Left the 300 Blackout camp....

[imarangemaster]

Amen, Bill. I researched the 300 BLK extensively before I switched, BUT as stupid as it sounds, I never really researched how much it would cost to feed it! I knew factory ammo was through the roof, but never counted on the cost of the specialized .308 projectiles needed. I am used to loading lead 45 ACP and 30 Carbine, and cheap 55 grn FMJ .223s. When I finally found the 125 grain BLK projectiles, it was $200 with shipping for 500 of the cheap ones! The Hornady were quite a bit more. Once I got the .308 too, I knew I would be loath to load two expensive rifle calibers.

I really am a fan of the 5.56, though. WHat the 5.56 won't do, my PTR91 .308 will. I am a fan of the MK262 Mod 1, 77 grain OTMBT. It has the thump of the 6.8 and 300 BLK at range, but needs a 1/7" twist barrel. That would still be cheaper to load than the 300 BLK!

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