Elevate Your Performance: Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr V-Max Ammunition

Are you a discerning shooter seeking unparalleled versatility and precision from your 300 Blackout firearm? Whether you're a dedicated small game hunter, a tactical enthusiast, or a sport shooter who demands consistent performance across various platforms, the Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr Hornady V-Max ammunition (UPC: 090255808735) is meticulously engineered to exceed your expectations. This exceptional load addresses critical needs for reliability, accuracy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal function in an array of firearms, from short-barreled rifles (SBRs) to full-length carbines, and even pistol configurations.

In the dynamic world of shooting, where reliability and consistency are paramount, Hornady stands as a beacon of innovation and quality. The Hornady Black series is a testament to this commitment, specifically formulated to offer optimized performance for the most popular modern sporting rifle platforms. It’s not just ammunition; it’s a thoughtfully designed system, where every component, from the clean-burning propellant to the precision-engineered V-Max bullet, works in harmony to deliver superior results.

The Philosophy Behind Hornady Black: Optimized for Modern Firearms

The Hornady Black line was conceived with a clear objective: to provide shooters with purpose-built ammunition that performs flawlessly in the diverse range of contemporary firearms, particularly AR-platform rifles chambered in 300 Blackout. This means understanding the unique characteristics and demands of these systems, including varying barrel lengths, gas systems (pistol, carbine, mid-length), and the potential for suppressed or unsuppressed operation.

What problems does Hornady Black solve for shooters?

• Inconsistent Performance: Many standard ammunition types struggle to maintain optimal performance across different barrel lengths or when suppressed. Hornady Black is engineered to deliver consistent ballistics regardless of your setup.
• Excessive Muzzle Flash: Especially critical in low-light conditions or tactical scenarios, unoptimized propellants can produce blinding muzzle flash. Hornady Black utilizes specialized clean-burning propellants to significantly reduce this effect.
• Compromised Accuracy: Modern sporting rifles are capable of impressive accuracy, but only with ammunition that matches their potential. Hornady Black's optimized internal ballistics ensure the precision shooters demand.
• Limited Versatility: The need for different ammunition types for suppressed vs. unsuppressed shooting, or for specific applications, can be inconvenient. Hornady Black offers a solution that performs exceptionally well across various operational modes.

Deep Dive into the 300 Blackout Cartridge

The 300 Blackout (300 BLK) caliber has rapidly gained popularity among shooters for its unique capabilities and adaptability. Developed to offer a true "do-it-all" cartridge for the AR-15 platform, it excels in scenarios where versatility, suppressibility, and compact firearm configurations are desired.

Key characteristics of the 300 Blackout that make it so appealing:

• Versatility: Capable of firing both supersonic and subsonic loads, often without requiring significant firearm modifications. This allows users to switch between high-velocity, flat-shooting rounds and quiet, suppressed loads for different applications.
• Compatibility with AR Platforms: Designed to utilize standard AR-15 magazines and bolt carriers, making conversion from 5.56 NATO relatively simple, often requiring only a barrel change.
• Effective in Short Barrels: The cartridge design burns its propellant efficiently in shorter barrel lengths (as short as 9 inches), making it ideal for SBRs and pistol configurations without significant velocity loss compared to longer barrels.
• Subsonic Potential: When paired with a suppressor, subsonic 300 Blackout rounds offer exceptionally quiet shooting, minimizing noise pollution and enhancing the shooting experience for hunting or tactical training.
• Terminal Performance: Despite its compact nature, the 300 Blackout, especially with advanced bullet designs like the V-Max, can deliver effective terminal ballistics for hunting appropriate game or for personal defense.

The Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr V-Max is a supersonic offering, designed to maximize ballistic performance and kinetic energy on target, making it an excellent choice for hunting small game and for general purpose target shooting where maximum range and impact are desired.

The Hornady V-Max Bullet: Precision and Explosive Performance

At the heart of this exceptional ammunition lies the Hornady V-Max bullet. Renowned for its varmint and small game hunting capabilities, the V-Max projectile is a masterclass in ballistic engineering. So, what makes the V-Max bullet truly stand out, and how does it contribute to the performance of Hornady Black 300 Blackout?

The Hornady V-Max is characterized by several innovative features:

• Polymer Tip: The distinctive red polymer tip serves multiple critical functions. Firstly, it enhances the bullet's ballistic coefficient, improving its aerodynamic efficiency and trajectory. Secondly, upon impact, this tip initiates rapid and dramatic expansion, delivering devastating energy transfer.
• Lead Core: A traditional lead core provides the necessary mass for reliable energy delivery and ensures the bullet maintains its structural integrity until impact.
• Boat-Tail Design: The boat-tail configuration minimizes drag, further improving the bullet's ballistic coefficient and contributing to a flatter trajectory over longer distances, which is crucial for precise shot placement.
• Secant Ogive Profile: This optimized bullet profile allows for a sharper angle on the nose, reducing drag and making the bullet incredibly aerodynamically efficient.
• Match-Grade Jacketing: The gilding metal jacket is drawn to exacting tolerances, ensuring consistent concentricity and uniform wall thickness. This precision manufacturing is fundamental to the V-Max bullet's renowned accuracy.

When this 110-grain V-Max bullet is launched from your 300 Blackout rifle at 2375 feet per second, it delivers a potent 1377 ft lbs of muzzle energy. This combination ensures flat trajectories and devastating terminal performance on appropriate game, making it a reliable choice for ethical hunting.

Unwavering Consistency: The Hallmarks of Hornady Black

Consistency is not merely a desirable trait in ammunition; it is a fundamental requirement for reliable performance and repeatable accuracy. Hornady Black ammunition embodies this principle through several key engineering choices:

• Clean-Burning Propellants: The specially formulated propellants used in Hornady Black reduce powder residue, contributing to cleaner firearm operation and less frequent cleaning. More critically, these propellants are designed for minimal muzzle flash, a significant advantage in low-light conditions or tactical environments. Reduced flash helps preserve the shooter's night vision and minimizes their signature.
• Optimized Internal Ballistics: Beyond just the bullet, the entire cartridge—from powder charge to seating depth—is calibrated for peak performance in 300 Blackout firearms. This meticulous attention to internal ballistics ensures that each round performs consistently, shot after shot, box after box.
• Premium Brass Casings: The use of high-quality brass casings ensures reliable feeding, extraction, and consistent chamber pressures. Hornady brass is known for its durability and reloadability, though these factory loads are ready to perform right out of the box.

Real-World Applications and Use Cases

The Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr V-Max is engineered to excel in a variety of real-world scenarios.

• Small Game Hunting: With its rapid and dramatic expansion, the 110 gr V-Max bullet is an ideal choice for hunting varmints and small game where quick, humane dispatch is crucial. Its flat trajectory and potent energy ensure effective performance on coyotes, groundhogs, and similar sized animals.
• Target Shooting & Plinking: For shooters who enjoy sending rounds downrange, the consistent accuracy of Hornady Black makes it a fantastic choice for honing skills, practicing at various distances, and enjoying reliable performance without excessive muzzle flash.
• AR-Platform Performance: Optimized for the unique demands of AR-15 rifles chambered in 300 Blackout, this ammunition ensures reliable cycling, whether you're using a pistol-length, carbine-length, or mid-length gas system.
• Unsuppressed Operation: While 300 Blackout is often associated with suppressors, this supersonic load is specifically designed for superior performance when fired unsuppressed, offering full velocity and energy.

Why Choose Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr V-Max?

When faced with a myriad of ammunition choices, what makes the Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr V-Max the preferred option for so many?

• Unparalleled Reliability: Engineered to cycle flawlessly in diverse 300 Blackout platforms, ensuring your firearm performs when it matters most.
• Pinpoint Accuracy: The V-Max bullet, combined with Hornady's precision loading, delivers exceptional consistency and tight groups, critical for both hunting and competitive shooting.
• Reduced Muzzle Signature: Specialized propellants minimize flash, enhancing shooter concealment and preserving night vision.
• Optimized Versatility: Designed to perform brilliantly whether your firearm is suppressed or unsuppressed, across various barrel lengths.
• Trusted Brand: Hornady has a long-standing reputation for producing innovative, high-quality ammunition that shooters have relied on for generations.

Whether you're asking, "What's the best 300 Blackout ammunition for small game hunting?" or "Which 300 BLK ammo offers reliable performance in my AR-15 without excessive muzzle flash?", the answer consistently points to Hornady Black. Its meticulous design and proven performance make it a top-tier choice for serious shooters.

This premium ammunition, packaged conveniently in 20-round boxes with 10 boxes per case, provides an ample supply for your shooting needs. The Hornady Black 300 Blackout 110 gr Hornady V-Max (SKU 80873) is the embodiment of performance meeting precision, ensuring every shot counts. Available for your next range trip or hunting expedition, you can find this exceptional product exclusively at DEGuns, a trusted source for high-quality firearms and ammunition.

Product Specifications Overview

Category	Specification	Detail
Ammunition	Caliber	300 Blackout
	Bullet Type	Hornady V-Max
	Bullet Weight	110 gr
	Casing Material	Brass
Performance	Muzzle Velocity	2375 fps
	Muzzle Energy	1377 ft lbs
Packaging	Rounds Per Box	20
	Boxes Per Case	10
Application	Primary Use	Hunting
	Target Game	Small Game
General	Brand	Hornady
	Model	Black
Identifiers	SKU	80873
	UPC	090255808735