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.

[egraham]

I have found nothing about subsonic supressed whispers to be cheap. My suggestion is to do your research and don't try to cut corners. Do it right.

[Gpz1100]

AAC Cyclone silencer = 560
NFA tax stamp = 200
Savage .223 action and stock = 400
Pac Nor barrel = 385

ambushing hogs = priceless

[Cerebus]

Good info there. The suppressor would definitely come down the road so I'd just be looking at the gun costs now. I have a "spare" AR15 receiver which is why I was originally contemplating the auto build, but the Savage option appeals to me since I can barrel it myself ...if I've been understanding what I've read on it.

[Cerebus]

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