Love this video and think this just might be the next addon I build or purchase. ALL those split .223 case after they get a little old just might be able to be made in to blackout brass. If not I like having the option of a 30 caliber round in the AR format. 300 AAC Blackout Takes the World by Storm
I remember when the 'whisper' series of cartrides came out many,many years ago,all were subsonic for suppession and for special forces covert operations. Last fall I was looking at the 300AAC in various rifles at the Charlotte NC gunshow. Still undecided if I want one.
As more are sold and results come in,I'll put it in the 'maybe future' catergory. The AR15/10 platforms have added 204 Ruger,243 Win,260 Rem,6.5 Creedmore,6.8 Rem SPC,338 Federal,458 Socom,they'll probably be a lot more in the future. As firearm history,it's always been faster & more powerful. 38sp to 357M,44sp to 44M,45LC to 454 Casull just to name a few and rifle catergory is the same. I consider(for now) the 300AAC a step backward towards the AK47,SKS,30-30. Granted the downrange ballistics of the 300AAC are 'nice',I'd like to see what else occurs in the platforms.
The reason I like the blackout is because of it being close ballistically to the AK. Just give our AR that extra oomph. Thats just my opinion for what it's worth.
that's the same reason(even thou I consider it a step backwards) I like the 300AAC,but I wanna see some usage and reloading reports first. I used to have a Ruger Mini-30(very early model). I liked the 30 cal small case but the rifle(with scope) couldn't even put em on paper at 100yds. I even handloaded for it. I blame the rifle,not the cartridge.
I will see if I can come up with some reloading reports for you. I am sure there are a few somewhere. Never fired a mini 30 or 14. I always wanted one but cost was too high.
I bought one of each back in the mid 80s',paid about 350 each. Didn't have the mini-30 long as it couldn't shoot. The mini-14 stayed with me longer but still gone with the advent of commercial ARs'. The mini-14 shot better,at least it would stay on paper. That's what/when I started reloading 223/5.56 for. I loved the minis' because of thier basis on the M14 action. On my list of firearms to acquire is a relatively recent(serial numbers are listed on line to show year of manufacture)ranch mini-14 with dark composite stock as improvements over the years have supposedly improved accuracy. Also on my list is a SA M1A 22" composite and a S&W 610 5".
I always wanted a mini 14 as well and it still remains on my list of firearms to acquire. Perhaps that is my next purchase who knows. Money being tight and all I can still dream about it. I still want my .300 AAC blackout upper though.
Just get yourself a 300 AAC barrel, and flash/comp, same bolt same mags same upper. 300 same case just not stepped down to 556/223. So a 30 rd Pmag fits 30 rds of AAC or 556/223. The only reason to get a dedicated 300 AAC upper is to switch between the two, instead of switching barrels.
I thought about that too and barrel switching is just a PITA. Upper switching for me is a 30 second process. I know it will cost more but sometimes there are deals for a complete upper with bolt and charging handle too. I am still weighing the options and cost.
Just use your bolt, same cartridge, same mag, the 556 is a necked down 30 anyway. I may look into a barrel just to have around, but then again I may do a whole other build and get 2 uppers before years' end.
AA is for quitters..... I have no addiction, I just feel a need to be tac-ti-cool.... I just looked on Bownells and MidwayUSA this morning, had a SS 16" 300 AAC blackout barrel for 199.00 in stock. Just a barrel a new gas block and flash/comp and ta-da 2-2-2 guns in one.
I have been looking as well and figure I can build a new upper for perhaps $350 or a little more. I am on the hunt but money is still tight so I have to be a bit frugal and yet build a quality upper.
