Hornady 190 grain sub-x in 308 bolt

[zeke]

Has anyone tried the 30 caliber 190 grain sub-x in a 308 Win bolt rifle with 1::10 twist?

Thanks

 

[AJC1]

Has anyone tried the 30 caliber 190 grain sub-x in a 308 Win bolt rifle with 1::10 twist?

Thanks

No because I don't run suppressed. If one did it might be a good idea. It's a very tailored purpose bullet that doesn't meet my needs.

 

[DMW1116]

Kinda want to try it in my 30-30, but I think I heard they make one just for that purpose in a different weight. Haven't seen any though.

 

[jmorris]

I've shot a number of cast and coated 150's in one using trailboss.

Doesn't make as much sense as just shooting a 45 acp carbine but it was something I hadn't done to that point.

 

[zeke]

I've shot a number of cast and coated 150's in one using trailboss.

Doesn't make as much sense as just shooting a 45 acp carbine but it was something I hadn't done to that point.

Maybe not energy wise, but ime a suppressed subsonic round through well scoped 308 20 in bolt is A LOT quieter than a suppressed 45 acp through semi carbine. In addition, it is significantly more accurate at any kind of distance. Lapua's 200 subsonic bullet stabilizes well in the rifle, and just going to check alternatives that expand.

As you say, there are some significant advantages to the 45 acp. But not my specific purpose.

 

[jmorris]

I don't know about that, my 458 socom isn't that loud and isn't too bad accuracy wise, also throws more than twice the weight down range (the only way to gain energy once you set a subsonic speed limit).

458 socom 300yd sub

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What is the goal or is it just for play?

 

[jmorris]

This one is probably a better judge of noise than when the phone is sitting on the rifle.

458 socom can

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[zeke]

I don't know about that, my 458 socom isn't that loud and isn't too bad accuracy wise, also throws more than twice the weight down range (the only way to gain energy once you set a subsonic speed limit).

458 socom 300yd sub

www.youtube.com

What is the goal or is it just for play?

The main goal is to have same capability of subsonic 300 bh, without changing to another rifle. That and have a lot of these bullets. While i don't have recordings, a subsonic out of a bolt 308 is closer to as quiet as a bolt 22 lr with subsonics, as it is to my 45 acps. The 45's are semi's, larger bore, shorter barrels and slower powders. The longer 308 barrel does put the muzzle considerably further front. The goal wasn't to maximise the energy, as am occasionally working on 300 gn subsonic 44 mag loads in lever for that.
That .458 socom is very nice! Have been thinking on 45-70 subsonics, but that may end up being more expensive/work than a socom upper on ar lower?

 

[AJC1]

The main goal is to have same capability of subsonic 300 bh, without changing to another rifle. That and have a lot of these bullets. While i don't have recordings, a subsonic out of a bolt 308 is closer to as quiet as a bolt 22 lr with subsonics, as it is to my 45 acps. The 45's are semi's, larger bore, shorter barrels and slower powders. The longer 308 barrel does put the muzzle considerably further front. The goal wasn't to maximise the energy, as am occasionally working on 300 gn subsonic 44 mag loads in lever for that.
That .458 socom is very nice! Have been thinking on 45-70 subsonics, but that may end up being more expensive/work than a socom upper on ar lower?

If you want a 45cal subsonic 45colt is likely a better choice... I have to keep pumping the breaks on one....

 

[jmorris]

IMO it should be pretty easy to do what 300 subs will do, they have never really impressed me either.

I was using 11 grains of trailboss with my cast 150's but unless you already have some, I'm not sure that would be helpful.