Hornady BLACK .300 Blackout 110 Grain NTX ammunition is a factory-loaded rifle cartridge designed around the .300 Blackout platform and Hornady’s 110-grain NTX bullet. This 20-round load is part of the Hornady BLACK product line, which is manufactured in the USA and developed for use across a variety of firearm configurations.
The cartridge uses Hornady’s NTX bullet, a nontraditional projectile designed for varmint applications. Hornady lists this particular load for varmint use involving targets weighing less than 50 pounds. The 110-grain projectile is paired with cartridge components selected for consistent function, including high-quality cases, primers, and propellant.
Hornady BLACK ammunition is produced in configurations intended to function across different firearm platforms and operating systems. Hornady identifies applications including direct-impingement and gas-piston systems, as well as suppressed and unsuppressed firearms. The product line also includes loads intended for rifle, carbine, pistol, bolt-action, pump-action, and other compatible .300 Blackout platforms. Actual compatibility depends on the specific firearm and its manufacturer specifications.
Published ballistic data for this load is based on testing with a 16-inch barrel. Hornady lists a muzzle velocity of 2,070 feet per second with 1,047 foot-pounds of energy. At 100 yards, the listed velocity is 1,790 feet per second with 783 foot-pounds of energy and a trajectory of -1.5 inches. At 200 yards, velocity is listed at 1,540 feet per second with 579 foot-pounds of energy and a trajectory of 4.7 inches. At 300 yards, the published velocity is 1,324 feet per second with 428 foot-pounds of energy and a trajectory of -19.5 inches.
The .300 Blackout cartridge has become a widely used intermediate rifle cartridge, and Hornady BLACK provides a dedicated factory-loaded option using the 110-grain NTX bullet. This particular load has a listed application of varmint shooting and is supplied in a 20-round box.
Product specifications identify the cartridge as .300 Blackout, the projectile as a 110-grain NTX bullet, and the product line as Hornady BLACK. The item number is 80862. Hornady lists no sectional density, ballistic coefficient, or minimum recommended twist rate for this load in the supplied specifications.
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