I've never been an AR guy, but I think I'm going to slap one together as a 300blk as a subsonic suppressed truck gun.
I do own a 5.56 and intend to repurpose my current lower.
What I know I need/want is 300blk, complete upper (I dont intend learn enough to piece an upper together), 16" barrel, 11 to 12" hand guard (my suppressor has a 4" reflex), inexpensive (I really do intend for this gun to be a throw around, 100 yard, beat around, ranch tool)
That said, I have some questions...
1) I understand that pistol length gas systems are preferred for subsonic use. But, I also read that most carbine length will cycle subsonic when suppressed. I assume that carbine length will be preferred if I did decide to shoot supers. Is that correct? Should I just dedicate to subsonic if that's my primary intent? Or can I expect reliable correct function from carbine length and suppressor with subs?
2) I think that I like side charging. At least I like the idea. I know that I dislike the rear charging on my 5.56. Are there any reasons I should avoid side charging?
3) does anyone have any affordable suggestions? I'm currently looking at couple inexpensive options from bear creek arsenal.
Oh yeah, I'd also like it to be as light weight as possible...
Thanks,
Steve
I do own a 5.56 and intend to repurpose my current lower.
What I know I need/want is 300blk, complete upper (I dont intend learn enough to piece an upper together), 16" barrel, 11 to 12" hand guard (my suppressor has a 4" reflex), inexpensive (I really do intend for this gun to be a throw around, 100 yard, beat around, ranch tool)
That said, I have some questions...
1) I understand that pistol length gas systems are preferred for subsonic use. But, I also read that most carbine length will cycle subsonic when suppressed. I assume that carbine length will be preferred if I did decide to shoot supers. Is that correct? Should I just dedicate to subsonic if that's my primary intent? Or can I expect reliable correct function from carbine length and suppressor with subs?
2) I think that I like side charging. At least I like the idea. I know that I dislike the rear charging on my 5.56. Are there any reasons I should avoid side charging?
3) does anyone have any affordable suggestions? I'm currently looking at couple inexpensive options from bear creek arsenal.
Oh yeah, I'd also like it to be as light weight as possible...
Thanks,
Steve