I am just starting on two builds myself... The 300 Whisper round looked like a neat little round. So, I ordered a chamber reamer and headspace gage from PTG at Shot Show. So far, I have made a size/trim die for the Dillon trimmer using the chamber reamer, it works ok for now. It takes 223 brass in, rough sizes and trims the brass to the 300 Whisper profile, but it is still just a tad bit long and still has to be final sized and trimmed to lenth. I am plannig to make a proper size/trim die in the next month, that way I only have the one step. I also had to modify a XL650 toolhead so the trimmer die would work properly, but so far it works like a champ. I found two 24" barrel blanks at the Crossroads show a few weeks ago for $50ea.:nanabang:

The first build is for the AR platform, I cut 11" off the barrel blank and will be turning it down to either 10 or 10.5" overall. The muzzle will be threaded 5/8x24 for a QD YHM Phantom. I have a YHM Diamond Series Spector FF tube, Sun Devil slick side flat top receiver, Mil-spec CTR stock and MOE PG, Young Manufacturing chromed BCG, a Trijicon Reflex 8 min scope and YHM front and rear flip up sights that I'll use to assemble this thing. I haven't decided on the brand of lower that I'll use, but will probably use a Sun Devil lower to match the upper.

The next build is going to be off a Savage 112 host that I picked up cheap just for this build. I am just waiting on the barrel nut wrench so I can take the old 223 barrel off. I'm planning on turning the barrel to 13.5" and permently attaching a YHM QD 308 mount so I don't have to SBR this. I have a 30mm Super Sniper scope sitting on the shelf that is just screaming to be put on this rifle and will match the Choate Super Sniper stock that came with the rifle.

I'm thinking of an ACU camo pattern for both builds to finish them off.

Right now I'm just taking my time till my reloading dies get here. I just ordered a 2 die set of Reddings from Midway but are Backordered.

If everybody wants, I can start another thread showing the progress on the builds, I have taken a few pictures of the work I've done so far on the rifle builds.

Finall figured out posting pics
 

Here is my Sako 75 short action, McMillan stock, 1x8 16 1/2 barrel.
Factory RUAG 220 gr Sub Sonic, Ase Utra (Finland) S-7 .30cal can

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Mine is built as AR15 16" 1x10 twist Houge free float hand guards and a full length stock. I have been having very good luck with with Hornady180grsoft points and 110gr V-max . I built it to hunt deer with and do preditor controll. It has a three port muzzle break and is very pleasent to fire.........I think this round would be a great rifle to start young hunters or some one with a small build.:grin:

I have a 10" SSK barrel for my Contender. It shoots all ammo I've loaded in it great. I have yet to take an animal with it. As soon as I get home from Iraq, I think a hog hunt is in order. :nanabang:

Got mine running about a month ago and hopefully get its first coyote or hog in when it starts to cool down a little here in texas. Absolutely love this cartridge

Setup
AR-15 platform
Barrel- 10.5 length 1/8 twist
gas port- 1.25 pistol position
gas block- tp555 3 pos GB
Semi Bolt carrier
Light weight car buffer
car spring
jewell adjustable trigger tuned to 1.5 lbs
aac 7.62sd

and

loads setup already for acc#9 and lil gun for 220 smks
and 125 noslers

Goes tingggggggg! and smack with the 220s,

to cool !

Finally, her is mine :nanabang:

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Shilen 1/8" 12" barrel
Gas port at pistol location 2mm diameter (for the moment)
PRI Adjustable gas block
11" Larue Free float handguard
Brugger & Thomet Flash Hider

I went the AR route, too.

Built on a MEGA billet upper/lower set, Jewel trigger with KNS pins, Mike Rock (Rock Creek) blank finished by ABS (16"), YHM free float tube, 3 position (carbine) gas block (port opened to .120)... A1 stock (still playing with the buffer... would like a rifle length, carbine weight buffer but can't find one). BCM FA IonBond Bolt/BCG, and Gunfighter charging handle.

Justin

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new here but not new to firearms
 

Thought I would pop in and introduce myself. I am a long time (40+ years or so) shooter and have shot competition for the past 35 or so. I am a semi retired LEO/civilian firearms instructor. I served in the Cav and owned a brick and mortar gunshop for 20 years. These day I teach pro bono only and shoot mostly for fun. There was a time tho when I took shooting much more seriously and this pic of me (I'm on the left, my Dad is on the right and some of you may recognize the gentleman in the middle...lol) shows I am no stranger to shooting the Whisper...this was a Bianchi Cup style competition using all suppressed rifles...a match I won btw...

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These days I am trying to decide on a new Whisper project, likely the .338 Whisper in a bolt gun.

my whispers
 

I have a savage FP10 that was re-barreled to 300 whisper, and a short ar upper formy RR M-16. Suppressor is a TBA QAS30. The savage with factory cor-bon 220gr ammo is quieter than an air rifle. I have used the 300 with 150gr hunting loads for deer and it works GREAT. For some reason I cannot get my pictures to load

Here's my new build 300 Fireball. The upper is from Model1Sales.com, 16 inch barrel, .120 gas port at the carbine position, adjustable gas tube (see second picture), home machined lower, home machined silencer (with tax stamp), 1-4x28 scope, MagPul Flat Dark Earth furniture.

I am amazed at how gentle the recoil is with the silencer. This is a very fun to shoot rifle.

http://www.robrobinette.com/temp/300Fireball.jpg

Closeup of the adjustable gas tube with enlarged vent for access:
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ftfy:grin:

What did you fix?

to tell the truth, I'm not quite sure what the problem was, But I couldn't see your pics, so I uploaded them to photobucket. you may have exceeded your available bandwidth, or possibly have some privacy settings/ blocking going on.

Thanks for the fix.

New Member
 

Hello,
I am new here tonight,,, just got my wisper last week,
Cz527 LH action set trigger
pacnor 1-6.5 yes 1-6.5 twist, factory contour. 16.5 inch
using rp brass stepped up with 4 expanders in a sinclair die (6, 6.5, 7mm 30)
Trident 9mm silencer
3x10 Weaver- miday scope with Mildot recticle ($300 sale price)
Nice looking gun.

My idea was to have a rifge that I can kill a deer with and not have everybody in the area know that I shot. Was thinking that I would need to make a head shot for a clean kill.
50 yards from pulling into the range to fire test loads on Sat. I noticed a large road killed deer,,,,,, after firing 10 rounds I walked over to the deer and put one thru the boiler room, flipped it over and found no marks,,, (This deer was not here Fri. evening - fresh).
Went and got a peice off cardboard to place under deer, and shot thru the heard shoulder and high shoulder near spine using 220 smk at 1050 fps. Flipped the deer over and found that aLL THREE SHOTS HAD GONE THRU IT AND ALL TUMBLED!
The way I see it a shot in the lungs in gonna turn things into jelly,,, not ruining any meat.
Maybe my son can show me how to post pics.

Here's a pic of my bolt action .300 Fireball - barreled action by Spook.

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first post
 

.300 Fireball, S I Defense, 16" barrel, 1 in 8" twist
DPMS top and bottom
Timney trigger
& blah, blah, blah mall ninja crap.

Still being tested, but goal was to quietly adjust the hog population.

for THIS rifle case trim is to 1.4”, below 1.385 is non-useable

Im building mine as we speak. Bought a barrel from a co-worker who had TP555 make. 16". I have a dpms lower and a few other parts......slow, but Im started!

This site is very helpful and I have save a couple of pic to design my own! :uzi2: keep them coming!

I have a bolt and a semi auto love them both . fun accurate plinking and hunting!

Had a 300/wtf built on a 700 action. Used a mcgowen bbl, 26" finished and gemtech sandstorm can.

I bought my 300 Whisper from SSK/JD in January and took delivery early Feb. It is built on an AR-15 Upper, currently set on my S&W M&P15 lower...I finally have the parts to build my lower and hope to get to that in the coming weeks.

ALSO, I just picked up my suppresor this past Friday from SSK as well. complete turn-around time was less than two months (submitted paper work 2/4 certified mail, approved 3/15 and received 3/24). I used the LLC route and it worked great! I was able to shoot 20 rounds this weekend and a buddy said it was no louder than a paintball gun.....pretty cool!

New member and new 300 fireball owner.

300 fireball 16" model 1 sales barrel, forged side handle charging upper, Tactical customs lower, mixed bag furniture.

next 10.5" SBR 300 fireball, Model 1 sales barrel, RRA lower, DPMS upper, mixed bag furniture, aimpoint T1.

Yankee hill .30 cal suppressor.
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I wish I had a better pic but this is all I got for now. Its a 300 Blackout I assembled myself I really Love the round and once you get the brass formed it is easy and fun to reload. I have tried bullets from 110-220 grains and everything in between and have had good results with most.

Wilson Combat 16" Barrel
Spikes Upper and Lower Receiver and BCG
PSA LPK
Magpul MOE Stock, Grip and TG in FDE
YHM Rifle Length Handgaurd
DPMS Panther Flash Suppressor
Now has a Redfield 2-7 in a Burris PEPR Mount

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Ed

Definately new here but I purchased my TC barrel from SSK many many years back when I was shooting IHMSA silhouette. 15" barrel that I put a sight package by DZ Arms. Haven't shot it in quite some time. Wouldn't mind getting back into it either. Won't say I was the first in the area to start using this round, but was definately one of them. The third and unfortunately last internationals I went to was in 1997.

I remember the first round I send down range. Heard the hammer go click, didn't feel anything expected in the way of recoil and thinking what did I do wrong. Needless to say this doesn't kick much with subsonic 220gr Sierra MatchKings.

G'day
 

Hi, I'm another Aussie who's been lured by the 300/221. Mine is a Sako A1 action with a recycled TrueFlight Palma barrel. Yet to fire it, I have to finish the stock first. I'm forming my brass from ADI (Aussie mil stuff) and Win, Federal and Lapua. Not mixing them up, just trial and error on the expendable stuff. I'll be shooting supersonic with light bullets.
I gotta admit to being a bit envious of you guys with the toys you have access to !!
Here's a pic of my stock, partly shaped in a pantograph,a fellow AHN member copied the inlet and grip from a Sako sporter for me and I'll finish off the rest to my liking.

Finally started shooting mine this week. :nanabang:

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DPMS lower/ Palmetto State Upper
Magpul stock and grip/ Midwest Industry 12" SS forend
TP555 16" pistol port barrel and adjustable gas block.
Bravo Co. bolt/ Gunfighter handle

I'm shooting a Savage bolt action with a Shilen 300-221 barrel. I had some Sierra 125 gr FNHP bullets on hand and loaded them in front of 17.5 grains of Lil Gun powder backed by a Wolf small rifle primer. The load worked so well that I've seen no reason to try anything else. I'm only using it for a fun/varmint gun right now and have had a blast with it. Eventually I will develop some loads with pointed bullets and also a load for deer. Anyone out there that is thinking about building a 300 Whisper. My advice would be "Do it". It is lots of fun.