The Hornady American Gunner .300 AAC Blackout 125-grain HP Match 50-round box is a high-performance centerfire rifle cartridge engineered specifically for supersonic target shooting, precision training, and competitive match application in .300 BLK platforms. A primary friction point when shooting bulk or general-purpose .300 Blackout ammunition is velocity fluctuation and inconsistent gas port pressures, which cause vertical stringing and cycling hiccups in semi-automatic rifles. Hornady resolves these operational limitations by pairing its premium reloadable virgin brass cases with a balanced 125-grain Hollow Point Match projectile and tightly metered propellants, delivering uniform pressure curves, reliable cycling, and predictable point-of-impact.
The primary technical advantage centers on Hornady's 125-grain HP Match projectile design. Featuring an aerodynamic secant ogive profile, the bullet significantly minimizes atmospheric drag and crosswind deflection to preserve velocity downrange. The internal architecture utilizes AMP (Advanced Manufacturing Process) bullet jackets engineered with near-zero wall thickness variation, wrapped around a uniform swaged lead core. This high-concentricity design eliminates rotational imbalance during flight, drastically narrowing shot dispersion and eliminating mid-string flyers during rapid or sustained fire.
Launching its 125-grain HP Match projectile at a factory-rated 2,175 FPS muzzle velocity, this American Gunner loading provides a flat supersonic trajectory that maintains flight stability well past 200 yards. Assembled using precision-drawn reloadable virgin brass cases, clean-burning powders, and non-corrosive Boxer primers, the cartridge guarantees smooth feeding, positive extraction, and uniform cycling across AR-15 platforms, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and bolt-action rifles, whether running suppressed or unsuppressed. It stands as a top-tier choice for tactical training, 3-gun competition, and match precision.
Key Benefits
- Hollow Point Match Projectile: High-concentricity AMP jacket and swaged core eliminate rotational imbalance for match-grade accuracy.
- Aerodynamic Secant Ogive: Reduces drag to maintain downrange velocity and resist crosswind deflection past 200 yards.
- Supersonic 2,175 FPS Velocity: Delivers flat flight paths and consistent gas port pressures for reliable semi-automatic cycling.
- Precision Virgin Brass Cases: Clean-burning powder and quality Boxer primers ensure uniform chamber pressure and long reloadable life.
Technical Specification
- Ballistics: .300 AAC Blackout | 2,175 FPS Muzzle Velocity | Supersonic Match Profile
- Projectile: 125 Grain | Hollow Point Match (HP Match) | Secant Ogive | AMP Jacket | Swaged Lead Core
- Case/Primer: Precision-Drawn Virgin Brass Case | Clean-Burning Powder | Non-Corrosive Boxer Primed
- Logistics: 50 Rounds Per Box | Hornady American Gunner Series
- Dimensions: Standard .300 AAC Blackout Geometry | AR-15 & SBR Compatible | SKU: 80897
- Application: Match Shooting, Target Practice, Tactical Training, 3-Gun Competition, and Precision Paper Punching
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Hornady Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
If you’re running a .300 Blackout platform and need consistent supersonic performance without the variability of bulk ammunition, this load provides stable ballistics and reliable cycling. Get repeatable accuracy backed by controlled manufacturing standards—available now from SMKW, a trusted source for proven ammunition.
