About this caliber
300 HAM'R
The 300 HAM'R is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed for the AR-15 platform, designed to deliver more energy than the 5.56 and 300 Blackout supersonic loads while using standard AR-15 magazines. It is oriented toward hunting and recreational use.
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The 300 HAM'R was developed to push the hunting capability of the AR-15 platform, engineered to deliver more energy than the 5.56 NATO and more than supersonic 300 Blackout loads, while still functioning with standard AR-15 magazines and bolt. Its design intent was a more effective AR-15 hunting cartridge for deer-class game at practical ranges. Ballistically the 300 HAM'R fires a .30-caliber bullet at moderate velocity, delivering solid energy for deer-class hunting and recreational use at short-to-moderate range from the compact AR-15 platform. It positions itself between the 300 Blackout and larger AR cartridges in terms of supersonic energy, aimed specifically at hunters who want effective .30-caliber performance from a standard AR-15. As a more specialized cartridge associated primarily with a particular design lineage, its rifle and ammunition availability is narrower than mainstream rounds, centered on the platform and components built around it. It occupies a hunting-focused niche within the broader family of AR-15 cartridges. Today the 300 HAM'R is used for moderate-range hunting, recreational shooting, and target shooting in the AR-15 platform, with availability centered on its supporting components and ammunition. Its pairing of improved .30-caliber hunting energy with standard AR-15 compatibility is what defines its niche.
General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.
Ammunition in 300 HAM'R · 10
| Load | Type | Purpose | Grain | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Combat HAM'R | — | Defense | 130 gr | 2500 fps | 1804 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat HAM'R | SP | Defense | 150 gr | 2310 fps | 1778 ft·lb |
| LEHIGH DEFENSE Controlled | — | Hunting | 125 gr | 2440 fps | 1653 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat HAM'R | SP | Hunting | 135 gr | 2450 fps | 1799 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat HAM'R | SP | Hunting | 135 gr | 2450 fps | 1799 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat Wilson Combat A300HMR110VMAX 300HAM'R 110gr V-Max 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 110 gr | 2550 fps | 1589 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat Wilson Combat LA300HMR115TME 300HAM'R 115gr Tipped Maximum Expansion 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 115 gr | 2500 fps | 1596 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat Wilson Combat LA300HMR115TXC 300HAM'R 115gr Tipped Extreme Chaos 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 115 gr | 2500 fps | 1596 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat Wilson Combat LA300HMR125TCC 300HAM'R 125gr Tipped Controlled Chaos 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 125 gr | 2460 fps | 1680 ft·lb |
| Wilson Combat Wilson Combat A300HMR135FTX 300HAM'R 135gr Hornady FTX 20 Per Box/10 Case | SP | — | 135 gr | 2380 fps | 1698 ft·lb |
Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.