Bensiff
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Golddiggie said:Look into 300 Blackout... Not much more recoil than a .223/5.56 NATO, but it's a 7.62mm projectile (7.62x35). Get a 1 in 8 twist barrel and you'll be doing well. You can also use your .223 brass to make the cases to use and reload your own. We've been doing that and figure out costs are under $0.30 per round (making our own cases). You can get projectiles ranging from 100 grain all the way up to 220 and 240 grain. You, basically, can use any .308 projectile. Stay at 150 grain (or lower) and you're supersonic. If you already have an AR15, then just build up a new upper for that with the 300 Blackout barrel and muzzle device (only difference between them). You can even use your existing BCG and charging handle. MAS Defense has barrels at a good rate (got mine from them) and ship out fast.
I had coworker try talking me into a blackout, I looked into it but the muzzle energy isn't very impressive. I would imagine it would make a spectacular CQB round like its designed for, but for other purposes I would think its abilities would be limited.