Well, I've done my homework and it seems that the best mix of ballistic coefficient, weight, expansion, and speed I can find in a factory load for .300 AAC to do some suppressed hunting out to ~50-75 yards with … is:
https://www.lehighdefense.com/produ...nic-maximum-expansion-ammo?variant=1066138648
Spendy stuff but it has excellent reviews from those who have hunted with it. We'll see how it goes this season...
https://www.lehighdefense.com/produ...nic-maximum-expansion-ammo?variant=1066138648
- .638 BC
- 194 gr
- reliable expansion
- 1000 fps and 430 ft/lbs of energy out of a 16" barrel
- 965 fps and 401 ft/lbs of energy out of a 9" barrel
Spendy stuff but it has excellent reviews from those who have hunted with it. We'll see how it goes this season...