sure if I want to go coated. So I think that leaves plated.

I've found the Berry 220gr Spire point for $115 for 500. I think that puts it about at .22 each. I saw mention of a 203gr bullet from Palmetto Projectiles but can't seem to find them anymore. Any other options I'm missing?

[Ivan the Butcher]

I have been using the Berry's 220. Midway is selling the 200 count box in the same price range per bullet, then they have sales and/or free shipping. That gets the price down a couple of cents more.

Outside of that, maybe try for Sierras seconds.

Ivan

[amheck]

thanks - yeah, a sale at Midway was exactly what I've been hoping for. 10% off and free shipping would be great.

Appreciate the thoughts.

[Nevada Ed]

you can't go wrong with a 200gr bullet in the 300 for a sub-sonic loading.

It is a lot easier to load a 200 down than a 125-180gr bullet
depending on the powders on hand.

Have fun.

[muddocktor]

Is 190 grain too light for making subsonic rounds? Because Arm or Ally has Nosler Custom Competition 190 grain bullets for $24.88 per hundred.

Here is a link if you are interested: <<<190 grain CC>>>

BTW, I am not affiliated with that company.

[amheck]

Originally Posted by Nevada Ed

you can't go wrong with a 200gr bullet in the 300 for a sub-sonic loading.

Any particular ones to recommend?

[amheck]

Originally Posted by muddocktor

Is 190 grain too light for making subsonic rounds? Because Arm or Ally has Nosler Custom Competition 190 grain bullets for $24.88 per hundred.

Here is a link if you are interested: <<<190 grain CC>>>

BTW, I am not affiliated with that company.

I think its probably in the range of being acceptable, although I'm far from an expert. However, the price per bullet is more than the Berry's so not sure that's the direction I want to go, especially for plinking ammo.

[Ivan the Butcher]

When I was developing 308 sub-sonic loads, I used a box of 190 gr. Hornady Match I had laying around since my house fire in 1985, They sucked at 900 fps too!

Ivan

[fredj338]

Shooting subsonic, go coated lead. Missouri Bullets is one source for 200gr+.

[amheck]

Originally Posted by fredj338

Shooting subsonic, go coated lead. Missouri Bullets is one source for 200gr+.

I guess I need to do some more research shooting thru a sealed suppressor. I saw some that said it was ok and then other said no. Maybe I should contact the manufacturer.

I did come across those Missouri Bullets and the price is very attractive.

[fredj338]

Originally Posted by amheck

I guess I need to do some more research shooting thru a sealed suppressor. I saw some that said it was ok and then other said no. Maybe I should contact the manufacturer.

I did come across those Missouri Bullets and the price is very attractive.

You probably read lead bullets, meaning conventional wax based lube. The coatings used are in many ways tougher than copper plating. They actually bond to the bullet lead on a molecular level. meaning squash one flat with a hammer & the coating is still there. Do that with plated or jacketed & the plating/jacket cracks. For sub 1000fps loads, I just do not see the value in jacketed or even a plated bullet.

[Nevada Ed]

Per post #6;

As mentioned above, just a matter of what you want to plink with...........

copper, plated or coated bullets........

and what your weapon likes.

[Joe4d]

22 a round for the bullets, not counting brass puts you at about .32 per,, not worth my time at all when you can buy loaded 200 gr ammo for about .40 per round. Check out Ammo Seek.. factory stuff is coming down on the common calibers

[Road_Clam]

Specifically for 300 BLK subs :

.30 Cal 225gr - Gallant Bullets

I shoot a lot of 300BLK coated subs supressed. The key to keeping your can clean is to alternate between shooting coated subs, then shoot some supersonic plated. The supersonic rounds will "blast" all the residue left behind from shooting coated subs.