My take on 300 BLK. I reload for it and shoot only supers out of a 16" barrel. My reloads cost 11 to 13 cents per round. That is because I buy the brass in bulk at 3.7 cents and cast my own bullets. It is a fun cartridge to shoot that wont break the bank. It can take down hogs and deer. Its not a long range cartridge by any means but is effective beyond 200 yards for what I'm shooting, maybe more. I have never shot suppressed but hear all the great things about it. I'm happy with the cartridge. The bullet selection is endless from 78 grains up to 230 grains. I've seen guys load 30 carbine bullets with decent results.