Lehigh Defense 194gr Maximum Expansion

Lehigh Defense 300 AAC Blackout 194-grain Maximum Expansion represents the pinnacle of subsonic terminal ballistics engineering. Unlike conventional hollow point bullets that rely on hydraulic pressure and jacket peeling for expansion - mechanisms that often fail at subsonic velocities below 1,100 fps - Lehigh's Maximum Expansion bullet uses CNC-machined copper construction with precisely engineered petals that are designed to deploy reliably at velocities as low as 800 fps. The result is a bullet that expands to approximately 2x its original diameter even at the reduced velocities inherent to subsonic .300 Blackout loads.

At 1,040 fps from a 16-inch barrel with 466 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, the 194-grain Maximum Expansion bullet opens into a distinctive star-shaped pattern with four symmetrical petals. Each petal is pre-scored during the CNC machining process, ensuring consistent deployment across a wide range of impact velocities and barrier types. The solid copper construction means the bullet retains virtually 100% of its weight during penetration, providing deep, straight-line wound channels with dramatic expansion. Independent gel testing has demonstrated consistent penetration depths of 14-18 inches in calibrated ballistic gelatin, meeting FBI protocol standards for defensive ammunition.

The premium pricing of Lehigh Defense ammunition reflects the advanced CNC machining process required to create each bullet from solid copper bar stock. Every bullet is manufactured to exacting tolerances, with quality control processes that ensure consistent weight, dimensional accuracy, and petal deployment characteristics. For shooters who rely on suppressed .300 Blackout platforms for home defense or professional applications, the Maximum Expansion provides a level of terminal performance certainty that conventional subsonic hollow points cannot match.