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Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-18-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,084
Posted By HotLead
I originally purchased a 16" Barrel from Tom...

I originally purchased a 16" Barrel from Tom (tp155) at Paladin Machine Service. Now that I received my SBR tax stamp, I had Tom cut it to 10.5", and rethread for a supressor.

I am also using...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 07-02-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By HotLead
I think most supressor manufacturers recommend...

I think most supressor manufacturers recommend 10" minimum to avoid any stability problems. I am going 10.5 to use with my AAC762SD. eta: Plus the shorter the barrel is, the quicker the blast...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-07-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,689
Posted By HotLead
It depends on the bullet seat depth and the ogive...

It depends on the bullet seat depth and the ogive of the bullet.
I have been shooting 180 and 190 grain Sierra Match Kings seated to 2.230", and USGI mags work flawlessly; Pmags will not work...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-21-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By HotLead
Just shot mine today...when I wasn't shooting I...

Just shot mine today...when I wasn't shooting I was standing 1-2 yards away; it seemed much quieter than when I was pulling the trigger.

Do you have the ability to turn your gas off? I turned...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-21-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,909
Posted By HotLead
Mike, check out the H.E.F. site; here...

Mike,

check out the H.E.F. site; here is a link:

http://www.hefusa.net/melonite-QPQ-arcor.htm

Here is the link to the Accurate Shooter site that has the H.E.F. pricing and point to...
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 02-16-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,627
Posted By HotLead
Any idea what velocity this load is giving? I am...

Any idea what velocity this load is giving? I am guessing close to 1200 fps.
I am now trying to develop a subsonic load for a 16" bbl.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 01-17-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,973
Posted By HotLead
If Paladin has the pistol length gas tube,...

If Paladin has the pistol length gas tube, definitely buy it from him; he was out of stock when I purchased my gas block so I had to form my own from a rifle length tube...it is a PITA!.

The...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 12-06-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,111
Posted By HotLead
Nevertheless, I hope Redding decides to produce a...

Nevertheless, I hope Redding decides to produce a proper 300 BLK die set, as they are my preferred dies. I would definitely like to apply a light crimp to the ammo when loading for the AR.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-27-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,111
Posted By HotLead
I will only be sending in the barrel for the cut,...

I will only be sending in the barrel for the cut, crown and threading, after I get the SBR stamp. The receiver will be kept in my safe and I will take it to a local class III dealer for engraving. ...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 11-25-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,111
Posted By HotLead
Thanks TP! I am sure alot of other people...

Thanks TP! I am sure alot of other people besides myself were wondering how the chamberings compared. I will send my barrel in for rechambering after the SBR tax stamp comes back.

-jd
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-28-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,581
Posted By HotLead
Awesome! I didn't realize how much I missed...

Awesome! I didn't realize how much I missed visiting the site.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-15-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By HotLead
Does anyone use Trail Boss Powder for Subs?

I have not seen any data on this, just curious if anyone has experimented with Trail Boss for subsonic reloading. Please share! :grin:

-jd
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 10-15-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,671
Posted By HotLead
I got my 300/221 bbl from Paladin maschine also. ...

I got my 300/221 bbl from Paladin maschine also. Nobody had pistol length gas tubes for sale at the time so I bought a rifle length tube and formed my own. It is not too difficult but does require...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-20-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,675
Posted By HotLead
Mike, I returned your pm... If you are...

Mike, I returned your pm...

If you are planning to shoot both supersonic and subsonic, then I would consider an adjustable gas block and pistol length gas system; supersonic only: carbine length...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-14-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,745
Posted By HotLead
http://secure.adpay.com/Images/Items/2100868.Jpg ...

http://secure.adpay.com/Images/Items/2100868.Jpg

Offering 2 and 3 position gas blocks for sale.
Requires cutting one inch off your gas tube.
Two position is open and closed or High and low...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-03-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,780
Posted By HotLead
Sent you a private message

Sent you a private message
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-02-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,780
Posted By HotLead
tp555 makes barrels for ARs. His business is...

tp555 makes barrels for ARs. His business is Paladin Machine service:

The pistol gas position should allow for more flexibility with subsonic loads. Other users have barrels with the gas port in...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 04-02-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By HotLead
Welcome! I too have an AR upper build in...

Welcome!

I too have an AR upper build in progress right now, in .30/221 and am looking forward to breaking it in.

Fud, have you broken your bbls cherry yet?

-jd
Forum: 300 Whisper Ammo and Reloading 03-29-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,194
Posted By HotLead
WOW, when I got brass from SSK, it was $17 per...

WOW, when I got brass from SSK, it was $17 per 100! Shows you how long ago that was.
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-19-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,354
Posted By HotLead
Scoots, I didn't see any mention in either...

Scoots,

I didn't see any mention in either of your threads on your method of testing headspace.

I hope you are not closing the bolt on the headspacing guage like you are loading a round, or...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-19-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,483
Posted By HotLead
Roger that...I was only referring to the...

Roger that...I was only referring to the chambering. Not only are they 1:10 twist it is LH instead of RH twist.

I have the T/C bbl, but in retrospect, I should have spent the extra $$ for the...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 03-18-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,483
Posted By HotLead
Lawfficer, You mention in the 300-221...

Lawfficer,

You mention in the 300-221 Weapons section that Thompson Center makes 300-221 barrels, and I just wanted to make a correction.

T/C does indeed chamber it's custom shop barrels in...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 06-16-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,334
Posted By HotLead
No more Noveske barrels?

I e-mailed Noveske on Sunday to ask if they had any more 16.1" 300/221 barrels and this was their response:

Unfortunately we will no longer be manufacturing those barrels. If and when we do it...
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 05-13-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By HotLead
so far everyone seems to like the V-tac...I will...

so far everyone seems to like the V-tac...I will have to look at that also.
-JD
Forum: 300 Whisper Rifles and Pistols 05-04-2008, 02:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,586
Posted By HotLead
Free Float tube: Which Forend for my build?

I have decided on a 16" Noveske 300/221 barrel for my build; I am still very undecided about the handguard though.
I know there are many good choices available: KAC, LaRue, DD, YHM, MI etc..
but...
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