AAC Honey Badger

rsilvers

Gunny Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Jan 16, 2005
1,035
4
honeybadgersmall.jpg
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice looking rifle, but why the stupid name? </div></div>

Make fun of the name all you want, Honey Badger don't care...
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SubMOA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Honey Badger's bad ass!!!!!! </div></div>

ditto. thats nice
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USACS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that a possible prototype HK style stock? Or just an artist's rendering? </div></div>
That is an actual photo, not a rendering and the stock is telescoping.

Here are a few more:
hb1.jpg


hb2.jpg


hb3.jpg


honeybadger2.jpg


honeybadger1.jpg


2011-10-10_17-12-18_51.jpg


2011-10-10_17-11-41_242.jpg


2011-10-10_17-12-37_744.jpg


Note:
Not my photos...
I have no affiliation with AAC.
I'm just relaying other info / photos that I came across...
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ddavis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One question though, what's going on underneath the handguards? That doesn't look like barrel... </div></div>

There are two different suppressors that AAC made that attach to the barrel under the handguard. Think "SD" if you will.

This is a new product that was purpose-built for a particular military customer. The Honey Badger is AAC's submission and I'm sure it will do very well.

From what I've been told all submissions are built around the 300 Blackout cartridge.

Mark
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BookHound</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ddavis</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One question though, what's going on underneath the handguards? That doesn't look like barrel... </div></div>

There are two different suppressors that AAC made that attach to the barrel under the handguard. Think "SD" if you will.

This is a new product that was purpose-built for a particular military customer. The Honey Badger is AAC's submission and I'm sure it will do very well.

From what I've been told all submissions are built around the 300 Blackout cartridge.

Mark </div></div>

Please don't sell out to some big company and let them screw it up.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
honeybadgersmall.jpg
</div></div>

I hate you, just about the time I get over my case of gunprojectitis you go and post this.

Seriously
crazy.gif
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

Meh. Seems like the 458 socom has more potential for a sub sonic round. The 300 blk Has 500 ft/lbs with a 220gr at sub sonic speeds in a 30 cal vs 1340ish ft/lbs with a 600gr 458. Sure the 458 is a short range round but in a short barrel weapon with a can it's a better choice IMOP. Also I don't see the military moving to a new specialty caliber weapon vs a 9mm mp5.

I would love to see a 300 blk happen or a 458 cqb weapon.

As a concept though this looks sweet but I would prefer a 12 to 14 inch barrel.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeepocabra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Meh. Seems like the 458 socom has more potential for a sub sonic round. The 300 blk Has 500 ft/lbs with a 220gr at sub sonic speeds in a 30 cal vs 1340ish ft/lbs with a 600gr 458. Sure the 458 is a short range round but in a short barrel weapon with a can it's a better choice IMOP. </div></div>

458 is great if you want a thumper for pig hunting, but has some negatives also:

1. Does not hold 30 rounds.
2. Does not work in normal magazines.
3. Does not use normal bolt.
4. Has much lower range.
5. Is much louder when suppressed.
6. Ammo is much more expensive.
7. Ammo is not standardized with SAAMI.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sebben</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please don't sell out to some big company and let them screw it up. </div></div>

We are a big company. We were tossed out of consideration for 50 BMG flash suppressors - though I am sure we had the best one - because it was set aside for small businesses only. Smith won it. Damn affirmative action.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sebben</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please don't sell out to some big company and let them screw it up. </div></div>

We are a big company. We were tossed out of consideration for 50 BMG flash suppressors - though I am sure we had the best one - because it was set aside for small businesses only. Smith won it. Damn affirmative action. </div></div>

Yeah I know your a big company. You're even owned by freedom group aren't you? What I'm saying is keep your design to your company for that potential military contract. Don't get greedy and give it to bushwacker. From what I have heard Mike Mers is a pretty stand up guy and don't think he would do that but I'm just saying, that's all.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Training Wheels</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
honeybadgersmall.jpg
</div></div>

I hate you, just about the time I get over my case of gunprojectitis you go and post this.

Seriously
crazy.gif
</div></div>
Honey badger doesn't give a shit!!!
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't tell if you are joking or not. </div></div>

ha ha
wink.gif
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sebben</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On a serious note. Are there going to be any demo uppers for FFL holders? </div></div>

I don't see us selling uppers, just guns. But I assume FA will be an option for dealers.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sebben</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On a serious note. Are there going to be any demo uppers for FFL holders? </div></div>

I don't see us selling uppers, just guns. But I assume FA will be an option for dealers. </div></div>

That makes sense seeing as how the buffer tube is so short. This kinda reminds me of the LWRC UCIW (Ultra Compact Individual Weapon. Speaking of. Is the Honey badger Piston or DI?

UCIW.jpg
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

I will quote a local guy by saying:

I still think the selector markings should have been:

Safe - Sleepy
Semi - Hungry
Full - Don't give a shit

LMAO, but so true...
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rsilvers</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sebben</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Please don't sell out to some big company and let them screw it up. </div></div>

We are a big company. We were tossed out of consideration for 50 BMG flash suppressors - though I am sure we had the best one - because it was set aside for small businesses only. Smith won it. Damn affirmative action. </div></div>

Smith is a Vietnam Veteran, and he makes a good product. In my 9 years in the military our 50's had no flash suppressors of any kind.

I'm sure whatever advantage you're proposing existed is slight at best. The larger benefit is that the country got flash suppressors to replace blind muzzles with no flash suppressors.

The rifle looks like a good replacement for the MP5. Was Gold the actual intended color? Does the cheek rest sit where the firer's face is, or is it short?
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JL1911</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will quote a local guy by saying:

I still think the selector markings should have been:

Safe - Sleepy
Semi - Hungry
Full - Don't give a shit

LMAO, but so true... </div></div>

Ha ha Hell yes. Like the Spike tactical pirate lower.

Safe - Parley
Semi - Arrgh
Full - Plunder

wm_1351549.jpg
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Griffin Armament</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm sure whatever advantage you're proposing existed is slight at best. The larger benefit is that the country got flash suppressors to replace blind muzzles with no flash suppressors.</div></div>

That is like saying that if we limit our search for a Supreme Court Justice to only females or people of a certain race, that you are sure they are still qualified. Sure, that may be true, but - at least I believe - the right way to go is to consider everything and pick the best based purely on performance and reliability.

Affirmative action is not right or fair. A white airplane mechanic who makes $20 an hour and has a son cannot get that son into Harvard as easily as the hispanic guy who owns the jet that he repairs. Setting aside business for special groups such as woman owned, minority owned, or small business is just wrong.
 
Re: AAC Honey Badger

Is the 300 blkout that effective? I don't know much about the round but at a recent LE ballistics gel class a guy was testing one with 220's and all it did was spear the gel. no fragmenting, yawing, nothing. Just a straight hole through the gel. Cut the bullet out and it looked as if it could be reloaded. Don't know if that is normal or not as that was my first experience seeing the round in use. nearly no recoil though.