300 Blackout Ammo

300 Blackout ammo, in stock and ready to ship. Every load below is listed with its real bullet weight, velocity and intended use, so you can choose by what the round actually does rather than by what the box promises.

300 Blackout is two cartridges in one. Subsonic loads from 190gr to 220gr run roughly 1,000 to 1,060 fps and stay under the sound barrier, which is what lets a suppressor make a rifle genuinely hearing safe. Supersonic loads from 110gr to 150gr run 1,900 to 2,375 fps for roughly 1,200 to 1,400 ft lbs, giving you a compact 30 caliber hunting and defensive round. The same rifle shoots both; you just change magazines.

Not sure which you need? The buyer guide below the products covers grain weight, barrel length, zeroing and what each load is for. You can also model your exact rifle in our ballistics calculator or check the reference figures in the 300 Blackout ballistics chart.


How to choose 300 Blackout ammo

300 Blackout ammo divides into two jobs, and nearly every buying mistake comes from picking a load built for the other one. Decide which job you are buying for and the rest follows. Building a house gun? Read our 300 Blackout home defense guide.

If you wantBuyTypical figures
Maximum quiet, suppressedsubsonic 190gr to 220gr1,000 to 1,060 fps, roughly 500 ft lbs
Hunting and defensive usesupersonic 110gr to 150gr1,900 to 2,375 fps, 1,200 to 1,400 ft lbs
Range volume and practice147gr FMJ or 220gr matchcheapest per round, no expansion
Deer and hogs inside 250 yards110gr to 150gr expandingcopper or bonded hunting bullets

Grain weight, and what it actually changes

Subsonic 300 Blackout ammo all arrives at roughly the same speed, because the sound barrier caps it near 1,125 fps at sea level. Weight, not velocity, is what separates one subsonic load from another. A 190gr is the lightest common subsonic and the easiest to cycle, 208gr is a popular match weight, and 220gr is the heaviest common factory load and the quietest in character, carrying roughly 500 ft lbs.

Supersonic weights behave normally. A 110gr is the fastest and flattest at about 2,375 fps, 125gr is the all purpose weight most factory loads use, and 150gr is the heaviest common supersonic and the deepest penetrating. Muzzle energy stays in a narrow band of roughly 1,200 to 1,400 ft lbs across the range.

Bullet construction decides hunting performance

This matters more than the grain number. A 220gr full metal jacket subsonic and a 220gr expanding subsonic weigh the same and shoot to nearly the same point of impact, and only one of them is suitable for game. At 1,000 fps there is very little velocity available to drive expansion, so a hunting subsonic must use a bullet specifically designed to open at that speed.

The same applies supersonic. A 147gr FMJ is superb practice ammunition and a poor choice for deer, while a 110gr copper hunting bullet is built to expand reliably at short barrel velocities. Buy the construction, not just the weight.

Shipping and compliance

We ship 300 Blackout ammo within the USA to lawful destinations only, and orders over $300 ship free. It remains the buyer's responsibility to know and follow the law where they live, since ammunition rules vary by state and by city. See our shipping and delivery page for details and our returns policy for the 30 day window on damaged or incorrect orders. Choosing a deer rifle? Read 300 Blackout vs 350 Legend, or see all Blackout ammo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best 300 Blackout ammo for hunting?

A 110gr to 150gr supersonic expanding load for deer and hogs inside 250 yards. For suppressed subsonic hunting, choose a 190gr to 220gr bullet specifically designed to expand at 1,000 fps and keep shots inside roughly 150 yards.

What is the best 300 Blackout ammo for home defense?

A 110gr to 125gr supersonic expanding load from a short barrel. It delivers rifle energy with controllable blast, and expanding construction matters more than weight at defensive distances.

How much does 300 Blackout ammo cost?

Less than 8.6 Blackout and more than 5.56, because it uses a heavier bullet in lower volumes. Practice FMJ is the cheapest option and buckets bring the per round price down considerably against boxes.

Will subsonic 300 Blackout cycle my rifle?

Often yes, but not always. Many factory subsonic loads are gassed to cycle a carbine unsuppressed, though short barrels, gas port sizing and buffer weight all change the outcome. Fitting a suppressor usually improves cycling.