I am looking into getting an AR pistol that has a 9" barrel with 1:7 twist. It's not going to be used for hunting, just range use and self protection. Any suggestions on the best bullet weight for my intended uses?
300BLK is what you’re looking for in that size package.
It won’t.When prices come down closer to the average per round cost of .223 I may consider it but for the time being I will be sticking with .223.
What he saidOh Boy - Lots of benefits for heavier bullets if you are trying to shoot longer ranges. Better ballistic coefficients, less wind drift etc. What you really have to do is match your barrel twist rate to the types of shooting you want to do. Those light varmint bullets like slower twists 1:12, 1:14 etc. The heavier bullets need faster twists 1:9, 1:7 etc. to properly stabilize. On top of the twist rate, I've read that barrel length can make a difference too on stabilizing a heavier bullet.
For example, I shoot 69g SMK's out of my 26" barrel 1:9 twist, but I'm thinking if I went much heavier the bullet may not stabilize.
It won’t.
What he said
Dont bother looking at heavier bullets if your barrel cant take advantage of then
1:7 is made for the heavier bullets.
Stay under 80 grains and you'll be fine.
For a "pistol" just run the 55gr.
No sense in burning higher cost ammo in a short barrel.
I been trying to find somebody to tell me why my old thutty thutty ain’t as good as a .300 blackout. It seems like some smart salesman trying to reinvent the wheel to put a dent in dumb yup Gold Visor Cards.300BLK is what you’re looking for in that size package.
I been trying to find somebody to tell me why my old thutty thutty ain’t as good as a .300 blackout. It seems like some smart salesman trying to reinvent the wheel to put a dent in dumb yup Gold Visor Cards.
No common .30 30 semi autos?I been trying to find somebody to tell me why my old thutty thutty ain’t as good as a .300 blackout. It seems like some smart salesman trying to reinvent the wheel to put a dent in dumb yup Gold Visor Cards.
No common .30 30 semi autos?
That’s true. Was trying to speak ballistically. Y’all are sorta like trying to argue with a wifey type person. Always trying to plug new info into the equation. That ain’t very nice.No common .30 30 semi autos?
Do you find a lot of spitzer subsonic 30-30 rounds? Or many autoloaders chambered in 30-30? Or many easily suppressed 30-30 rifles or pistols?I been trying to find somebody to tell me why my old thutty thutty ain’t as good as a .300 blackout. It seems like some smart salesman trying to reinvent the wheel to put a dent in dumb yup Gold Visor Cards.