AR-15 in .300BLK (300 Blackout)

[esrice]

What's with all the VTAC rails guys? Is that like an unspoken rule for 300BLK owners?

 

[shooter521]

The draw to me was the big name subsonic ammo and how quiet it is with a suppressor.

What can are you using with yours?

 

[greyhound47]

Ranger Supply in FW has a 300 Blackout upper in stock and it talks to me. I want it so bad but am afraid of getting stuck w it and ammo prices and availability not improving.

 

[dagibson1507]

Ranger Supply in FW has a 300 Blackout upper in stock and it talks to me. I want it so bad but am afraid of getting stuck w it and ammo prices and availability not improving.

Good excuse to get into reloading. 223 brass and 308 bullets are pretty easy to find. With lee making dies its pretty cheap too.

 

[chipdog4]

We have a SAS 7.62 Stainless Steel suppressor sitting at Corey's, don't have in hand yet.

http://suppressedarmament.com/762-suppressors/308-stainless.html

Greyhound, I'm sure the BlackoutGodfather will be here shortly, but he says cheap ammo from Remington is ready (or almost ready) and they will be advertising the round soon, as well.

As for the handguards, I bought them locally, and really had no idea they're the latest fad on aRfKom.

 

[sig1473]

Here is some ammo for all of you:
CMMG .300 BLACKOUT (7.62x35) 175grn Subsonic 200rds

 

[Cwood]

Here is some ammo for all of you:
CMMG .300 BLACKOUT (7.62x35) 175grn Subsonic 200rds

Its all sold out, but I do have some in stock along with the Remington 220gr

 

[japartridge]

OK so let me get this straight, all I have to do to shoot .300 blackout is get a barrel. And I can use standard AR mags... And the rounds are 5.56 brass and 7.62 x 51 bullets?

Hmmmm 30 cal performance with AR components, I've got a lower sitting in the garage...

 

[shooter521]

Its all sold out, but I do have some in stock along with the Remington 220gr

Is the 175gr stuff safe for use through a Multi-Mount?

 

[Cwood]

OK so let me get this straight, all I have to do to shoot .300 blackout is get a barrel. And I can use standard AR mags... And the rounds are 5.56 brass and 7.62 x 51 bullets?

Hmmmm 30 cal performance with AR components, I've got a lower sitting in the garage...

Basically, yes and the mags will hold the full capacity as if it were 5.56

 

[Cwood]

Is the 175gr stuff safe for use through a Multi-Mount?

Yes, the 175gr is subsonic and I have ran about 100rds of it already thru the MultiMount.

 

[s-works]

223 ballistics test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJsuu_wE-Wo&feature=player_embedded

.308 test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Zip_b-5RQ&feature=player_embedded

300 aac blackout test...wow!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRw-ypBgrKo&feature=player_embedded

 

[Hop]

Tempting... especially if used silenced but I already have a 458 SOCOM and a silenced subsonic 600 gr SOCOM is more like throwing a car at your target than a brick.

 

[shooter521]

Bump for a little light reading (later, more relevant info toward the end of the thread)

Military Times article on new 300 AAC BLACKOUT - M4Carbine.net Forums

 

[Amattern]

Ok so heres the deal after I get my Noveske sbr back I want to switch out the upper for the Vltor MUR upper. So that will leave me with a unused noveke upper, you all go out and get these ammo prices down on 300blk ammo and ill build that upper in to one.

but in all seriousness, when I decide to jump into the world of suppressors I will NOT be getting one for 5.56.
This thing is just ridiculous.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZv1VXh9rTU&feature=related

 

[esrice]

I filled out my Form 1 the other day and made sure to include 7.62x35mm on my caliber list.

 

[shooter521]

I filled out my Form 1 the other day and made sure to include 7.62x35mm on my caliber list.

Tell ya what, Evan, when you get your .300BLK upper, I'll get mine.

 

[esrice]

Tell ya what, Evan, when you get your .300BLK upper, I'll get mine.

That sounds like a good deal. Kind of a "if you jump first I'll jump too".

If basic target ammo became available commercially in the $.30-.40 range I would feel better about it. Maybe even the $.50-60 range . . . .

 

[shooter521]

That sounds like a good deal. Kind of a "if you jump first I'll jump too".

If basic target ammo became available commercially in the $.30-.40 range I would feel better about it. Maybe even the $.50-60 range . . . .

You'll likely never see subsonic ammo at those price points, but the forthcoming 125gr Remington UMC FMJ should fall into the latter category. If/when an overseas manufacturer picks up the caliber, it's ON then!

 

[451_Detonics]

The Hornady sub-sonic loaded with teh 208 gr A-Max ran me right at .50 each...prices may come down a bit but reloading is the best low price option.