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Hornady American Gunner 300 Blackout 125 Grain HP Match

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Ballistics Table

Official-data note: Hornady publishes velocity, energy, and trajectory through 300 yards for a 200-yard zero from a 16-inch test barrel. Wind drift is not shown.

Key takeaway: The correct Hornady item number is 80897, not 80873. Hornady lists 2175 fps and 1313 ft-lbs at the muzzle.

Related 300 Blackout factory loads on Ammo Reports: Federal American Eagle 150 Gr FMJ, Hornady Custom 110 Grain CX, and Hornady Subsonic 190 Gr Sub-X.

The HP Match Bullet in .300 BLK Context

The HP Match designation in this load refers to a hollow point bullet designed primarily for accuracy and consistent in-flight stability rather than terminal expansion engineered for hunting or defensive duty. In supersonic .300 AAC Blackout loads, open-tip match bullets are a common choice because the manufacturing process — seating the core from the tip — produces extremely consistent ogive geometry, which translates directly to tighter groups at distance.

It is worth clarifying a common point of confusion: HP Match bullets are not the same as defensive hollow points. The cavity geometry in a match HP is not optimized for reliable hydraulic expansion at handgun velocities or for meeting FBI protocol standards. This matters for buyers who may be drawn to the “hollow point” label expecting defensive terminal performance comparable to purpose-built expanding bullets like the Hornady Critical Defense or similar loads. For competition and range use, this distinction is irrelevant — the bullet does exactly what it is designed to do.

The American Gunner line was developed by Hornady to bring match-grade consistency to a more accessible price tier, making this load a practical choice for high-volume shooters who want tighter groups without paying for premium match-box pricing.

Best Uses

Good fit:

• 100-yard precision target shooting and group testing on an AR-15 platform chambered in .300 BLK
• Competitive shooting disciplines where supersonic .300 BLK is required or preferred
• Function testing and accuracy evaluation of .300 BLK builds
• High-volume range practice where consistent bullet geometry matters for feedback
• General-purpose supersonic plinking with a 125 gr HP Match projectile

Not the right tool for:

• Suppressed subsonic applications — this is a supersonic load and will not cycle reliably in subsonic-tuned setups
• Hunting applications where controlled terminal expansion is legally required or ethically necessary
• Self-defense use where purpose-built defensive ammunition with tested expansion data is the appropriate choice
• Shooters who need published velocity and BC data for precise ballistic calculations — this load lacks manufacturer-published specs

Reliability Notes

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