LAUNCH CONFIRMED - 338 ARC | AAC Ammunition

This review covers the new 338 ARC cartridge and a Palmetto State Armory (PSA) complete upper assembly designed for it. The 338 ARC offers approximately 1.5 times the energy of 300 Blackout with heavier projectiles, fitting within an AR-15 lower receiver. The PSA upper features an 8.5-inch barrel, pistol-length gas system, and is optimized for suppressed use and close-quarters applications.

This video provides a head-to-head comparison of the 338 ARC and 300 Blackout cartridges, focusing on subsonic and supersonic ammunition performance. Tests included recoil impulse, water jug impact, and barrier penetration through a truck bed. The 338 ARC demonstrated significantly more energy on target and better barrier performance, while the 300 Blackout offered more controllable recoil for follow-up shots.

This video reviews the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Dagger, addressing common concerns about the brand's reliability. The host, an experienced reviewer, shares his positive personal experience with the Dagger and a PSA AR-15, highlighting PSA's business model focused on affordability and customer satisfaction. He notes that while past issues with brands like AAC existed, PSA is known for quickly resolving problems.

This video from Palmetto State Armory discusses the advantages of 5.56 AK platforms, particularly in light of increasing difficulty in finding 7.62x39 and 5.45x39 ammunition. The presenter highlights models like the AK-102 and AK-101 as viable options for AK enthusiasts who want to continue shooting their platforms.

This review of the PSA Saber-18 Mod S 10.3" 300 Blackout AR pistol highlights its impressive features for its price point. The reviewer praises the cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel for accuracy and durability, the reliable pistol-length gas system for both subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout, and the upgraded components like the Radiant Raptor LT charging handle and Saber two-stage trigger. It's presented as a capable PDW for personal defense up to 100 yards.

This video provides a range report for a custom 338 ARC AR-15 build by Brownells. It details the process of zeroing the rifle and adjusting a Rifle-Speed adjustable gas block for both subsonic and supersonic Hornady ammunition. The build demonstrates impressive accuracy at various distances, highlighting the potential of the 338 ARC cartridge.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

This video provides a comprehensive product update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. Expert insights cover its build materials (aluminum upper, polymer lower), features like a 40-round magazine and AR-15 style charging handle, and technical specifications including a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. The update confirms tooling is underway for a Summer 2025 launch.

This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases several pre-production concept firearms unveiled at Shot Show 2024. PSA is actively soliciting customer feedback via their website to determine which models will proceed to production. The featured firearms include innovative designs like the VUK rifle, the Thumper 37mm launcher, various Dagger pistol variants, and the X5.7 PDW.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements and production timelines. Cameron from PSA highlights improvements like an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights, while retaining features such as the Radian Raptor charging handle and 40-round capacity. The design is finalized, with production slated for Q1 2025.