I'm contemplating a 300 BO short barrel build. I've got enough spare parts laying around so cost of entry won't be bad. I just need a barrel.
For reference, I've got a 12" 556 that I really enjoy, but what I don't have is a very compact weapon that works well with my suppressor and would be reliable and ultra quiet. My initial thoughts would be a 5" or 8" barrel running subsonic loads only. The subsonic ammo certainly has it's limitations and realistically this is a 200 YD platform, maybe less.
Outside of it being compact and quiet, what practical use does it have? I'm curious to everyone's thoughts and opinions on the practical application of a subsonic 300 BO compact platform. Good, bad and otherwise.
5" or 8" barrel? Performance should be the same, I think. I've read a lot about 1:5 twist for short barrel, heavy projectiles. Has anyone gone that route?
Any particular concerns with this type of set up as it relates to interacting with a suppressor? Any other general thoughts and opinions on the matter would be appreciated. And as always...snide comments are welcome.
For reference, I've got a 12" 556 that I really enjoy, but what I don't have is a very compact weapon that works well with my suppressor and would be reliable and ultra quiet. My initial thoughts would be a 5" or 8" barrel running subsonic loads only. The subsonic ammo certainly has it's limitations and realistically this is a 200 YD platform, maybe less.
Outside of it being compact and quiet, what practical use does it have? I'm curious to everyone's thoughts and opinions on the practical application of a subsonic 300 BO compact platform. Good, bad and otherwise.
5" or 8" barrel? Performance should be the same, I think. I've read a lot about 1:5 twist for short barrel, heavy projectiles. Has anyone gone that route?
Any particular concerns with this type of set up as it relates to interacting with a suppressor? Any other general thoughts and opinions on the matter would be appreciated. And as always...snide comments are welcome.