Dont Believe the 300 AAC BLK Hype

Savage doesnt... in fact, RTB is reporting that Savage is scrapping their earlier plans to chamber one of their bolt guns in that caliber.... citing that the real usefulness of the new caliber lies in the sub-sonic loads while suppressed, and that accuracy results with the sub-sonic loads were greatly lacking.

That kinda was the original intent of the design. The Honey Badger was brought forth as a way to replace the MP5.

But I dont have $800

Gun lust indeed! The local Academy Sports has a Smith and Wesson .300 Whisper/Blackout complete railed upper for $800.... Sure would be nice.

Leupold offers retical calibrated for 300 AAC Blackout

Tactical Guns Review has a look.

This is huge. Like I have said of recent, we can probably stop calling the 300 AAC a wildcat cartridge because it is now clear that it is here to stay. A bunch of manufacturers are now officially behind the Blackout and there will be many rifle chambered in this caliber in 2012. For Leupold to be jumping into the mix, its a great sign, and maybe a hint that the military contracts may soon be coming.

Seekins Precision SPX

Hey look. Its the Honey Badger's less slutty cousin.... While it doesnt have the same sex appeal as the Honey Badger, its still a pretty bad ass rifle. It remains unclear at this point if the SPX gives a sh*t or not.

SPX Specs:
300aac Blackout or 223/556 (wylde)
Magpul ACS-L or STR stock
Ergo delux grip
Geissele SSA-E trigger
SP Low mass M16 carrier (Melonite coated)
SP Gen 2 lower
SP Billet iRMT-R upper
BCM Mod 3 charging handle
SP MCSR Rail system
Rock Cut rifled 8” barrel
Melonited gas tube
SP adjustable gas block (melonite coated)
H2 Buffer
M4 Feed ramps
MSRP $2650 (NFA tax, sights and suppressor not included)

More info and pics at AR15News

.300 AAC Blackout Testing

Done by Andrew... he's got some great data on accuracy and velocity through an 8" and 10" upper to share.

*As I have noted in the past, I am almost 100% all-in on this caliber and am tossing around the idea of getting myself an upper in .300 AAC Blackout.... perhaps a Daniel Defense?

What is the perfect AR-15 rifle?

Mr Bloghorn Leghorn (aka Nick Foghorn) has declared it to be his .300 AAC Model that he has assembled (seen below). He says that it will ring the bell at 250 yards away with boring regularity. He has a video and full parts list (with prices) over at the link.

BTW - As far as the whole perfect AR-15 thing is concerned... I go with more of a "love the one you're with philosophy". YMMV.

Video: FPS Russia With The AAC Honey Badger

I usually dont post this guy's videos.... he is over the top and sensationalistic. The fake Russian accent is also ridiculous beyond belief.

That being said... He does some really cool stuff, and I wish I could do a few range days with this guy, but I usually dont think his vids are worth my time. However, I am totally salivating over the Honey Badger, and any vids of range time with it are gold right now... so here you go.

DSA Arms Intros an Affordable .300 AAC BLK Upper

The big news over the weekend was without a doubt the fact that DSA is introducing a .300 AAC BLK Upper... not big new in and of itself, but this is the most affordable one so far. These are 16'' uppers with either a stainless barrel for $335 or flat black for $320. I have to tell you, this might be enough to get me into the .300 BLK game.

- Forged 7075T6 A3 Flattop Upper Receiver
- Forged Front Sight Base with Bayonet Lug
- Trident Flash Hider
- M4 Style Handguards
- Aluminum Delta Ring
- M4 Style Feed Ramps
- Upper Half assembled as shown, no bolt, bolt carrier or charging handle included.

Some new guns coming down the pike

Shooting Illustrated has a look at some new guns coming from Remington, DPMS, and Bushmaster.... Looks like that 300 AAC cartridge is gonna catch on.

300 AAC Blackout