300 blackout subs for deer?

[Trapperkid]

I just got a suppressor and I got to thinking, are there any subsonic 300 blackout ammo that would be viable for deer under 70 yards? In my woods 70 is a long shot. I have access to further shooting but I can’t help but think that a subsonic suppressed rifle with a bullet that would expand at those velocities would be awesome. I’ve heard of controlled chaos. Anyone have experience with those? Anything else?

 

[Taudisio]

Under 70 yards? Absolutely! I was forced to shoot a doe at 35-40 yards with a suppressed 9mm shooting 147s while at work. The brain had to be tested so I shot her behind the shoulder. She was sick and didn’t go 10 yards but was down in under seconds. I cannot recommend 300blk rounds, but Hornady make some subsonic expanding rounds I would look at.

300 Blackout 190 gr Sub-X® Subsonic - Hornady Manufacturing, Inc

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www.hornady.com

 

[finner]

Maker bullets makes some good subsonic bullets. There's a few companies who load their bullets too. Here's one that's in sock

https://www.druidhillarmory.com/store1/300-AAC-Blackout-200-Grain-Maker-SubSonic-50-Count-p236786805

 

[Mike D Texas]

Maker bullets would be the only ones I would consider.


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[JCastro603]

Discreet Ballistics is what you seek.

https://discreetballistics.com/shop/300aac-blackout/

 

[robtattoo]

Spendy, but I hear awesome things about Discreet Ballistics.

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[duffman]

I’ve used the Discreet’s expander bullet in my own sub hand loads, as long as you don’t hit a shoulder blade it’s usually a DRT kill around 50 yards.

 

[davidsapp]

I’ve killed two with the Hornady. Both about 40ish yard shots. One 9 point ran about 80 yards, doe ran about 20. I think that it’s an ok load as long as you have a bow hunting mindset when using it.

 

[davidsapp]

Blood trails on both deer were fairly good.

 

[duffman]

Yes definitely need a bow hunting mindset, I view it as a extremely accurate and effective crossbow

 

[SBR Sarge]

GDS on the 300 blk forum has extensive experience, and has shared it on a great thread there.It is a great read chock full of good info.

300 blk Subsonic Hunting Primer » 300BlkTalk

 

[Bluefish]

I would look at maker. waiting for them to do a 35 cal sub.

 

[Bert01]

I’ve done it with 225 match and 208 amax. As was said before if you have a bow hunting mindset it works.

 

[JRS3]

I have used subs from a .300 BLK on deer and hogs and I choose to use supersonic ammo pretty much exclusively due to underwhelming performances with subs. However, you have a desire so try the Hornady 190s or the expanding bullets from Gorilla. The bow shot mentality is solid advice.

300 Blackout | Gorilla Ammunition

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[Weldor]

Seen 2 small Texas whitetails hit at 80 yrds or so, not impressed at all. One just ran along the ribs and made a mess, the other stopped about mid liver. Even with supers the 300 BO sounds like a 22. Way better performer with supers IMHO.