I’m shoot it out a Ar setup. I haven’t heard of many people using a 16inch setup.With the best bullets,loaded as fast as possible,and the plus of certain bullets that were designed for the 300BLK,like the Barnes TX-TAC (30321),your distance to make an ethical kill will be out close to 300yds. This on hogs and NW Fla deer.
The 300BLK being .308" will shoot a variety of hunting bullets. But will it shoot the quick and positive opening ones ?? This is why I believe that it is important for the hunter to have a 1:7 twist bbl. The rotational velocity will help the slower bullet do it's thing.
Some of the bullets designed for the 30-30Win are another good choice. Use the <151 gr ones. Hornady makes an excellent 135gr lead nose HP. This is designed for the 30-30's. They shoot good in my single and bolt guns. --- SAWMAN