300 blackout??

[Astro180]

Just curios if any of you all have any experience with this round? I bought a Ruger American Rancher in 300 black out for my daughter to start deer hunting with. Everything i read looked great, the gun is super low recoil and seems to pack a serious punch for the recoil that it has. I've noticed that this round comes in several different bullet weights, styles, and brands. What works best, what doesn't work? Any and all input is appreciated.

[31Airborne]

So, from the old shooter . . .

This is a round developed for close-quarter combat.  Yes, the 30 caliber bullet provides more stopping power but keep that "super low recoil" in mind as you ponder this.  That reduced recoil is there to allow for better weapon control in high volume engagements.  The low recoil helps shooters keep the cross hairs (red dot in this case) where it needs to stay w/ minimal effort.  While the commercial data tells you the max effective range for this round is 500m you need to understand how this bullet behaves at that range.  The energy drops off dramatically much beyond ~100m (maybe less, depending on bullet configuration).  If you plan on shooting deer close in then this is perfect.  If there's a chance you'll have to execute a longer shot (100m or further) you might wanna consider another round.

If this is primarily focused on helping your daughter gain confidence in shooting large bore weapons then it's perfect.  Just be aware that the killing power has a smaller (shorter) window.  If her shots will be in the 100m or less range I recommend going w/ the bigger bullet (220gr).  This will give her max killing power but with less range.  If she's going to make longer shots you might want to consider the 78gr bullet.  It'll give you better performance at extreme range but with less energy (less killing power). 

Hope this helps.

[Astro180]

43 minutes ago, 31Airborne said:

So, from the old shooter . . .

This is a round developed for close-quarter combat.  Yes, the 30 caliber bullet provides more stopping power but keep that "super low recoil" in mind as you ponder this.  That reduced recoil is there to allow for better weapon control in high volume engagements.  The low recoil helps shooters keep the cross hairs (red dot in this case) where it needs to stay w/ minimal effort.  While the commercial data tells you the max effective range for this round is 500m you need to understand how this bullet behaves at that range.  The energy drops off dramatically much beyond ~100m (maybe less, depending on bullet configuration).  If you plan on shooting deer close in then this is perfect.  If there's a chance you'll have to execute a longer shot (100m or further) you might wanna consider another round.

If this is primarily focused on helping your daughter gain confidence in shooting large bore weapons then it's perfect.  Just be aware that the killing power has a smaller (shorter) window.  If her shots will be in the 100m or less range I recommend going w/ the bigger bullet (220gr).  This will give her max killing power but with less range.  If she's going to make longer shots you might want to consider the 78gr bullet.  It'll give you better performance at extreme range but with less energy (less killing power). 

Hope this helps.

It does, thanks. Right now I've only got a 4 power scope, not shooting over 75 yards, preferably not over 50 for now, as she improves her shooting I will upgrade her scope and zero her to 100 yds.

Thanks for the input airborne

[31Airborne]

you are good

[Astro180]

@31Airborne any idea what would cause a scope to jump off Target after several shots? It's a Bushnell banner scope

[31Airborne]

Loose base.  Even w/ Loc-tite mounts will work themselves loose.  How do you have it mounted - Picatinny rail?  Can you post or PM me a pic?

[Astro180]

9 minutes ago, 31Airborne said:

Loose base.  Even w/ Loc-tite mounts will work themselves loose.  How do you have it mounted - Picatinny rail?  Can you post or PM me a pic?

I will send you a pic when I get back to the house, I didn't bring that gun to work today. Lol 

[31Airborne]

LMAO!  Prob a good idea.

[Astro180]

nah, i run the family HVAC business, we are all VERY Pro Gun and hunting. There has been as many as 5 hunting rifles sitting in my office at one time, not to mention all but like two us have concealed carry permits.😂