8.6 Creedmoor & The Fix by Q

The .338 ARC is a new caliber designed for the AR-15 platform, aiming to bridge the gap between 300 Blackout and 8.6 Blackout. While technically compatible with AR-15 lowers and 6.5 Grendel/6 ARC bolts, it faces significant challenges with magazine reliability. Ballistic gel tests show 8.6 Blackout offers superior lethality due to its twist rate, and 300 Blackout is more practical, leaving the .338 ARC in a difficult position despite its potential.

The 8.6 Blackout caliber, developed by Q, is presented as a significantly enhanced version of 300 Blackout, utilizing a shortened 6.5 Creedmoor case with a .338 projectile. Tested in Q's lightweight 'The Fix' rifle, it demonstrates exceptional quietness and substantial terminal ballistics, especially with subsonic loads, creating large wound channels. Its design prioritizes low signature and high impact for specific roles up to 500 yards.

This video review focuses on the 5.56 Honey Badger by Q, highlighting its advantages for shorter barrel lengths (under 16 inches) and its improved reliability compared to previous iterations. The reviewer notes its lightweight design (4.5 lbs slick) and emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate ammunition for shorter barrels. The description also includes links to the creator's website for more videos, products, and support.

This video demonstrates the 'Boombox' rifle, a full-auto firearm chambered in 8.6 Blackout. It showcases the rifle's operation, including loading, chambering, and firing multiple bursts in full-auto mode. Slow-motion footage analyzes the cycling, brass ejection, and recoil impulse, highlighting the firearm's configuration with an Aimpoint optic and Reptilia grip.

This review compares the .338 ARC and 8.6 Blackout calibers, evaluating their long-range performance and terminal ballistics. While the .338 ARC demonstrated superior energy retention at 300 yards, the 8.6 Blackout was ultimately chosen as the winner due to platform versatility and potential for specialized ammunition.

Kevin Brittingham discusses the ideal barrel lengths for .300 BLK, recommending 7 inches for CQB and 12-16 inches for longer ranges. He highlights the effectiveness of .300 BLK for hunting with specific supersonic and subsonic ammunition recommendations. The conversation also touches on the innovation of 8.6 Blackout, its fast 1:3 twist rate, and its potential to supersede .300 BLK due to superior energy and range.

Security contracting offers significant financial rewards, with daily rates potentially exceeding $1,000, and lifestyle perks like generous time off and high-quality amenities. However, it presents substantial cons, including the risk of 'lifestyle creep' due to high pay and the emotional toll of missing crucial family moments. The speaker, Ivan from Kit Badger, strongly advises having a clear exit strategy to avoid becoming a career contractor.

This project transforms a stock Ruger American .308 into a more capable precision tool. Key upgrades include a Magpul Hunter stock for improved ergonomics and a Bushnell Nitro scope for better long-range adjustments. Barrel modifications involved shortening it to 16.5 inches and threading for a Q Thunder Chicken suppressor, maintaining reasonable accuracy with match loads.

This video explains the realities of security contracting, differentiating it from mercenary work and detailing the stringent requirements for getting started. Key takeaways include the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, the importance of a Statement of Work (SOW), and the often mundane nature of the job contrasted with its high risks. Networking and possessing a TS/SCI clearance are highlighted as crucial for high-paying contracts.

This video demonstrates how to paint a Glock 19 pistol for personalization and protection. Key steps include thorough masking of non-paintable areas like optics and lights, degreasing with Slip 2000 725 for adhesion, applying a sand base coat, and a matte clear coat for durability. Camouflage patterns are layered using stencils like camo netting, with a final 'dusting' to break up lines.