Thread: 300blackout/subsonics/suppressor for bush/goat

Originally Posted by shooternz

If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a sub rifle just use a decent .308 Win the standard barrel twist will stabilise the 151HP cast bullet at 1050 fps mine has a 1:13" twist
loaded with 8.5 grains of Trail Boss shoots 12mm groups at 50 metres and 30mm at 100,
You will not save weight or bulk with a factory rifle in 300 BLK they are build on the same action, you should be able to pickup a good SH .308 on TM and get a DPT can fitted for less
than the cost of a rebarrel, if you run it with cast bullets the barrel will last forever.

Originally Posted by tikka

The good thing about going down a standard shortened 308win path for subs is if shooting subsonic isn't your thing, you're still got a 308win bushpig for normal bush hunting use and easy enough to resell.

Originally Posted by kimjon

I'm way out of touch, but I shelved my sub sonic because it sucked. Pretty hopeless rifle compared to a .223 or any other centrefire high velocity rifle.

I was given some Leigh bullets to try, and unfortunately to be honest I haven't. Apparently these change the game considerably, making the subs act like full power rounds. One day I'll get around to trying them, but in reality I don't have much need for subs.

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...he-rifle-7494/

Shame as I like the concept, but a silenced .223 isn't much louder and is far more impressive in comparison.

Kj

Very interesting comments! Subsonic .308 for bush/close/goat work, and regular rounds for deer should I ever get the opportunity. The only subsonic rounds I can find for sale in NZ are Lapua 200g. I would probably buy a Tikka (yes, boring) which has a twist of 1/11. Would this work or is it bad idea?