300 BLK Model-7

[rsilvers]

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The Model-7 in 300 AAC BLACKOUT is designed by AAC (but with access to Remington drawings), assembled at AAC by a small team of people, and shipped from AAC. The barrel is nitrided and made to AAC specifications, but not made by Remington.

Features:

Weather-proof synthetic stock with AAC adjustable cheek piece.

Muzzle threaded 5/8-24 for compatibility with sound suppressors. AAC thread protector included.

Carefully Assembled in small batches at AAC on Remington-supplied custom actions.

X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger.

AAC Picatinny scope mount pre-installed using the same beefier Torx screws as used in the US Army's M24 sniper rifle.

Nitrided light weight 1/8 twist 16" barrel, for extreme hardness and long life.

 

[PowerstrokeOBX]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Pretty neat little gun. Personally I think it would have looked better with a heavier profile barrel but it wouldn't be light anymore.

 

[Alderleet]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I think they could have kept the profile the same as the "stepped" portion at the end of the barrel, it would have looked much nicer.

Very neat little idea though!

 

[mavrick]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Nice set up. How does it feed from the BDL? How is the extraction? I had some problems with my 300/221 feeding but it was from a 700sa I went with some AICS 223 mags and have never looked back it is flawless.

Dustin

 

[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Any accuracy tests yet?

Price?

Availablity?

Looks like a nice handy little rifle to keep in the truck.

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

They are shipping this month. AcuSport will have them. $899 MSRP. I don't have accuracy data. This has a 17 Fireball extractor, not a 223 one.

 

[g3ninfinite]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I want one. But why is the ammo so damn expensive?

 

[wdhigh]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I need this!!!

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

The low cost ammo is due out in November.

 

[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Can you buy direct from Acusport.com, their website doesn't tell you much?

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

You need a dealer account with them.

Bulls-Eye Indoor Range & Gun Shop Lawrenceville, GA bought a bunch also and they will be selling them.

 

[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Hey Silvers

Are you going to get your hands on one of these anytime soon to do some testing. Also does the stock have a rubber coating on it like a hogue?

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

The stock is not rubber coated.

I am not sure when I will get one. Assembly started today.

 

[rsilvers]

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[MLC]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I might try this one out.
I'm a little skeptical about the barrel contour with a can hanging off the end.
Personally, I think that the LTR contour with shortened flutes, cut to 16" would be a better seller.

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I am pretty against flutes - mostly because they cost too much for their benefit.

Thin barrels don't bother me. Check this out:

http://www.steyrscout.org/swstact.htm

 

[MLC]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I see flutes to stiffen the barrel.

My LTR was far easier to tune with handloads and shot very well compared to several other factory rifles.
I think that the stiffness of its short agressively fluted barrel had something to do with that.

I can appreciate the desire to lighten a rifle with a suppressor on the end.
For the past 2 years I've use a 20" 223AI with a suppressor on my farm and it handles poorly slung on the shoulder and points awkwardly due to the weight of the suppressor.
I would sooner add weight in the butt to make it handle better than add a very thin contoured barrel.
But that is my opinion.

 

[Lonely Raven]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the point of the 300 Blackout on a bolt?

I thought the purpose of the 300 was to get a .30 to work well in an AR, which from what I've read it does superbly. What would this do in a bolt action that couldn't be done better and cheaper with existing calibers?

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lonely Raven</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the point of the 300 Blackout on a bolt?

I thought the purpose of the 300 was to get a .30 to work well in an AR, which from what I've read it does superbly. What would this do in a bolt action that couldn't be done better and cheaper with existing calibers?

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Like 30-30 or 7.62x39? They would not have much factory subsonic ammo out for them, and you could not share the ammo with your 300 AAC BLACKOUT AR.

 

[Scoop]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lonely Raven</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please forgive me if this is a dumb question, but what's the point of the 300 Blackout on a bolt?

I thought the purpose of the 300 was to get a .30 to work well in an AR, which from what I've read it does superbly. What would this do in a bolt action that couldn't be done better and cheaper with existing calibers?</div></div>

Other advantages are listed <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">HERE</span></span>

 

[Bacarrat]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

When you need one of the quietest setups out there that has some decent energy behind it, the 300 AAC Blackout in a bolt gun is hard to beat if you don't reload. We shoot hogs all the time pretty close to residential areas and even with a suppressed full power loads, it's too loud and can be heard inside houses. The 300 AAC Blackout does a pretty good job at lowering the sound levels enough to shoot without being noticed. Even with the supersonic loads, it's not loud like a suppressed full power .308 or .223.

 

[rchman]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

What's the weight on these?

 

[rsilvers]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Between 6 and 6.5 lbs.

 

[762frmafr]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Nitrided light weight 1/8 twist 16" barrel, for extreme hardness and long life. </div></div>

Have you done any testing with 1-7 barrels? They fling the 240's with amazing accuracy.

 

[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You need a dealer account with them.

Bulls-Eye Indoor Range & Gun Shop Lawrenceville, GA bought a bunch also and they will be selling them. </div></div>


Hey Rsilvers,

Just wondering if you know when these guys will be getting these rifles in stock? Can't wait to get my hands on one.

 

[rsilvers]

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[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Well I got one on order, now I need to figure out what I'm going to use for an optic.

I was thinking the Vortex Viper PST 1-4x24, what do you think?

 

[MBC223]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Anyone have one yet? The stock has a bit of a "tupperware" look to it, but seems like a handy little deal.

 

[Mr Silverman]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I dont care how it looks, id like to know how it functions and performs. I have been very happy with the quality of AAC products in the past, hopefully this isnt too far of a jump for them.

 

[coldbeerchief]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

that rifle is FUGLY, but I want one...

 

[Rhinomax]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

seems sweet

 

[bribri]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

This little rifle will be in my possession tonight and I plan to do some testing this weekend if my brass and scope comes in.

If anyone is curious, I will post some results.

 

[bcw1284]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

anyone know if AAC will offer the cheek rest separately as an accessory for other rifles? i'd like to put one on one of my full size 700's.

 

[MCC]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Got one this week and took it to the range today. I bought a box of the Remington 220's (subsonic) to get me started and I'm not at all impressed with the accuracy. I was getting about 2 1/2" groups at 100yds. On the other hand I have a 762-SD on my rifle and I am very impressed with how quiet the rifle/silencer/ammo combo is. I don't figure I'll be shooting at anything much past 100 yds. but I would still like a little better groups. Has anyone had any luck or tried hand loads in one yet?

 

[6.81star]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

So how wood the blackout perform against a subsonic 308 I guess I don't see why you just wouldn't shoot a subsonic 308 then have the option of supersonic. Forgive my ignorance I've never been around either.

 

[gopherslayer]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

I am curious about the choice of the M7 instead of a standard M700. Seems like the options for stocks would be better and we all know someone wants to run mags on these.

 

[Dirty D]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

Nice handy looking rig there RSilvers, I really dig the products you guys are turning out there. I'll post the question in this thread, quoted from the other thread referenced by Scoop.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vizsla owned</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> whole lot quieter than an AR and you don't have too chase brass but can still use the same can, </div></div>

My question is wouldn't an adjustable gas block like the JP or Noveske turned all the way off accomplish the same decibel reduction on a 300AAC upper as the bolt gun and you wouldn't have to chase brass?

 

[Dirty D]

Re: 300 BLK Model-7

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Training Wheels</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice handy looking rig there RSilvers, I really dig the products you guys are turning out there. I'll post the question in this thread, quoted from the other thread referenced by Scoop.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vizsla owned</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> whole lot quieter than an AR and you don't have too chase brass but can still use the same can, </div></div>

My question is wouldn't an adjustable gas block like the JP or Noveske turned all the way off accomplish the same decibel reduction on a 300AAC upper as the bolt gun and you wouldn't have to chase brass? </div></div>

Anybody?