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AR-15Bolt face: 5.56/.223

300 HAMR Ballistics

Wilson Combat's 300 HAMR pushes .30 caliber bullets faster than .300 Blackout from standard AR-15 bolts and magazines. Optimized for hunting and hog control from short barrels.

Cartridge Specifications

SAAMI Max Pressure
33,000 psi
Bullet Diameter
0.308 in
Case Length
1.365 in
Overall Length
2.26 in
Parent Case
.223 Remington
Bolt Face
5.56/.223
Min Barrel
16 in
Platform
AR-15

Common Bullet Weights and Types

Wilson Combat 110 gr V-MAXWilson Combat 130 gr SPWilson Combat 150 gr SP

Muzzle Velocity by Barrel Length

Muzzle Energy by Barrel Length

Bullet Drop Table

Values in inches. 16-inch barrel reference data. Positive values rise above line of sight, negative values fall below.

LoadZero100 yd200 yd300 yd400 yd500 yd
110 gr V-MAX200 yd2.20-9.8-29-59.5
130 gr SP200 yd2.50-10.5-30.5-62
150 gr SP200 yd30-12-35-71

Wind Drift at 10 mph Crosswind

Drift in inches at a 90 degree full value wind. Estimated from muzzle velocity and G1 ballistic coefficient.

Load100 yd200 yd300 yd400 yd500 yd
110 gr V-MAX7.114.221.328.435.4
130 gr SP6.813.520.32733.8
150 gr SP6.412.919.325.732.1

Effective Range by Application

Hog hunting0 to 250 yd
Medium game0 to 300 yd
Self-defense0 to 200 yd

Barrel Twist Rate Recommendations

110 to 130 gr1:12
130 to 150 gr1:10 or 1:12

Published Load Data

WeightTypeBarrelMV (fps)ME (ft-lb)BC (G1)Source
110 grV-MAX16 in2,5501,5880.29Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 110gr V-MAX published specs
110 grV-MAX18 in2,6201,6760.29Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 110gr V-MAX published specs
130 grSP16 in2,4001,6620.33Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 130gr published specs
130 grSP18 in2,4701,7610.33Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 130gr published specs
150 grSP16 in2,2501,6860.37Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 150gr published specs
150 grSP18 in2,3201,7920.37Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 150gr published specs

Data Disclaimer

Ballistic data is approximate and varies by ammunition lot, barrel condition, altitude, and temperature. Data sourced from Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 110gr V-MAX published specs; Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 130gr published specs; Wilson Combat 300 HAMR 150gr published specs. Always confirm zero and trajectory with your specific firearm.

Pick the right barrel

Twist rate should match the bullet weights you plan to shoot. See barrel steel grades, profiles, chamber types, and twist rate guidance on the barrel specs page, then jump into the builder to filter barrels chambered in 300 HAMR.