Did Blackout Score the Knockout?...Sabre Blade .300 AAC Blackout, AR-15 Self-Defense AMMO test!

Testing some .300 BLK Sabre Blade Black Tip ammo from Palmetto State Armory. Good round for self-defense or hunting? How does it compare to its 5.56 cousin?
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[@lutherpayne9957]

I keep trying to convince myself that I don't need a 300 Blackout. Your presentation just proved that I want one.... cheers.

[@chemex9968]

aria ballistics engineering has a hardcast

[@andrewnesbitt2523]

A difference of 328 ft-lbs of energy is definitely no joke. However, if my math is correct, that's still "only" a 29% increase in energy vs. an 88% increase in barrel length. Imho, it's just not worth it. 300 Blk's sweet spot seems to be somewhere between 7 to 11 inches. EDIT: let's start a gofundme to get this man a good slow-mo camera! It'd be well worth the investment!

[@MegaAppleshit]

My 300 build uses a 10.5 and I am quite happy with it. Enough barrel to get supers up to speed, short enough to run a can without issue, and short enough to keep subs subsonic. It really is quite ideal.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

This is perfect! In the middle of building out a 300 blk rifle. It's like you read my mind, tools!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Nice! What barrel length you goin with?

[@CrashRacknShoot]

@@ToolsandTargets well, with all the craziness and the ATF going nuts, I was thinking about a 16". I reload, and the prospect of a new project really interests me. Down the line I plan on doing .223/5.56 case conversion to 300 blk so I can load my own cheaply. I dig the nerdy details of all of that, so it sounds like a fun time to me. What can I say? I guess I just like punishing myself lol.

[@ToolsandTargets]

@@CrashRacknShoot 16" really brings some power out of it.😎👍

[@sbtiger556]

Go with an 8” barrel. You will not be disappointed. It’s a different world then with a 16” I use my 8” with a 308 suppressor The suppressor is 7” so I’m at 15” overall. However, I only use it with subsonic loads. In the house it’s supersonic and so easy to maneuver around corners. BTW the ATF garbage is still in limbo and not a law. They can’t pass laws. How would they know you have a brace or used one in the house? It pops off in 3 seconds or less. We need to get past this nonsense and start taking out rights back. Enough is enough.

[@CrashRacknShoot]

@@sbtiger556 yeah. I hear ya. However, I like my dog lol.

[@jcnikoley]

For a SBR/Pistol ~10.5”, v-max 110s @ 2150-2250 fps are ideal for home protection. You are getting the energy of a 20” 556 in a short handy package. 300 BLK shines with these. I’d recommend to anyone building or buying a 300 BLK, don’t build it around subs, you should be having this type of load in mind first. My gun was unfortunately built to run subs, and these light fast bullets give it problems, just way over gassed, and I stepped up the buffer weight. It will get worked out, but I’d much rather be running these light supers than any other load.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@eriklambert3809]

I run a Sugal Weasel. I run mainly subs. Even with this one, I will get a hiccup 1 out of 50 with supers

[@mtnbound2764]

if you want a short ar, you want light super sonic .300 blk, its awesome.

[@timrobinson6573]

Great advice. I built mine on a 16 inch barrel for hunting. It gives me more velocity at distance. It also allows me use a 200 yard zero with the 110 Vmax. @ the muzzle I'm 1.5 inches low(obviously), 3.5 inches high at 100 yards and zeroed at 200. Anything out to 200 yards I can put the rounds in a fist sized area.

[@chrissewell1608]

Do you have an adjustable gas block or BCG? Or is it an adjustable piston system? There are several new options out, now.

[@trkjivdlopmd]

It’s used two thirds the amount of powder than 7.62x39 (by memory) and approaches damn near the same energy from the same barrel length of the AK. That’s impressive

[@craesh1001]

Isn’t 7.62x39 velocity minimally affected from 16 to 10.5 inches?

[@djmcdonald5508]

​@craesh1001 yes x39 beats 300blk in sbr when both using 125 gr

[@alekpeterson5321]

Best ammo test I’ve seen, far and away. So nice to see clear gel, pro equipment, and no missed angles or data points. I hope your channel grows rapidly so you can keep this great stuff up!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Yes, the 300 Blackout beats 556 hands down, excellent review👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@steelpunisher6944]

Impressive! I would definitely pick these over the .556 you tested. I love the 8” results. Devastating impact and it held on the weight. I’ve said it before… I love these rifle tests. Another great ammo option revealed. Awesome stuff as always my friend 👍🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

i would like to see 14.5'' velocity.

[@spraynpray]

I'd go with the 5.56 because I'll be shooting more than 20 yards.

[@JohnLee-jk5ew]

@@ToolsandTargetshave you by chance tried the 300 blkout AAC 115gr match rounds? Thanks for the videos and hard work!

[@ToolsandTargets]

No, but I do need to try a few more of their .300blk rounds.@@JohnLee-jk5ew

[@ericbergfield6451]

I still think you should upload your videos to PSA's website (as a review) on this particular ammo - to help the community learn about these cartridges. I mentioned your Tools&Targets YT channel in my review of their 62gr Black Tips.

[@ToolsandTargets]

I guess I could do that.

[@joejohnson4183]

@@ToolsandTargets I agree because I am always looking for reviews before buying and your videos would answer a lot of potential customers questions .

[@yomomma107]

Psa's description on there website is very short and vague.would be great to get a link on there to these videos

[@InternetSkeletor]

@@ToolsandTargetsyou should request an ammo sponsorship before doing this.

[@rivercityracer3683]

Nice effects on the gel, but even just based off energy a 14.5" or 16" shooting .300 sabre black tip is a SOLID medium game hunting rifle out to 150 yards, maybe a bit more, & a fighting rifle further out than that. And in an 8.5" to 10.5" it makes for an excellent home defense/CQB/property defense/vehicle AR for dealing with threats properly within 100 yards i'd say. Much better choice than a typical PCC for the weapon size consideration unless you're shooting some really hot, fast & expensive underwood/g9/NovX/civil defense ammo...

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@robertkeller9828]

A PCC give a sense of false security as well as a total waste of TIME in comparison to a 300 AAC build. I had to settle for a 7.5 in my "home defense" acquisition. I will change out the barrel "maybe"...to an 8.6 OR even a 9 if I can find it. With a can, the length won't matter. OH, btw, I have a carbine-length 300 AAC as well. With PSA making 300 AAC under their IAAC ammo division, shooting 110 to 125gr is only 2 to 3 bux more a box than 55gr 5.56...(11.95 for 125 AAC)...I almost bought an extra 20 inch upper in 223 Wylde BUT decided to skip the 223/556 bandwagon for the forseeable future. My next acquisition will most likely be an AR10 in 308 in a 20 inch barrel. OH, btw, I paid for the Bear Creek 7.5 upper/basic pistol lower with shipping and FFL...Just under 330 bux!

[@ericpewpew_rn5294]

Great performance! Will have to grab a few boxes for home defense. I like a short barrel with a silencer for home defense. My rig is a 9” BCM 300 blackout with a Deadair Sandman S.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@armeddiver]

Thank so much for doing this video. I was amazed at your results. I have been on KZbin since 2016 and as alekpeterson5321 said, "Best ammo test I've seen, far and away." I am a huge fan of 300 BLK. I fact it is my primary cartridge of choice. You just gave me reason to love it more than I do. Again, thank you for the testing and review. It means a lot.

[@Kaelland]

It's kind of disappointing that we didn't get all of the 100-yard readings, but out of the 8-inch barrel, we got a 3-round average of 1880 feet per second at 100 yards for an average kinetic energy of 863 energy foot pounds. At 75 yards, we see a 5-shot average velocity of 1949 feet per second for an average kinetic energy of 928 energy foot pounds. And at 50 yards, we're seeing an average velocity of 2020 fps for an average Ke50 of 996 fpe. The 16-inch barrel gives us better numbers, of course, but also fewer data points at 100 yards with a 2-shot average of 2180 fps and 1181 fpe. Our 75-yard figures are 2215 fps and 1198 fpe. And at 50 yards, we're seeing 2296 fps for 1287 fpe.

[@timrobinson6573]

Thanks for testing 300 blackout super sonics from a 16 inch barrel. Great Video. If you ever get a chance can you test the AAC 110 Vmax from the 16 incher?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 😎👍

[@josephpacchetti5997]

Impressive, I would go with the 300 blk and the 8 1/2" bbl, for home defence, and since I no longer hunt, these will get-r-done. Thanks Brian, enjoyed it as always. 👍

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Need to do some more .300 blk testing.😎👊

[@josephpacchetti5997]

@@ToolsandTargets Sounds good, Let's do It!! 👍 🇺🇸

[@JohnZ556]

@@ToolsandTargets Yes pls. A shorter bbl(7" maybe?) for 300aac and 10.5" for 75gr Sabre would be nice!

[@facerapi2920]

Just picked up the 110 grain 300 Blackout sabre this afternoon excited to see your testing. If it works out good I'm going to pick up some more. They also have it in 150 grain but I like the higher velocity of the 110 grain 16in and not suppressed

[@ToolsandTargets]

Same here. Gimme that speed.

[@yomomma107]

I'm getting 2480 suppressed 110gr 16"barrel

[@facerapi2920]

@@yomomma107 are you at sea level ?

[@Arkancide]

110 grain 300 blackout is more and more clearly becoming the winner for supersonic performance in the caliber. Not sure if the AAC bullet is all that different from the Hornady V-MAX bullet, but I doubt it. Seems to stop hogs and deer just fine. Surely it will perform for self-defense.

[@rogerwood5228]

Excellent presentation Tools. I was holding off investing in the sabre line as I currently use VMax. After this test I'm definitely picking some up this week!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@EC-mc7vg]

I shoot hogs in Texas so I've never owned anything chambered in 300 Blackout or had any desire to own one because of lack of velocity to bullet weight, the 110 grainers always seemed like the "sweet spot" for super rounds though. But, I tell you what, that was pretty dang impressive and would be great for home defense in a short barrel configuration, and the 16" with those speeds and performance would actually be viable for shooting hogs. If I owned an AR rifle or pistol chambered in 300 Blackout I would be buying all the 110 grain Saber ammo I could afford to stock. Hell, now I might even consider building an AR rifle and pistol in 300 Blackout just to shoot that ammo and try out on hogs. Good test Tools, thank you.

[@gullahgeechee2699]

do so I spent like $2K on a sweet build 7in and added a 2in barrel extension incase I want to run a suppressor .I put 3.5LB triggers in all my ARs😎🤙🏾💯

[@scott2228]

I’ve got the 9” 300BLK SBR built by Advance Armament Corp. it’s great rifle that’s no longer made. Enjoy shooting it with super and subs. 300BLK is an impressive round. Currently using the YHM R9 suppressor.

[@chretired]

Good test Tools. Been on the fence about the 300AAC. I found one brand of ammo at 40 cents each with most being in the 60 cents to $1.00 + ramge per round. Expensive to shoot. But now you've just added to my predicament. Be vigilant and always be safe my friend.

[@ToolsandTargets]

You can get decent deals on fmj again at least.😎👊

[@kathygates8845]

" JUST NOT A FAN " I HAVE THE OLD REMINGTON 243 WIN. ... !!!!! LIKE YOU ON $$$ ...!!!!! KIND ENOUGH LIKE THE 5.7 ... !!!! AND THEN YOU BUY A BOX OF AMMO ... !!!!!! """O U C H """ ....!!!!!!! DOUBLE G HERE ... "GARY" ... !!!!!!

[@nospam3409]

There's no 2 ways around it, it will always be more expensive to shoot than cheap 5.56 ammo if for no other reason than you are literally sending more lead down range. That said, 5.56 is the only centerfire rifle cartridge I've found that's cheaper to shoot than the 300 BLK. Premium ammo is expensive in every caliber, but there several budget friendly 110gr options on the market which also have excellent terminal performance for defensive applications.

[@earlmorrison8163]

Wow, I really liked the results from the 8.5 barrel and just ordered some from PSA for mine !!. Thanks for the testing !!

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@racecitypatriot66]

Always a good day when tools uploads. Idk why i just never been a fan of 300blk. Even tho i prefer 30 cal. Over everything else. 30-06 with the green plastic tip use to lay the deer down. Never had but one run and it only went 10 yards. All the rest drop where they stood.

[@SimplestUsername]

I'd love to see a test of the Sabre 220gr subsonic rounds. No one has reviewed that yet.

[@ThoughtCriminal867]

No expansion and spectacular penetration would be my guess.

[@SimplestUsername]

@@ThoughtCriminal867 that is what happened with the 150gr Sabre so I'm willing to bet the 220 does the same.

[@onebadjack1313]

Great test! Ive got an 8" barrel. Those results are fantastic. I have some AAC 115gr dierra jhp. Id love to see how some of those do. Keep up the great videos brother!

[@kevindutton3676]

Thank you for this. I have lots of different 300BO but I’ll be stocking Sabre

[@ToolsandTargets]

I have a couple more weights I need to test.😎👍

[@calebdoner]

I like the 10.5" 300 blk with this load. Just about perfect for home defense and general pest elimination around the farm.

[@nospam3409]

2100fps from an 8.5" barrel is pretty impressive! Looks like it will be another fantastic, budget friendly defensive round for the 300 BLK.

[@rogerwood5228]

I would think the deviation in velocity from the 8.5 is that you're at the threshold for full powder burn, which avrages around the 9 inch mark.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@effeojnedib7208]

Thanks for your test here. I've been looking at getting an AR in .300 BO for a while now. Been looking at 16"-ers for a variety of reasons.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Definitely jumped the block harder than the 556. Don’t own the 300 Blk out but it seems to shine in shorter barrels. Thanks for another sweet jelly test Tools!

[@gullahgeechee2699]

it’s made for shorter barrels due to fully buring the powders at 9-10inches

[@robbytheremin2443]

Nice! 300 is rapidly becoming my favorite caliber. I currently have an 8" pistol and a 16" carbine. I'm planning on getting a whisper pickle for the short one.

[@LowProOperator]

With an 8in brrl it’s on par with a 16-20in 556 energy wise. With a 10.5 it blows 556 out the water. Don’t let anyone say this round is useless. I used to just think it was a more expensive .45aarp but it’s a hot rod of a round for sure is such a short barrel. That’s the win with this round. It’s on par with the akm but with less barrell and way lighter and more versatile

[@RimfireAddicted70]

Both of those little bombs are going to leave the target bleeding profusely. I agree the 8.5" had better overall performance especially with its penetration which we all know is critical! Another great review!

[@duranbailiff5337]

The 300 B.O. is a sweet cartridge. For those of us that shoot within the Zip Code and like efficient rounds, its hard to beat. We would like to see some 350 LGD and 6.5 Grendel comparos with the Blackout. Thanks brother and MAGA! 🥳🙏❤

[@jswimordie459]

I run a 10.5 love it! I want to test these rounds in 110gr and 220 as I shoot mostly suppressed thanks for the video! I reload 220gr with CFE BLK w/EDLX bullets they also work very well!

[@caleb6988]

These freedom seeds perform and they expand great. I definitely should have picked up more when I was at the palmetto State armory store. Thank for another great video brother tools.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Yessir 😎👊

[@pinegoon]

My "everything" gun is a 16" .300blk ar-15 with a 1-6lpvo and a white light and a simple sling. The 110gr black tip is her favorite food, and I'm certain she could un-life anything I can see well enough to shoot at within 300 yards [edit: that I would see in SC] It's basically a modern version of the .30-.30 I grew up with.

[@DRay-or4tc]

I run Barnes 110 gr BlackTip handloads from a 16” and 9”. The Barnes is a Monolithic Copper projectile- performance is excellent. Case full of H110 gives 2400 FPS with 16”. I use these in Timber for Whitetail; the AR in 300 Blk is sort of a modern .30/30. The 9” gun rides in the Truck. Great Vid.

[@yomomma107]

Thank you t&t for everything you do,this video answered all questions I had about this ammo and it's performance in the jelly. Any plans on testing the 125 or 150gr?

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that. I don't have any yet but I'll probably check em out.😎👊

[@yomomma107]

This ammo groups extremely well and I was getting a 2445 fps on my Chrono with the 16" barrel I like this stuff....good and spicy Should make some good coyote medicine ✌️

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Excellent fragspansion. Great performance. Got a 12 inch barrel but not for home defense. Tight neighborhood. 😁👍🇺🇸👊😎

[@ToolsandTargets]

Not too shabby.😎👊

[@callmeiishmel]

This is hands down the best Ammo test I’ve seen! Just subscribed

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate that!😎👊

[@thompsob1987]

Good video. I bought all three weights of their .300 BLK offerings to try through my Rattler. It will be interesting to see how the 110 grain perform in gel out of a 5.5" barrel compared to the 8.5" results.

[@palmettocynic8482]

Awesome! I was hoping someone would test these 300 BLK AAC rounds out! Thanks!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Appreciate you checkin it out!

[@327Federal]

327 Federal Magnum is the Most Versatile Revolver Chambering. Full power loads are as powerful as 10mm or 357 magnum. Also chambers the soft shooting 32 S&W Long. Six Shots instead of Five.

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👊

[@Adam-nv9zo]

Pretty impressive results. Great testing, as always, brother. 👏 👏 👏

[@smibru]

I agree with you Tools, and that's why I have 300 Blk-Out! I would take the 8" barrel for home defense, but I don't own that size barrel.

[@3rdpig]

Looks pretty good! I'll be glad when it cools off enough here to spend some time at the range and try them in my AR. As well as the Shield Plus in 30 SC I just got and haven't shot yet. And I'm thinking of you Tools, having to set down and pick all those fragments out of your jelly. I really hate that kind of thing.

[@ToolsandTargets]

It is hot for sure. Actually cleaned up some gel today for some testing this week.😎👊

[@miker9043]

Great test Tools ! I've been on the fence on 300 but not anymore ! Those rounds pack plenty of punch !

[@goawaybaizuo]

I would love to see you do the rest of the 300bo sabre line. I accidentally bought like 60 boxes of the 125gr. I didn't even realize they made that weight. I thought they were the 110gr as thats what I prefer. I also got a bunch of their 220gr sabre subs.

[@scarifrougeone7225]

That is really nice performance out of the .300 BlackOut. Agreed, nice shot placement and good catching them in the gel. Sabre Blade is some good stuff. A good. Bit better than the 5.56. Good test and commentary. So I would take the 300 over the 5.56 not by much though and the shorter barrel. Be safe. ⭐️⭐️🇺🇸⭐️⭐️😎

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 😎👊

[@bobjames2312]

Id love the see a barrier penetration test battle between these and the 5.56 in the shorties. 1 gel block, and a layer of drywall between the 1st and 2nd block for an over penetration test would seem amout right

[@greyshooter186]

👍👍👍 Dang, now I need (want) a .300 BO pistol. Good show man!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@rob6850]

That looks pretty good! I'd really enjoy a comparison of this round and 77 grain 5.56, from 16" barrels.

[@peterreily1490]

I’m super stoked. I’m looking and the 110 and 125 Sabre for my 12.5. It’s my home defense pistol so an affordable round I can both train with and use for self defense is GREAT! I can’t use my $55/box (20 rounds per box) animal instinct rounds from Liberty to train with or zero with. I spent 4 rounds zeroing my dot with the animal instinct because that’s what I use for home defense but I’ll be switching to the 110gr Sabre on my 12” 300 blk. My female companion has one on her side of the bed. We’re swapping. She’ll take the zeroed 12.5 with animal instinct and I’ll take the 12, zero it with 110 Sabre and use that on my side.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Yes Sir, this just proves 100% how much a 100-150 or so fps can do for terminal performance !

[@whalerful]

Thank You. I use Both .300BO w/ 10.5” and 16” and also 16” 5.56 and been using the same ASC Black tip ammo. 75gr in 5.56 been best Groups plus slight more penetrating but AAC has just came out w/ 125gr Black tip. So hoping that weight and velocity from my go to 10.5” creates a great Do all w/ more penetration and good shallow expansion on entry out to 100yds for FLA deer. Thanx again for the Content. You literally use most of the Calibers and Ammo manufacturers so great Data for me. TNoutdoors9 was a wealth of information and your the Newwer version especially w/ the doppler for past Muzzle distance. Maybe the Newwwer Hornady CX 110gr all copper vs. Barnes TTSX 110gr please

[@ToolsandTargets]

😎👍

[@Bob-lq9ys]

Threat eliminated. great test as always, thanks for sharing

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@427SuperSnake1]

Pick your poison as far as barrel length, one well placed shot is gonna get it done! And just FYI someone had said that they talked to AAC at shot show and they responded that Hornady is manufacturing the Black Tip Projectile. So you are correct in saying that these are black tip VMAX because they most certainly are.

[@marcrud1250]

Remember...Shedding is deading!😂

[@taylorbowling640]

Can you test the sig 120 grain solid copper projectiles specifically made for the SBR

[@badabing308]

Tools - I'm in with a late question/recommendation. Could you add a close up of the cartridge head - primer after firing to your videos and perhaps make a comment on what pressure signs you see ? It would add useful information for those of us who are reloaders and would only add a few seconds to the videos. Looking at the fired primer is almost as useful as looking at the recovered bullet, to me at least. For rounds that seem loaded pretty hot for caliber (like this one) it would be really useful. As a for instance, most Buffalo Bore stuff I've shot and looked at is pushing it more than the big name offerings like Federal - Speer - Hornaday. It shows at both ends - in bullet performance and case head.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

I am a .300 person, and if I get a chance will do a .300 PRC, but have a 10.5 .300BLK, and I am with your, I do not like the .223, and I think that there will be some more advances in powder and this will help the short case of the .300BLK and yield a few more hundred FPS. I love this gun, But I think I need a new barrel and Upgraded at that. Again, Good test, Thank you !

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

So I happen to get some of these recently to sight in and test a new 10.5 build. Accuracy potential is high out of my build. Bit what was super interesting. I shot one round on a gong at 50 yards. 3/8 AR500 targets. It gouged a divet the size and depth of half a big sweet pea. More damage to my AR500 than M855 by far. Twice the damage. That's why I'm here thought they might be AP or something. Will hopefully give them a pig or deer test in the morning. Not bad for budget priced ammo.

[@trentrockwell6598]

I use a 10.5” 300blk for Home Defense and use the 110gr Vmax but have been eying these round but I’ll need to see more tests on them to decide

[@johnpoole8321]

Need to grab some of these. Nice going Tools.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@justahologram2230]

What i find fun when looking at the numbers, 10mm tends to be faster than .300blk with the same bullet weight and barrel length

[@TransformersHoarder]

That 16 inch 300 blackout is where it’s at because out at distance it’s going to perform like the 8 inch

[@ToolsandTargets]

True

[@Emily_M81]

my understanding of 300 blackout is it was optimized for something like a 9" barrel and as I was typing that you said your guess of 9 or 10 inch barrel lol...

[@YukonCornelius885]

Great video! I would love to see how the 220gr subsonic in 300 blk work

[@shanescott3168]

I think the bullet performed more like a Hornady SST than a V-Max. The results were good. I like the .300 BLK in supersonic ammo or loads.

[@JJ_SDWR]

Good test Tools, I really need to invest in a 300blk rifle. Off topic, my local store now has the FIFTY round boxes of that Federal Syntech 138gr fragmenting 9mm, I'm sizing up a box big time, waiting to see your review before I spend $32 😂

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Gonna try to get that done in a batch of tests this week.😎👊

[@timrobinson6573]

I saw a review on YT awhile ago and it performed alright but the penetration was just a little shallow. I can't remember what channel did the review.

[@JJ_SDWR]

@@ToolsandTargets good stuff! I'll probably buy the box just for the novelty if nothing else. Looking forward to the test though, always appreciate your videos. On another note, have you tested the Critical Duty 135gr +P or HST 124/147gr since you switched to using the cloth barrier? I don't think so and I know that barrier has made a couple otherwise nice looking rounds crap out. Either way thanks again for the work you put in for these videos 👍🏻

[@johnzlater8486]

Thanks for reviewing!!! Be interested to see what the 150s (or heavier w\o going sub-sonic) retention would look like. Seems like the slower heavier bullets do better on retention and penetration.

[@westtexas3041]

This test settles it. I need some of this for my 300 BO. Thank you for the incredible video.

[@joshg4123]

I’d love to see the 125 Grain Black Tips. I read on forums from a Palmetto employee say that the 110 is closer related to a Vmax whereas the 125 and 150 grains are closer to an SST bullet

[@joshg4123]

No response but hey I’ve got 5 boxes of these 125’s, I’d send you a box of you’ll test them and make a video? Let me know.

[@peady64]

This would be a perfect defense round to load in my Daniel Defense RIS3 10" barreled rig.

[@leroycaudill96]

Good test Tools enjoyed the video.

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. Appreciate ya!😎👊

[@billdye3530]

That's pretty dang good. Got it in a 350 Legend round? 👍 I would choose this 2 to 1 over the 5.56 rounds. Really smacked the gel hard. Very nice for rural protection but will shine in a closer suburban area. Excellent video. Price is great for what you get in return.👍 🇺🇸

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. I need to test some 350 Legend stuff. Got a few ideas in mind.😎👍

[@billdye3530]

​@@ToolsandTargetsI love my 350 but they do need a round like this for defense instead of the heavy subsonic rounds that are 2 or 3x the price of the Sabre. Maybe Santa will drop off a 300 upper 😂 but I'll have to find more room for ammo then 😂😂💥. Appreciate you & yep I would just hate to see a 350 video 😉.

[@Vurdulak]

Thank you! Great video as always! Would really love to see you do 150 gr Black tips, or 125 gr 300 Blk from AAC

[@kimness7796]

Thanks! I happen to have just acquired an AR pistol, 556. Haven't run it yet. After yesterday's 556-55 test, I figured 300 Bkout or 762-39 would be better in the 10.5" bbl. OR 350 Legend????? Anyway, plain uppers are not too expensive.

[@chandlerwilliams9509]

A video on the 125gr and the 150gr would be cool to see as well. They might even do a little bit better in the 16" too.

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

no, velocity is key not weight. lol

[@prelude2tube]

​@@investigativeoutcomes9343looking at the results froom the video, 1900-2200 fps seems to be the "sweet spot" for frag-spansion (balancing that great initial energy dump with enough weight retention to still get some good penetration). If you can "mass-up" to drop into that velocity range, it stands to reason that you could improve BC/ sectional density and increase energy at impact while retaining that good fragmentation:expansion balance. Velocity may be king, but it's not the only royal in the court.

[@investigativeoutcomes9343]

1900fps muzzle velocity = not fast enough at 200 yrds. 110 grains is already twice as heavy as m193, so all that is needed now is velocity.@@prelude2tube

[@twinturbostallion]

Excellent review! Great work as always!

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@garrettschienschang7898]

This seems like the ideal 300 round for home defense. Though the verdicts still out on rounds like a 150 jsp

[@ToolsandTargets]

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[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I usually use 110g Remington White Box HP's out of my 16" Ghost Precision 300bo Upper with my Deer & Hogs. A buddy gave me a few boxes of those Black Tips 110g & I smoked all 4 of my Deer last year using them. I found pieces of that bullet all over the place in those deer on heart shots. Dropped em dead before they hit the ground at 60 to 100 yards & extremely accurate! My Hogs do the same, drop like a rock & I have a ton of 250-320lb pecan & acorn eat'n Porkers out here on my Property in SE Texas. Headshots with zero pass thru. They'll blow a hell of a hole in a Deer. Seems to do about the same or maybe a tad better than V Max🤟

[@travisstorbakken1737]

Im impressed there is better chance of not over penetrating with the 16" barrel.

[@ToolsandTargets]

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[@treetop.garage]

That's pretty good tools ..great test buddy

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir. 😎👊

[@jeffreywilson690]

Years ago I loaded 110 grain tap barns.308 in a 30/06 @3380 Shot a deer @10 yards, don't do that 6" entry hole And I did take it home

[@jeffreybean5363]

Very impressive results Tools 👍. 300 Black out is awesome 🇺🇸👊

[@wisewhiterabbit]

i could see using this for either. preferred self defence since it frags alittle bit. but white tale wouldnt be out of the question...

[@charlesmorgan1879]

Last week i had put a 16" upper and a lower in cart...then i found a taurus 692...wife's bday , guess it'll be awhile as i push empty cart around town...

[@salextodd2]

Hey Tools, Are you still thinking of doing a .350 Legend jelly test? I’m also curious to see how a .410 slug would perform. Thanks again for all you do to bring us such valuable content!!

[@xforce708]

This should say a lot to big game hunters.

[@BigBullHorn55]

Thanks u doing video 300 blackout ammo just brought 2 box wanting see what ammo .before I buy more .u the man .love videos u do .job well done.thanks

[@ToolsandTargets]

Thank you sir.😎👊

[@pathickey4044]

Looks like PSA is going to disrupt market prices on ammo just like they have done with their firearms side of house. Amazing quality firearms and from what I've seen so far, amazing quality ammo for significantly less than competitors are pricing. Will definitely be buying a few boxes of this stuff to run in my PSA 8". My can is in ATF jail for who knows how much longer but even when I'm running it with the can I'll take this over subs for home defense all day every day and twice on sunday. Subs might be fun to shoot but they cant match the performance of these aac black tips

[@toddwatts3768]

Great video. Great round. Would you consider doing a test on the Sabre Blade 125gr 300blk. Preferably out of those same barrels. I’m thinking the heavier bullet and slightly less velocity would cause the round to hold together better and more penetration

[@chrissewell1608]

300 Blackout burns all it's powder from 9" - 9.5". So, you may not be getting the full potential out of the 8.5 inch barrel... But, it looks pretty damn good from my vantage point! It would take a deer, or a criminal. Now, the 16 inch barrel is really hitting the power. You got way better speed, and power, on a full burn and longer dwell time. Its impact force was immediate and massive! This would drop a deer or criminal, in their tracks!

[@chrissewell1608]

It would be an interesting test, to see the impact differences, with a wide variety of barrel lengths. All while using the same round. Ie. 8.5", 10 or 10.5", 12", 16" even an 18" barrel! Ya might need to call in some friends for that one!?

[@ColeDedhand]

I see they also have the 300bo Sabre Blade in 125gr. I hope you can test this one also.

[@By_The_Blood]

Would like to see what this does out of a 5.5" barrel with 1:5 twist. Also curious what the 125 grain option performs like.

[@stevenhall2408]

Been running 300 blk for a long time and loading my own. Really like the performance here. I want to use it for pigs and maybe deer. Big plus as a PDW.

[@ToolsandTargets]

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