The 6.5 Grendel is looking rather appealing. Originally I thought I wanted to go with one of the 30 caliber cartridges but now I am not so sure. Once again, thank you all for your replies.
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The 6.5 Grendel is looking rather appealing. Originally I thought I wanted to go with one of the 30 caliber cartridges but now I am not so sure. Once again, thank you all for your replies.
The Grendel calibers are cool till you price brass.
That's why I seek information here. Always get good advice. Makes the 300 Blackout look more appealing since it is based on the 5.56 case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hoser
Not having played with the calibers listed I will give one piece of advice. If you are going to build a different one make the change a substantial one.
I only say this because a small change from what you have now may leave you wanting. When Fal kits were cheap many built them in everything from 9mm lugar to 8MM mauser. the cost of the components to load or heaven forbid one has to buy ammo will put a damper on some choices.
Taking a .308 and making a .243 out of it was boring. Taking a 9lb .308 rifle and making a 6lb 7.62X25 carbine was fun.
As far as distance goes with an AR how many shoot past 600? I know a few that do with 80's but in all reality just because it can how many times are people that have an AR going to shoot at 1000 yards vs 300-600?
Just a thought. :)
Although my range has a nice 1000 yard range I really have no plans to shoot past 200 yards. Every AR I have owned has been either .223 or 5.56 caliber and I just thought it would be nice to have something in a different caliber since there seems to be plenty of components available nowadays to make building a different caliber very easy and affordable. Just another toy to play with. [Awesom]Quote:
Originally Posted by jerrymrc
OK. I made up my mind. I am going to build something in 300 AAC Blackout. Might be a little while before I start rounding up parts.... hopefully I don't change my mind in that time.
I wish a few more barrel profiles would show up in .300 blackout. I know exactly what I want but can only get it in 5.56 and 6.8 :(
Get in touch with a custom AR manuacturer instead of just build houses and they will cut you what ever barrel profile you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by splogan
My suggestion would be Mike Milli one of the experts and pioneers of alt cal AR's.
www.dtechsuperstore.com
He also has a accuracy guarantee. He is currently using Shilen blanks.