Hornady Wins DoD Contract for 300 Blackout 190-grain Sub-X TAP Ammo

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A specialized group from the U.S. Department of Defense has purchased an undisclosed amount of 300 Blackout 190 gr. Sub-X TAP ammunition from Hornady for close quarter operations.

Hornady 300 Blackout features a 190 gr. Sub-X (Subsonic eXpanding) bullet with patented Flex Tip® technology, specifically designed to expand at subsonic velocities yet meet FBI protocol.

This cartridge is loaded with a powder that is optimized to provide flash suppression, clean burning yet function in short barrel to carbine length rifles.

The 300 Blackout features proven Hornady bullets, specially selected cases, carefully matched powder and stringent quality control.

The company also filled an order from the DoD for 6 mm ARC cartridges.