Thread: 300 BLK AR Replacement - Plan B iteration #27

So I can't use my 300 Blk AR and I want to replace it with something cheap and cheerful - definitely under $1000 and $700 would be better.

I've had a good look at the various new bolt gun 300 Blks options and none of them really spin my wheels.

So I was thinking of maybe going to a 308 and loading down some reduced loads to match what I used in the 300 - which in my case was a 125 Hornady sst at 2100 fps (so supersonic not a sub). If I went down this path I already have a good stock of a projectile I know "performs" and it will stabilize in any 308. I already reload for 308.

I'd get a inexpensive secondhand 308 (working on the basis that an older model of good quality will be nicer than a similar priced to a new low end model), chop the barrel to 16" and fit my old 300 suppressor

What are the flaws in this plan . . . . . will the noise footprint be much different to the 300 blk.

I've been offered a Ruger 77 Mk II SS - how do they go - any issues?? Anything else anyone knows of on offer ??

Thoughts??