Bolt or Auto?

[Cerebus]

For those that own, or have shot, the .300 Whisper in both bolt and gas guns, which is your preference? The more I read about the cartridge, the more I want to build one. The only thing I can't decide is if I would be better suited to a bolt gun or build an AR15. Any insite you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

[egraham]

I have used both and I prefer a bolt gun any day of the week. I guess it really depends on your ultimate use and your budget. I use mine for hunting so a bolt gun is the best fit for me.

[Cerebus]

Yeah, I probably should have specified the intended use. :) It will likely do nothing but punch paper it's entire life. I haven't thought much on budget yet. Any input there would be appreciated too. What you guys have spent (ballpark) on bolt and gas guns.

[nwcid]

Are you going to run it suppressed and subsonic or just standard?

If you are going suppressed Semi is going to be quiet, bolt is going to be stupidly quiet.

[Cerebus]

Definitely will be using subsonic ammo and a suppressor will be in the future.

[Spook]

Tough call, I cant imagine being without my ar-whisper, but when something really needs to get shot I always grab a bolt action
For target work...Bolt action. Savage being the least expensive option...then Rem..then CZ.

[Cerebus]

Would there be a preferred Savage action? ...I know almost nothing about them.

[Gpz1100]

single shot action is the strongest, but you don't need that kind of strength for a 300-221. theres talk of a new style single shot savage action that will have a right and left ejection port.
neat thing about savage is with an action wrench, a barrel nut wrench, go, & no-go gages you can change barrels/caliber and bolt head if needed. get tired if 300-221? change to 221 fireball or 223

[redtazdog]

You could go with a TC in 300 Whisper and later you can use many
other barrel in calibers to suppress like 223, 44mag, 9mm, 45acp, 338Whisper,
510Whisper, 22lr
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300 Whisper

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510 Whisper

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44 Mag

[Gpz1100]

i love my tc encore system. 22-250, 250-3000, 308 & 358. only reason i didn't go tc with the whisper was a problem i had with customer service at fox ridge. i still love the set up but won't be buying anything new from fox ridge or tc directly. if i end up with anymore tc stuff it'll have to be used. and that 44 is wicked!