The Hornady American Gunner .300 Blackout 125gr HP load (Hornady part no. 80897) is a versatile round for rifles chambered in .300 Blackout, suited to target shooting, hunting or self-defense uses. Hornady loads the American Gunner line with match grade hollow point bullets, made in the USA from premium components. This 125-grain version leaves a 16-inch test barrel at 2175 fps with 1313 ft-lb of energy, and it stays at 1708 fps at 200 yards. Hornady says American Gunner is loaded to conventional velocities and functions in any gun. A box holds 50 rounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .300 Blackout, the cartridge this Hornady load is made for.
• Bullet weight is 125 grains, the weight Hornady lists for this load.
• The bullet is the HP (hollow point), a hollow point of the match grade type Hornady uses in its rifle American Gunner loads.
• The ballistic coefficient is .320, Hornady’s published figure for how well the bullet resists drag.
• Muzzle velocity is 2175 fps from Hornady’s 16-inch test barrel.
• Muzzle energy is 1313 ft-lb from that same 16-inch test barrel.
• Velocity at 200 yards is 1708 fps, according to Hornady’s ballistic table.
• Velocity at 300 yards is 1505 fps, which shows how much speed the bullet retains downrange.
• Hornady says American Gunner is made in the USA with premium components.
• Each box holds 50 rounds, which is the count Hornady lists for this item.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the American Gunner line for? Hornady describes American Gunner as tried-and-true, versatile loads that suit target shooting, hunting or self-defense needs.

What barrel length does the velocity figure come from? Hornady’s 2175 fps muzzle velocity is measured from a 16-inch test barrel, so shorter barrels will give lower numbers.

How many rounds are in a box? Each box of this Hornady American Gunner .300 Blackout load holds 50 rounds.

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