300 Ham’r Ballistics Chart

Are you searching for a reliable 300 ham’r ballistics chart to understand the unique capabilities of this AR platform cartridge? This guide provides the ultimate resource for authentic factory data. Bill Wilson designed this round to maximize terminal performance on medium game, and this master table proves its downrange dominance. Any hunter will learn exactly how this modern powerhouse performs from the muzzle out to 500 yards when he reviews the data below.

300 Ham’r Ballistics Chart

Ammunition Load	Bullet Weight	Distance (Yards)	Velocity (fps)	Energy (ft-lbs)	Bullet Drop (Inches)	Ballistic Coefficient	Sectional Density
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	Muzzle	2800	1654	-1.5	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	100	2420	1235	+1.5	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	200	2075	908	0.0	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	300	1755	650	-8.5	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	400	1475	459	-27.5	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Lehigh Defense CC	95 Grains	500	1245	327	-62.5	0.148	0.143
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	Muzzle	2600	1651	-1.5	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	100	2315	1308	+1.8	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	200	2050	1025	0.0	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	300	1800	791	-8.2	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	400	1575	606	-25.5	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Hornady V-MAX	110 Grains	500	1375	462	-55.0	0.290	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	Muzzle	2600	1651	-1.5	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	100	2280	1270	+1.8	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	200	1985	962	0.0	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	300	1715	718	-9.0	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	400	1475	531	-28.0	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer SP	110 Grains	500	1275	397	-61.0	0.255	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	Muzzle	2600	1651	-1.5	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	100	2315	1308	+1.8	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	200	2050	1025	0.0	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	300	1800	791	-8.2	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	400	1575	606	-25.5	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Barnes TAC-TX	110 Grains	500	1375	462	-55.0	0.289	0.166
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	Muzzle	2525	1770	-1.5	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	100	2285	1450	+2.0	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	200	2055	1172	0.0	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	300	1845	945	-8.5	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	400	1645	751	-25.0	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer TNT	125 Grains	500	1470	599	-53.0	0.326	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	Muzzle	2500	1735	-1.5	0.275	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	100	2235	1385	+2.1	0.275	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	200	1985	1092	0.0	0.275	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	300	1750	850	-9.5	0.275	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	400	1535	654	-28.5	0.275	0.188
Wilson Combat Sierra SBT	125 Grains	500	1350	506	-60.0	0.275	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	Muzzle	2450	1666	-1.5	0.277	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	100	2151	1284	+2.2	0.277	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	200	1874	974	0.0	0.277	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	300	1622	730	-10.5	0.277	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	400	1401	544	-32.5	0.277	0.188
Sig Sauer Elite SP	125 Grains	500	1220	413	-70.5	0.277	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	Muzzle	2440	1652	-1.5	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	100	2160	1294	+2.2	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	200	1895	996	0.0	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	300	1655	760	-11.0	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	400	1445	579	-33.5	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Hornady FMJ	125 Grains	500	1270	447	-72.0	0.250	0.188
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	Muzzle	2500	1804	-1.5	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	100	2210	1410	+2.1	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	200	1940	1086	0.0	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	300	1690	824	-10.0	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	400	1470	623	-31.0	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Speer HOT-CORE	130 Grains	500	1285	476	-65.5	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	Muzzle	2425	1697	-1.5	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	100	2094	1266	+2.3	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	200	1791	926	0.0	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	300	1522	668	-11.5	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	400	1296	485	-36.5	0.248	0.196
Sig Sauer Elite SP	130 Grains	500	1127	367	-80.0	0.248	0.196
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	Muzzle	2400	1727	-1.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	100	2135	1366	+2.4	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	200	1885	1065	0.0	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	300	1655	820	-11.0	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	400	1455	634	-33.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady FTX	135 Grains	500	1280	490	-70.0	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	Muzzle	2380	1698	-1.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	100	2115	1340	+2.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	200	1865	1042	0.0	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	300	1635	801	-11.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	400	1435	617	-34.5	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat HAM’R Bonded	135 Grains	500	1265	479	-72.0	0.274	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	Muzzle	2380	1698	-1.5	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	100	2085	1303	+2.5	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	200	1815	987	0.0	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	300	1570	738	-12.0	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	400	1360	554	-37.0	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Sierra HP	135 Grains	500	1195	428	-79.0	0.225	0.203
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	Muzzle	2300	1762	-1.5	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	100	2100	1468	+2.6	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	200	1910	1215	0.0	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	300	1730	997	-10.5	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	400	1565	815	-30.5	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Hornady SST	150 Grains	500	1415	667	-62.0	0.415	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	Muzzle	2300	1762	-1.5	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	100	2060	1412	+2.7	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	200	1835	1121	0.0	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	300	1625	879	-11.5	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	400	1440	690	-33.5	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer Bonded	150 Grains	500	1280	545	-69.0	0.377	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	Muzzle	2310	1778	-1.5	0.390	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	100	2110	1482	+2.6	0.390	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	200	1920	1228	0.0	0.390	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	300	1740	1008	-10.5	0.390	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	400	1575	826	-30.0	0.390	0.226
Wilson Combat Speer BTHP	150 Grains	500	1425	676	-61.0	0.390	0.226

Ammunition Load

The ammunition load identifies the manufacturer and the specific projectile used. The market is primarily supported by Wilson Combat and Sig Sauer, who offer premium factory options. These range from fast expanding varmint rounds to heavy bonded bullets designed for maximum weight retention.

Bullet Weight

Bullet weight is measured in grains. For this caliber, weights typically range from 95 grains up to 150 grains. The lighter 95 grain to 110 grain options provide the fastest speeds and flattest trajectories. The heavier 135 grain to 150 grain bullets carry more kinetic energy downrange and penetrate deeper through heavy bone and muscle.

Distance

Distance is measured in yards from the muzzle of the firearm to the target. The table tracks performance in 100 yard intervals out to 500 yards. This provides a complete picture of the effective range, allowing hunters to see exactly when the bullet drops below the velocity threshold required for reliable terminal expansion.

Velocity

Velocity measures the speed of the bullet in feet per second. This cartridge excels by pushing a 110 grain bullet to 2,600 feet per second and a 150 grain bullet to 2,300 feet per second. This speed gives it a significant ballistic advantage over other AR-15 chamberings, ensuring rapid expansion and massive tissue damage upon impact.

Energy

Energy calculates the kinetic knockdown power of the bullet, measured in foot pounds. Muzzle energy consistently exceeds 1,600 foot pounds across most loads. This translates to devastating hydrostatic shock on target. It delivers ample energy to ethically harvest tough animals like feral hogs and deer at distances pushing past 200 yards.

Bullet Drop

Bullet drop indicates the physical height of the projectile relative to the line of sight. The data in this chart reflects a standard 200 yard zero. At the muzzle, the negative 1.5 inch measurement accounts for the mechanical height of a standard AR-15 optic above the bore axis. If a hunter zeroes his rifle at 200 yards, the trajectory remains incredibly flat out to roughly 250 yards without requiring major scope adjustments.

Ballistic Coefficient

The Ballistic Coefficient measures how efficiently a bullet cuts through the air. Bullets with a higher rating resist wind deflection better and retain velocity longer. While the blunt nosed projectiles designed to fit inside an AR magazine often have lower ratings than long range target bullets, options like the 150 grain Hornady SST offer excellent aerodynamic efficiency for longer shots.

Sectional Density

Sectional Density is the ratio of a bullet weight to its diameter. A higher value indicates better penetration capabilities. Because this cartridge uses standard .30 caliber projectiles, the 135 grain and 150 grain loads offer high sectional density. This ensures deep, straight line penetration even when striking thick shoulders or quartering angles.

Cartridge Overview

Introduced to the market by Bill Wilson, this cartridge was created to solve a specific problem. Hunters needed a round that delivered the power of a traditional .30-30 Winchester but fit perfectly inside a standard AR-15 platform. By optimizing case capacity and pressure, engineers created a round that utilizes a standard 5.56 NATO bolt and standard magazines while delivering unmatched medium game performance.

Hunting Performance

This caliber is widely considered the ultimate AR-15 hunting round. When a hunter takes this rifle into the woods, he commands serious knockdown power. The terminal performance on whitetail deer and feral hogs is devastating. The high velocity ensures that modern expanding bullets open rapidly, creating massive wound channels that put animals down immediately.

Effective Range

The effective range heavily depends on the chosen bullet weight. For a skilled marksman, the 110 grain and 125 grain loads provide an ethical hunting range of approximately 300 to 400 yards on medium game. Beyond 400 yards, the rapid loss of velocity prevents most hunting bullets from expanding reliably.

Comparison to 300 Blackout

While both cartridges use .30 caliber bullets and fit the AR-15 platform, their applications are totally different. The Blackout was designed around heavy subsonic bullets for suppressed tactical use. This cartridge was designed purely for supersonic hunting. It boasts a massive 300 feet per second velocity advantage and 400 foot pounds of extra energy at the muzzle compared to the Blackout.

Barrel and Action Compatibility

One of the greatest benefits of this system is its sheer simplicity. If a shooter wants to convert his existing 5.56 NATO rifle, he only needs to change the barrel. The upper receiver, bolt carrier group, and buffer system remain completely standard. Dedicated magazines are available for optimal feeding, but many standard 300 Blackout magazines function flawlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I shoot subsonic ammunition through this barrel?

While you can physically load subsonic ammunition, it is not recommended. The standard 1 in 15 twist rate is optimized for light and fast supersonic bullets. It will not properly stabilize heavy 220 grain subsonic bullets.

Do I need a special bolt carrier group?

No. It uses a standard 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington bolt face. This makes building or converting an upper receiver highly affordable and straightforward.

What is the best barrel length for this caliber?

The cartridge burns powder highly efficiently. An 18 inch barrel is considered the optimal length for maximizing velocity, but 16 inch barrels are extremely popular for their fast handling characteristics in dense brush.