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Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:32 pm
by Freezer
My nephew sent me a link to this company and told me there is a straight pull manually operated AR that weighs just over 3 lbs without a scope. Intrigued, I looked it up on U-tube. Damn! Though it is only offered in 300 BO and 300 Legend I'm interested. What a great woods gun! This is an AR I could consider.
https://solo300.com/
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:59 pm
by CPJ 2.0
Saw those a few years back, right during the coof. Of course EVERYTHING was out of stock. But I got enough parts to build one.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:20 pm
by Freezer
You got a good doe with a new toy and you're not smiling? Really!
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:25 pm
by Bigslug
OK. . .I have concerns.
Being AR-based, I'm assuming this thing is largely comprised of parts that were designed to be unlocked and cycled under the force of about 20,000 PSI of gas port pressure.
The typical bolt action is designed with the limitations of human muscle in mind to provide sufficient force to cam out a sticky case.
Having had to kick or hammer a number of charging handles on malfunctioned autoloaders to get them open for the simple fact that they weren't designed to cycle out a fired case manually, I find myself asking "Why T.F. would you do this?"
If they're doing something to address this, please enlighten me.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:29 pm
by CPJ 2.0
Anytime I try and smile for pics I always end up looking stupid, so I save myself the trouble.
The instant I saw the Solo 300, I whipped out the plastic and was going to order one. Literally. I saw it on Instagram, grabbed my wallet as I was searching for their website. Why?
Besides it’s kinda goofy and unique, it is allowed in the “alternative methods “ portion of deer season here. Which, is either muzzle loaders or handguns. They were out of stock, and up until recently they really haven’t been able to keep up with orders. Anyway, got some parts and made my
own. I “saved” maybe $25 doing it myself. Wasn’t worth the hassle, but, it was hassle or not have one.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:31 pm
by CPJ 2.0
Bigslug wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:25 pm
OK. . .I have concerns.
Being AR-based, I'm assuming this thing is largely comprised of parts that were designed to be unlocked and cycled under the force of about 20,000 PSI of gas port pressure.
The typical bolt action is designed with the limitations of human muscle in mind to provide sufficient force to cam out a sticky case.
Having had to kick or hammer a number of charging handles on malfunctioned autoloaders to get them open for the simple fact that they weren't designed to cycle out a fired case manually, I find myself asking "
Why T.F. would you do this?"
If they're doing something to address this, please enlighten me.
Keep it clean and don’t use loads that cause cases to stick.
Easy peasy.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:33 pm
by CPJ 2.0
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:40 pm
by breamfisher
I would imagine that since gas isn't coming back into the action and bringing debris, you're probably keeping it cleaner.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:18 pm
by Justsomedude
The only thing I've ever had against AR pistols is that stupid, heavy buffer tube and spring. I like that.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:37 pm
by PFD45
Does the .223 not make sense because it's a relatively high pressure, light bullet cartridge that gets nastier as the bbl gets shorter?
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:38 pm
by CPJ 2.0
PFD45 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:37 pm
Does the .223 not make sense because it's a relatively high pressure, light bullet cartridge that gets nastier as the bbl gets shorter?
Yep.
Same as any style of AR with a short barrel
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:42 pm
by PFD45
What cal were you shooting in the video?
I saw the can but it still looked like a pussy cat to shoot.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 5:56 pm
by CPJ 2.0
.300 BO.
220 ish grain subs at about 800 fps
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:23 pm
by PFD45
Huh...more than I knew about the BO.
Other than diameter, sounds like .45 GI Ball ballistics. (Which no one wants to be on the receiving end.)
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:25 pm
by CPJ 2.0
PFD45 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 8:23 pm
Huh...more than I knew about the BO.
Other than diameter, sounds like .45 GI Ball ballistics. (Which no one wants to be on the receiving end.)
That’s the farting around cast bullet load. My deer load is a 110 grain Barnes at 2100ish.
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:52 pm
by bullsi1911
I built one at the same time as CPJ with a Bear Creek upper. It is really awesome with subsonic loads and a suppressor
Let me see if I can find a pic
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:56 pm
by shotgunshooter3
Personally I want something like this, but in .308 or 6.5 CM:
https://www.mccutchenfirearms.com/50BMG ... -s/106.htm
Re: Finally, an AR concept I can buy into!
Posted: Sat Nov 09, 2024 1:46 am
by Freezer
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 08, 2024 10:56 pm
Personally I want something like this, but in .308 or 6.5 CM:
https://www.mccutchenfirearms.com/50BMG ... -s/106.htm
That is what I was thinking! 20 inch Creedmoor in a synthetic lower with a 2x7 scope at 4 lbs, would be a perfect multi purpose utility rifle. what a joy to carry. In addition with an adjustablle stock it would be perfect for the young'uns!