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Gatorade
08-22-2016, 09:01 PM
I got hold of some Black Tip .308 from Mike (AFJuvat) I don't have a .308 but I do have a 300 Blackout 16" Rifle and an 8.5" SBR in Blackout as well. So I pulled some Fiocchi 150gr factory ammo I had on hand so I was working with virgin brass, loaded them up for the 168gr load using H110. The 150gr use a 16.2gr Max load so this one at 15.2 seemed right. I was able to use the Lee Factory Crimp Die but these bullets also have a crimp groove. I will try it out with bullets that don't to rule that out as my problem from the other thread.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/AR/7B43AC4A-89EC-4ED1-8901-8F0831FE70ED_zpsxbtefznw.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/AR/708B21BA-2D0D-4BC5-B1EB-4D63C42368CC_zps1ypg7wk1.jpg

Here is the load data. Went with the max load as I have loaded 150gr bullets with no problems with higher loads.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/Gator_b8/AR/8A57687D-12BC-4F8B-B2DB-87E2EEC63975_zps8ufq6m0p.png

So now I have Green Tips, Orange Tips, Silver Tips and Black Tips. Taste the rainbow Zombies!
AFJuvat
08-22-2016, 09:14 PM
Sweet!

Let me know how they perform. I have performance data for them in 30-06, 7.62x51, and 300 Win Mag. Curious how they will do in 300 BLK.

Do be extra careful with your backstop. :D
Gatorade
08-22-2016, 09:42 PM
Sweet!

Let me know how they perform. I have performance data for them in 30-06, 7.62x51, and 300 Win Mag. Curious how they will do in 300 BLK.

Do be extra careful with your backstop. :D

It may be a little while, I don't have a chronograph and I don't want to send one of these to punch paper and into a sand berm. I need to get a steel plate and a chronograph in the same place at the same time, but rest assured, any data I get will be posted!
Arley
08-23-2016, 10:17 AM
Well , if we don't hear from you after the test fire we will know why .:D
milkmanjoe
08-23-2016, 01:02 PM
Those are super sweet.....been looking for some black tips.....not a big priority, just want to have maybe 100 ready to go
BeerHunter
08-23-2016, 02:00 PM
Sweet!

Let me know how they perform. I have performance data for them in 30-06, 7.62x51, and 300 Win Mag. Curious how they will do in 300 BLK.

Do be extra careful with your backstop. :D

It may be a little while, I don't have a chronograph and I don't want to send one of these to punch paper and into a sand berm. I need to get a steel plate and a chronograph in the same place at the same time, but rest assured, any data I get will be posted!

Maybe you can use Pig's backstop. I hear he's prepared brush fires now! funny
TLE2
08-23-2016, 05:31 PM
I don't reload anymore but would like to have a few 3006 black tips. Hint hint!
Gatorade
08-23-2016, 09:18 PM
Maybe you can use Pig's backstop. I hear he's prepared brush fires now! funny

Orange tip tracers can have a similar effect.
AFJuvat
08-23-2016, 09:57 PM
It may be a little while, I don't have a chronograph and I don't want to send one of these to punch paper and into a sand berm. I need to get a steel plate and a chronograph in the same place at the same time, but rest assured, any data I get will be posted!

In 30-06, they will do 1" of steel or 4" of concrete, so that will give you a starting point.

Those are super sweet.....been looking for some black tips.....not a big priority, just want to have maybe 100 ready to go

I don't reload anymore but would like to have a few 3006 black tips. Hint hint!

I have a lead on a source that will sell AP/API/Tracer bullets in bulk (by the pound). If it works out, I'll certainly share. :D
Caleb
08-23-2016, 10:33 PM
In 30-06, they will do 1" of steel or 4" of concrete, so that will give you a starting point.





I have a lead on a source that will sell AP/API/Tracer bullets in bulk (by the pound). If it works out, I'll certainly share. :D

I'm interested, please keep us posted.
TLE2
08-24-2016, 12:10 AM
Me too.
NAMVET72
08-24-2016, 01:33 PM
I can use some 150 gr tracers hint hint hint 😊



Clyde
Gatorade
08-24-2016, 05:47 PM
Mike, I am seeing some potential here! You may need to make sure your delivery driver has access to a fork lift!
RKP
08-24-2016, 06:21 PM
I have a lead on a source that will sell AP/API/Tracer bullets in bulk (by the pound). :D

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Those are super sweet.....been looking for some black tips.....not a big priority, just want to have maybe 100 ready to go

I don't reload anymore but would like to have a few 3006 black tips. Hint hint!

I'm interested, please keep us posted.

Me too.

I can use some 150 gr tracers hint hint hint �� Clyde


I can see you figuring out the cost for these guys^ and placing an order .... :cool: