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    Something new is coming..... updated - 300 AAC BLACKOUT – New Caliber, New Mission?

    No updates or info yet... I'll update as soon as I can. I can say that I have one sitting in front of me, but thats it right now.



    Update, I've known about this for awhile, and had an obligation to post it on Military Times first for a few kind of obvious reasons.

    AAC/ Remington has released a new caliber. Its not an off the wall oddball, it appears to be a highly legit round (7.62x35) with a flexible delivery package. The caliber is only a part of the offering, the complete upper receiver, ammunition, and special suppressor round everything out.

    Here were the Design Objectives for the project:


    • Create a reliable compact 30-cal solution for the AR platform
    • Utilize existing inventory magazines while retaining their full capacity
    • Create the optimal platform for sound and flash suppressed fire
    • Create compatible supersonic ammo that matches 7.62x39 ballistics
    • Provide the ability to penetrate barriers with high-mass projectiles
    • Provide all capabilities in a lightweight, durable, low recoiling package

    Here is the intro information taken off their new website

    Introducing the Advanced Armament Corp. 300 AAC BLACKOUT (300BLK). This system was developed to launch 30 caliber projectiles from the AR platform without a reduction in magazine capacity and compatible with the standard bolt. Full power 123 grain ammunition matches the ballistics of the 7.62x39mm AK, has 37% more energy than 5.56mm M855, and 9% more than 6.8 SPC TAP 110. In fact, from a 9 inch barrel, the 300BLK has more muzzle energy than 5.56mm M855 from a 16 inch barrel. When 300 BLK is used in a 16 inch barrel, it has 23% more energy than 5.56mm M855 from a 16 inch barrel - with much higher-mass projectiles for a more dramatic effect on the target. Or choose subsonic cartridges for optimal use with a sound suppressor - 220 grain Sierra OTM (open-tip match) bullets vastly outperforms a 9mm MP5-SD in penetration and long range accuracy. Due to the high efficiency of the cartridge, less powder is used than 5.56mm, which results in a rifle that is a comfortable to shoot - even with a short barrel.

    MILITARY TIMES - 300 AAC BLACKOUT – New Caliber, New Mission?





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    tease

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    "Something new is coming.....
    Started by Stickman, Today 13:54"

    My checkbook knows how this ends. Not well.
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    OK, its been a few hours. Spill the beans.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oregonshooter View Post
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    I clicked on the thread just to say that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by a308garand View Post
    OK, its been a few hours. Spill the beans.



    I've been working on this thing for the past 9 hours......



    I'll change the thread title and get the info up.

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    ...Wow...
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    Consider me highly intrigued.

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    I thought the 300 Whisper did all that? What's the effective range of this round? If it gets past 200 yards I might need to switch builds :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
    D*%& it... you know I'm thinking about an SBR build...

    Thankfully it would just be a second upper. Is there an ETA?

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    I'd like to see the round, next to know rounds (5.56, 7.62x39, 6.8 SPC, 7.62 NATO) and hear about ammo cost.

    IMHO on the commercial market unless there is $0.20-0.25/round ammo available it's a niche thing at best. Intellectually interesting but otherwise...
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    Quote Originally Posted by rob_s View Post
    IMHO on the commercial market unless there is $0.20-0.25/round ammo available it's a niche thing at best. Intellectually interesting but otherwise...
    Yep. That's something the 6.8 manufacturers still haven't figured out and it is the reason that so many people drop out of the 6.8.

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    Wow..... I'm already thinking about this on my MRP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulosantos View Post
    Yep. That's something the 6.8 manufacturers still haven't figured out and it is the reason that so many people drop out of the 6.8.
    I really think they're on to something with this one though. No new bolt, no mag issues, just a barrel swap.

    That cartridge must look interesting to work with the standard 5.56 bolt face...

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