300 Blackout Hits 1,000 Yards

If you’ve ever wondered whether 300 Blackout could hit a target at 1,000 yards, well, we’re here to answer that—with video proof. We took Phantom Defense’s +P Specter 300 Blackout out to The Sawmill Training Complex in Laurens, South Carolina—an elite long-range playground—to push the platform to its absolute limits. Spoiler alert: yes, it can reach 1K, and yes, it can hit.

Rifle Build Breakdown

This wasn’t a lucky hit—we set the rifle up right for long-range. Here’s what we ran:

• Rifle: Ruger American Ranch in 300 Blackout
• Chassis: WOOX Exactus
• Scope: ZeroTech Trace Advanced (Trimmer 3 Reticle)
• Mounts: Talley Rings and Base
• Suppressor: Rugged Alaskan 360 on Atlas XL Mount
• Bipod: Warne Skypod Light
• Rear Support: Weapon Snatcher Bang Bag + SKD Tactical Pig Stock Bag
• Footage: Captured using a Triggercam

Ammo Specs: Phantom Defense +P Specter

The ammo that made this whole thing possible: Phantom Defense +P Specter 300 Blackout. It’s a supersonic load that flies hot and holds together way downrange. Not your average 300 BLK plinker—this round was built to perform.

• Average Velocity: 2,436 fps (from a bolt-action rifle)
• Energy at 1,000 Yards: 244 ft-lbs
• Trajectory Drop: ~621 inches at 1,000 yards
• Stability: Maintained accuracy into the transonic zone

The Range Walkout: 200 to 1,000 Yards

We walked it out the right way—none of this "go straight to 1K and pray" nonsense. Here’s the breakdown:

• 200 Yards: Confirmed zero and ran a five-shot velocity check through a Garmin chronograph
• 400 Yards: Held center, confirmed consistent impacts
• 600 Yards: Mirage picked up, but hits continued with minor elevation corrections
• 800 Yards: Trickier. Mirage and shifting wind started to challenge stability, but the Specter held on
• 1,000 Yards: First-round impact. Multiple shooters, multiple hits. No excuses. No gimmicks.

Spotting was handled by Brian McNeely and Eyes—two sharp sets of eyes that made sure impacts were real, trace was tracked, and corrections were clean.

What We Learned

• Wind Calls Matter: Between 800 and 1,000, every round needed a solid read. Mirage off the suppressor made it a challenge.
• Ammo Consistency: Even under transonic drag and real-world wind, the Specter ammo stayed on track more than you'd expect from blackout.
• Triggercam Notes: If you’re filming long range, be sure to adjust your focus between distances haha. The cam crops more than expected at high zoom.

Final Verdict

Can 300 Blackout hit at 1,000 yards? With the right ammo and a dialed-in setup, absolutely. This wasn’t just a lucky shot—this was repeatable performance. Phantom Defense’s +P Specter ammo performed beyond expectations, and it’s got the legs to prove it.

Whether you're ringing steel for fun or stretching your setup to its limits, this round is a top-tier performer. It’s fast. It’s consistent. And it delivers where most blackout loads fall short.