samson7x

Very cool. Mind telling us specifics about your equipment?

Wow...I must've been the last one. Those went quick.

Thanks! Just ordered one for my 300blk build.

The new version is the IID (D stands for disassemble) and I believe the only difference is that it is now user serviceable, but someone correct me if Im wrong. I am currently waiting on my paperwork for a IID so I can give more insight in about 3mo when I get it, haha.

I'd like to see more pics

I have a storm lake barrel on my .45....very accurate and reasonably priced. I got mine from cheaperthandirt.com

How is the TiRant? Im waiting on one in .45 also...should be here by Sept. What is your host weapon?

I found this browsing another forum and thought you guys might be interested to hear what these guys are doing. I personally had no idea the ASA existed. Forgive me if it has been posted before.

I used a YHM A3 upper on my 300blk build and the quality and fit is good with the DPMS lower that I used. However, the finish is slightly different than that particular lower so it doesn't look as uniform as I would have liked. I don't doubt that it would match perfectly with a YHM lower though. I'll try to post pictures later today.

STI is the company...based in Texas.

Ok, thanks. Thanks, I'll check into AA5 Any other suggestions?

Can anyone recommend a good subsonic powder? To the OP: Apologies for the thread jack. If you are offended I will start a new thread.

Will you be using H110 for supersonic and subsonic loads? It seems like I read somewhere that H110 wasn't a subsonic-friendly powder? I could be wrong. I probably read it on 300blktalk.com.

There are definitely 1911's that are better made than Kimbers but my plain stainless II with 5" barrel is the most accurate handgun I've owned. I did do some trigger work to it and a clean, crisp, light trigger has a lot to do with hitting your target IMO.

What length barrel are they using though? Is using pistol length gas on a 16" barrel illadvised? I believe I can order a Wilson Combat 16" with pistol gas for a decent price if not.

That is all that is needed. 300 uses the same BCG and mags. My only concern is using subsonic rounds both suppressed and unsuppressed.

Thanks for all the info. It will be carbine length...that ok for both super and subs? So this should suffice? http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Bolt-Carrier-Group-MPI-Auto-M16-p/bcm%20bolt%20carrier%20group%20auto%20mp.htm

Well I have about decided to just build a 300blk upper and looking for parts recommendations. In particular, I need suggestions on an adjustable gas block. Ill be using supersonic and subs through it so I need the flexibility the adj block will provide. I found a Yankee Hill upper - $95 Core15 16" barrel 1:8 - $235 Rifle length free float tube - $45 used (not sure brand) Adjustable gas block - ???? BCG - ?????? Suggestions for BCG? What advantage does chrome provide? Nitride? Are they worth the $100 extra?

I see your point, but Im not particularly interested in hunting with this cartridge. It will almost exclusively be used for subsonic suppressed plinking. If I do decide to take a deer with it, I would likely use a supersonic round unsuppressed. If I was using it for hog hunting, I would think about the 240gn Sierra round that seems to be getting a great deal of hype. It appears that it's performance is more than sufficient for hogs, but sadly I do not have a place to hog hunt back home (in AR.)

Of course, I have no intention of using it with my cheap red dot. In the (near?) future I plan on buying an Eotech and would reserve its use for that.

Yes, the use of supersonic rifle rounds could damage the blast baffle in a pistol suppressor. Subsonic, on the other hand, is safe to use given that you are using a quality can. The TiRant is a quality can and AAC supports the use of subsonic 300 blk through it. Obviously performance will be greater with a 30 caliber can, but that is another 6-7mo wait so this will suffice for now.

Thanks a lot for the info. What 9mm can are you using? Side question: Can you give me more info on the 3x magnifier? Im not versed on optics. I just put a cheap red dot on my 5.56.

Anyone have experience with this round? Particularly with subsonic rounds and suppressor? I plan on either building an upper or buying one to run with my TiRant 45 until I can afford a more appropriate suppressor. I was wondering what you all may have and if it runs well with subsonic rounds. What should I look out for? I was looking at a core15 barrel for ~250 with 1:8 twist for a build. This will be a 16" barrel as I don't want to mess with the SBR process at this time.

Yes, I installed the competition kit on my 9mm and if you look at the Burwell PDF, the sears are very similar. I did take the angle on the rear of the sear a bit further than the conservative recommendation by Burwell. IMO that has the most profound effect on the trigger pull.

If you have basic 'smithing skills and a few tools you can essentially get the same result that an Apex gives you. Google 'Burwell trigger job' and you can find his PDF file that explains it all. I did this to my .45 fullsize and the trigger is drastically different (for the better of course.)