.300blk Gel Block Tests

In this early video from KRT, we walk through the process of loading the Acme HTC 265 grain DS Special bullet for .300 Blackout, with a demonstration of the Lee Universal Expanding Die in action. This setup is ideal for subsonic reloads using coated bullets. We cover bullet seating, expansion, and loading tips to ensure proper neck tension and alignment. If you're loading heavy cast .300 BLK rounds, this tool is worth checking out. 👉 Don’t miss our Daily Deals on X for discounts on tools, gear, and supplies: https://x.com/KRTDailyDeals 👍 Like this video? Please subscribe and tap the bell for more reloading and gun content from Kentucky Range Time!

This all copper offering from Hornady doesn't disappoint when it rips through the gel blocks!! These can often be found as factory seconds at a fraction of the price! Link to this item at Midway USA.... https://alnk.to/cwVhvsq

This hollow point, all copper bullet was designed for the .30 Carbine (test video up for that one too) but is smoking fast out of the .300 blackout with some pretty impressive results in the gel block!! Link to this item at Midway USA...... https://alnk.to/ei4RjKl

Massive temporary wound cavity, LOTS of fragments and deep penetration..... Check it out! Load Data for this round.... 20gr Lil-Gun OAL=2.06 Primer= CCI-SR

Explosive results with lots of fragments from this copper jacketed, lead core bullet..... Check it out! 18grain WIN-296 OAL=2.09 Primer= CCI-SR

Massive temporary wound cavity and deep penetration..... Check it out! 16gr H-110 OAL= 2.10 PRIMER= CCI-SR

Testing the supersonic loading of one of my staple plinking round. 18gr WIN-296 OAL=2.09 Primer= CCI-SR

This is not the ideal bullet for 300blk, but many years ago when 30cal bullets were hard to find, this was on the shelf. I only had a few of these left and wanted to see what they would do in the gel blocks. Massive temporary wound cavity and deep penetration..... Check it out! 16gr Accurate 1680 OAL= 2.245 Primer= FED-SR

Massive temporary wound cavity, lots of weight retenion and deep penetration..... Check it out! 18.5gr Accurate 1680 OAL=2.245 Primer= FED-SR

Working up loads for future gel block tests. Confirming velocities and no overpressures, checking groups. Affiliate Links for items in this video. Pro Ears https://alnk.to/eONy3Xs Magpul https://alnk.to/btp9qum