Dont know about subsonic loads on deer kills. I havn't done that yet, but there's no reason why not if you keep the shots close, say under 100 yards. There's plenty of folks here that can tell you about that since I don't know.

You can always load supersonic for hunting purposes. That I know about! I bagged a big 8-point with my 300 "Fireball" at 75 yards using 125 grain Sierra's running about 2300 fps. It was like a bolt of lightning hit that big old buck!

Model 1 is fine from a durability standpoint - DPMS, Yankee Hill are also good budget choices. Make sure to get a low profile gas block since it will be in the pistol position (if you want the handguard to be longer than 4").

Just a suggestion, but if you ever have to clean or adjust your gas system (port size, misalignment etc.) or handguard, the AR tools will save you at least a $70 trip to the gunsmith. Also if you want to put on different accessories like stocks and muzzle devices, you are best served owning one of the AR multi-tools.

Nice video! What load was that?

http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4648

It's out of a 308, but 1050 is 1050.

Shot a few with subs, all head shots so that won't help. I use a 200gr speer hot cor on hogs and deer with good success at 1040 fps. However I only got a doe this year with a gun unless you consider a toyota tacoma a gun "it was traveling at subsonic velocities too":)

The only thing Hoser left out which you should know is to get your brass from him. I know he refrained because he is modest, but I will add that. Let Spook build it, and it will run. Have Hoser help you feed it, and all will be well.

Hope you were not hurt. Bambi vs my pickup did not turn out nearly as good as Bambi meets Godzilla.

Nah I have a bull guard on the front and it was actually in my driveway. I was going about 20 mph so it was really my fault "our deer in Ms. are small anyway 80lb average on does" I turned in of the main road and its heavily wooded and bam right around midnight on the way home! Dented my bull guard and it pushed back into my bumper popping the sides out of the rails.

no injuries except for the doe, just glad it was friday so i had time to clean it before bed ;)

Everything's in the works. I had this http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tnumber=551066 and this http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=989015 sent to Spook. He will be installing a threaded 16" SS PacNor barrel .8" OD with a pistol length gas tube. It will be chambered in 300 Blackout.

I'm getting my brass ready for Hoser as we speak. Bought 500 rounds of 180gr bullets for practice. Got 220gr SMK's for Hunting. I just need to get my suppressor paperwork started. WoooHoooo!!!! I'm finally doing this :t

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