300 blackout subsonic for deer?

[Trapperkid]

I’m looking at getting a Rossi single shot 300 blackout rifle to shoot deer under 70 yards in the woods. Does anyone have experience with this and what bullet did you use?

 

[Bluefish]

Maker bullets. I have not used a 300 bo as it’s not legal where I hunt deer. I have used makers in 360 bh and 45-70. Subs are different in that they can kill quite a long way out if you account for the drop. They simply don’t slow down quickly. Less drag at subsonic velocity.

 

[Trapperkid]

Maker bullets. I have not used a 300 bo as it’s not legal where I hunt deer. I have used makers in 360 bh and 45-70. Subs are different in that they can kill quite a long way out if you account for the drop. They simply don’t slow down quickly. Less drag at subsonic velocity.

Thanks I seen these gorilla and Lehigh defense all make what I would think would work but I’d like to know if someone here has actually used them to any extent. Some like the sub x from hornady but I don’t think it expands enough.

 

[robtattoo]

Look into Discreet Ballistics, specifically the 188gr Sealous bullet.

I have no first hand experience, but their Facebook page & website are covered up in dead stuff shot with that. They're pre-cut & designed to open up MASSIVELY at walking speed.

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[General RE LEE]

188 Discreets. Do you hand load? You can buy the bullets from Discreet Ballistics but he also has loaded ammo you can buy. Expands into sharp petals.

 

[KHNC]

I have killed at least 20 whitetail in Sc with Hornady sub-x. typical shot for me is 70-100yds. I dont usually shoot past that range. Couple close range head shots on does at 15-20 yds. Most are DRT with impact just following front leg up and shoot mid body. 300BLK in a Tac Solutions AR-15 Omega 30 can.

 

[Trapperkid]

I knew I’d find what I was looking for I’m gonna end up with a backpackable stupid quiet lightweight deer slayer I’m stoked. Anyone have any animal photos autopsies or videos I’d love to see em.

 

[KHNC]

I knew I’d find what I was looking for I’m gonna end up with a backpackable stupid quiet lightweight deer slayer I’m stoked. Anyone have any animal photos autopsies or videos I’d love to see em.

They TAC 300 from Tactical Solutions has 11" barrel with a shroud for the can. Overall length is very short when stock is collapsed. I love it. The 300BLK with 110 gr hornady is a killer also with full velocity on WT or Hogs.

 

[waspocrew]

I’ll be using 194 Lehighs on whitetails does after Thanksgiving. I’ll report back on how they perform.

 

[omicron1792]

I knew I’d find what I was looking for I’m gonna end up with a backpackable stupid quiet lightweight deer slayer I’m stoked. Anyone have any animal photos autopsies or videos I’d love to see em.

If buying a new gun consider 338arc. Was made to shoot heavy subs and it is being supported well.

The only variable you can change is the weight of the bullet. You get 50% heavier bullets with 338arc over 300bo.

 

[SloppyJ]

I let my son use my 300BO on his first deer. I was running 110 vmax bullets over as much lil'gun as I could load. It was not a very impressive kill. I MUCH prefer him shooting 77tmks out of his 16" .223 than the 300. That was all I needed to see to make the decision that there were better options out there.

That's just my opinion though.

 

[Billy Goat]

Limited experience, but for what I have seen, Maker Rex bullet.

200gr will work down to 450 or 400fps.

Its been said before tho, its more like a broadhead than a rifle bullet.

 

[RWT]

I have shot numerous animals with 223 &308 subsonic. All under 75 yards. I generally recommend head shots as I have had far to many failure to expand. This is especially true if you want to recover the animal. Way too many hogs have run off. Some days that’s great others I wanted them DRT.

 

[h2so4]

I'll be using Black Hills 198gr Dual Performance this winter. I don't have any concerns.

 

[Presswood_936]

I’ve killed thousands of hogs and a lot of deer with subsonic ammo . Discreet has been the most accurate and reliable for me . There are a lot of companies loading the maker bullets though .

 

[Trapperkid]

I’ve killed thousands of hogs and a lot of deer with subsonic ammo . Discreet has been the most accurate and reliable for me . There are a lot of companies loading the maker bullets though .
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That’s epic what are your shot distances and barrel length? I imagine you’re shooting behind the shoulder?

 

[Presswood_936]

That’s epic what are your shot distances and barrel length? I imagine you’re shooting behind the shoulder?

I’ve used a 7.5-8.5” barrel for the last 7 years . Before that I had 9-10.5” . With hogs or deer , if you want them to drop a neck / head shot is the best .

If you go for a vital shot be prepared for them to run a little ways , no different than a bow shot . They don’t run nearly as far if your shooting a bolt action with a good silencer though , I think the report of an ar15 tends to spook them more .

Shot distance varies . I used to keep it inside 100 yards just because the drop of subsonic ammo is so dramatic beyond that . I’ve since got a thermal with integrated LRF that automatically adjusts my aiming point based on ballistic data . Since then I’m pushing further and have taken hogs at 200 yards easily , with my furthest being 250 .

 

[KyleR1985]

I’ve killed thousands of hogs and a lot of deer with subsonic ammo . Discreet has been the most accurate and reliable for me . There are a lot of companies loading the maker bullets though .
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Everything on back order on their website.

Know of any other source of their ammo or projectiles?

 

[Presswood_936]

Everything on back order on their website.

Know of any other source of their ammo or projectiles?

I think they had some at sportmans warehouse but I’ve only bought directly from discreet