New AR build - Advice needed

[rdm227]

I am going to build a new AR with a Mutli Caliber lower. I already have a 5.56 so I am looking at some of the other calibers to include 6.5, 6.8, 300 BLK, etc..

I do not know enough about these calibers at this time other than searching on Google.

Primary use is recreation, target shooting or maybe possibly hunting. I will not be using for any sort of competition but still want it to be as accurate as possible at the most distance.

If you have any personal experience, knowledge or advice please share.


Thanks

 

[George]

I love my 300blk and I reload for it so thats really the plus side. As far as accuracy its accurate for your normal hunting distances. Nothing beyond 300. If your looking for further look at the 6.8

Sent from the bunker.

 

[IronMan2015]

Agreed. I just built a 300 Blackout. Decided to go with that because I wont be going at anything over 300 with it. Originally looked at the 6.8, but eventually swayed by the 300 because I intend to run it suppressed.

 

[dbrevelle]

I agree with the last 2 post. I went 300 BLK because, unlike the 6.8, all you need is a 300 barrel ...all other parts are interchangeable with a standard 5.56. Same mags, BCGs, upper and lower and even stripper clips
This, its desinged for shorter barrels and the suppressability of the 300 BLK is the main selling points.
Oh and if you reload (highly recommended) you can convert easy to find (well kinda easy) 223/5.56 brass to make blackout brass.

 

[rdm227]

I am leaning towards the 300. Thanks for your comments.