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SIG Sauer has a new round for users of the 300 Blackout. The bullet weight is 205 gr with a tip designed for hunting varmints and predators.
If you own a firearm from the AR15 platform, with a 9″ barrel or longer – preferably suppressed – then you’re the intended customer. As you may note, the yellow tip is rounded to make feeding easier.
The price for a pack of 20 rounds is $33.95. That comes to just below $1.70 each.
Below: As The Firearm Blog lives in the future we have already tried and tested SIG’s new heavy, hard-hitting 300 BLK.
Photo: TFB Pete
The details, according to SIG Sauer:
300 BLK, 205GR, SUBSONIC TIPPED HUNTING
“Delivering devastating on-game performance for medium to big game at extended ranges.”
Optimized for the AR-15 platform, the new subsonic 300BLK Tipped Hunting ammunition is engineered to allow hunters to load 30 rounds in a 30-round magazine and have the cartridges feed properly.
This was achieved by SIG SAUER engineers after extensive research and development resulting in a stepped-down bullet design with a shouldered ogive that keeps the bullet from hitting the ridges of the magazine which would cause the rounds to shift and eventually fail to feed.
This load is ideal for use with a suppressor, which greatly reduces sound signature and muzzle flash, making it a favorite among hunters. Muzzle velocity is 922 fps and muzzle energy is 387 ft-lbs from a 16-inch barrel.
This round is recommended for use in barrels 9-inches or longer.
Furthermore, according to SIG Sauer’s announcement:
– Exclusive jacket design delivers devastating on-game performance for medium to big game at extended ranges
– Nickel plated cases to aid in extraction while providing significant anti-corrosion qualities
– Custom formulated and precision loaded powders deliver consistent velocities regardless of atmospheric conditions
– Industry-leading primers are matched to proprietary powder blends to ensure dependable ignition
Specifications
MSRP: $33.95
Photo: TFB Austin R.
Direct link to the new SIG Sauer 300 BLK ammunition here.
I guess only you can answer if this round fits your setup and needs. If you have the needs, what do you think of the new cartridge from SIG Sauer?
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