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SHTF AR Build!

MuzzleBroke
Published on December 17, 2024
Category: Reviews
Duration: 66:29

This video provides an in-depth look at a custom AR-15 build chambered in 300 Blackout, designed for SHTF/home defense/hunting scenarios, and a customized Sig Sauer P226 Zev handgun. The presenter details the components of the AR-15, including the Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 suppressor, 10.5-inch barrel, and various furniture and optic choices. He also discusses the advantages of 300 Blackout, particularly when suppressed, and compares it to 5.56/.223. The P226 Zev build is also highlighted with its custom modifications.

Tags

AR-15
300 Blackout
SHTF Build
Home Defense
Hunting
Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46
Sig Sauer P226
Zev Technologies
Magpul Pro Sights
Surefire Scout Light
Franklin Armory Binary Trigger
HoloSun Optics
Emissary Development Handstop

Quick Summary

This custom AR-15 build features a 10.5-inch barrel chambered in 300 Blackout, ideal for suppressed use due to less gas and better short-barrel ballistics. It's equipped with a Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 suppressor, Magpul Pro sights, and a Franklin Armory binary trigger, making it suitable for SHTF, home defense, and hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: SHTF Builds
  2. 00:41Featured Firearms: P226 Zev & Custom AR-15
  3. 01:23AR-15 Build Overview
  4. 01:37Caliber: 300 Blackout
  5. 01:53Suppressor: Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46
  6. 02:11Barrel: 10.5" 300 Blackout
  7. 02:31Suppressor Integration with Handguard
  8. 03:15Thoughts on IWI Zion 15
  9. 03:40SHTF/Hunting AR-15 Build Details
  10. 04:01Front to Back Build Walkthrough
  11. 04:11Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 Suppressor
  12. 04:36Bushwhacker 46 Versatility
  13. 05:17Home Defense Rotation
  14. 05:41Suppressors and Gas/Backblow
  15. 06:06300 Blackout vs. 5.56 Suppressed
  16. 06:16Griffin Armament Handguard
  17. 06:29Magpul Pro Front Sight
  18. 06:36Surefire Scout Light
  19. 07:07Zip Ties for Pressure Pad Mounting
  20. 07:09223 vs. 300 Blackout Differences
  21. 07:24Favorite Gun Tubers
  22. 07:35300 Blackout vs. 223 Explained
  23. 07:53Reliability vs. Customization
  24. 08:20EDC Concealed Carry Upgrades
  25. 08:46300 Blackout Development Purpose
  26. 09:11AR-15 Component Compatibility with 300 Blackout
  27. 09:49300 Blackout for Hunting and Self-Defense
  28. 10:12Ballistic Testing of 300 Blackout
  29. 10:31Short Barrels and Ballistics
  30. 10:54Suppression and Subsonic Rounds
  31. 11:15P226 Zev & 300 Blackout AR Build Recap
  32. 11:25SHTF/Home Defense/Hog Hunting Setup
  33. 11:39300 Blackout in Hunting (Alex Murdoch Trial)
  34. 11:50Ease of AR-15 Conversion to 300 Blackout
  35. 12:14Preference for Black Finish
  36. 12:19SHTF Gun Modifications
  37. 12:25Musket and WWII Gun Discussion
  38. 12:3310mm for Home Defense
  39. 12:48Personal Comfort and Weapon Choice
  40. 13:01Nightstand Guns: AR & Glock 17
  41. 13:316.8 Blackout vs. 300 Blackout
  42. 14:06308 with 10x Scope
  43. 14:19Suppressor Buying Advice
  44. 14:38Best Suppressor for Specific Gun vs. Universal
  45. 15:00Bushwhacker 46 Caliber Compatibility
  46. 15:28Flow-Through Suppressors
  47. 15:50Larger Bore Suppressors
  48. 16:11Suppressor Use on Handguns
  49. 16:17Zip Ties for Pressure Pad Mounting (Revisited)
  50. 16:38Camouflage and Natural Colors
  51. 17:14Rattle Can Job Tips
  52. 17:146.5 Grendel Discussion
  53. 17:21Training and Practice Ammo Cost
  54. 17:44Suppressor Serialization and Legality
  55. 18:13Spray Painting Gun Tips (Leaves/Sticks)
  56. 19:02Tracer Rounds Experience
  57. 19:15Kung Fu Grips Angled Grip
  58. 19:42Wolf Ammo for 6.5 Grendel
  59. 19:55Responding to Police Stops (Concealed Carry)
  60. 20:21Procedure for Being Pulled Over
  61. 20:41Concealed Carry License and Weapon Disclosure
  62. 21:09Ruger RMX Opinion
  63. 21:12Glock Clones and Outdated Designs
  64. 22:05Best Handgun Discussion
  65. 22:23P226 Zev Customizations
  66. 22:35Glock Clones vs. Original Glocks
  67. 23:23Springfield Prodigy (Staccato Clone)
  68. 24:02P226 Zev Sig Sauer Handgun Details
  69. 24:10Gas Pedal Takedown Lever
  70. 24:22Glock Community and Modifications
  71. 24:36Modern Glock Pricing vs. M&P 2.0
  72. 24:52Favorite Glock: Glock 17 Gen 3
  73. 25:01High-End Firearms vs. Glock
  74. 25:17Radian Ramjet + Afterburner Cost
  75. 25:28Platypus Handgun (Staccato Clone)
  76. 25:53Cloning vs. Innovation
  77. 26:07PSA Dagger Thoughts
  78. 26:24PSA Dagger as a Glock Clone
  79. 26:31PSA Dagger Upgrades (Cerakote, Threaded Barrel)
  80. 26:47PSA Saber Dagger Experience
  81. 26:58Personal Preference: Glock vs. Clone
  82. 27:15Favorite Bourbon: Maker's Mark
  83. 27:28Glock Modifications and Reliability
  84. 27:50M&P 2.0 Out of the Box Performance
  85. 28:02Glock 17 Gen 3 (Raw Dog)
  86. 28:15P226 Zev Out-of-the-Box vs. Modified
  87. 28:27High-Speed Performance Out of the Box
  88. 28:36Glock's Classic Reliability
  89. 28:40Perry the Platypus Edition
  90. 29:13Canik SFx Discussion
  91. 29:28Best Concealed Carry Firearm: Sig P365 Legion
  92. 29:58M16 as a Carry Firearm (Joke)
  93. 30:06Carrying M16 to the Gym (Joke)
  94. 30:10Gen 3 Glock Grips
  95. 30:22M&P Performance Center Recommendation
  96. 30:31Factory Compensated/Ported Carry Guns
  97. 31:12PSA Dagger vs. Glock: Upgrades
  98. 31:40PSA Dagger Differences
  99. 32:02Echelon vs. Glock Reliability Argument
  100. 32:25Cloning vs. Original Firearm Purchase
  101. 32:29PSA Dagger Pricing vs. Used Glock
  102. 33:02Open Carry: Fud or Practical?
  103. 33:10Open Carry Experience
  104. 33:26Open Carry as a Target
  105. 33:58Tisas Double Stack 1911
  106. 34:34High Point Yeet Cannon 10mm
  107. 34:58Olight vs. Streamlight
  108. 35:02Surefire Scout Light
  109. 35:09Streamlight Protac HL-X
  110. 35:29Surefire vs. Streamlight Rechargeable Batteries
  111. 35:36Streamlight Preference
  112. 35:45Desert Eagle Interest
  113. 36:00Desired Desert Eagle Configuration
  114. 36:25Desert Eagle in .50 AE
  115. 36:29Intent of Glock Clones: Improvement
  116. 36:42Dagger Grip Angle and Features
  117. 37:10Dagger as a Glock Clone (Revisited)
  118. 37:14Personal Handgun Preference: Sigs & 2011s
  119. 37:23Glock 17 Comfort and Reliability
  120. 37:35Outshooting Glock with Sig P226
  121. 37:41Platform Roles and Purposes
  122. 37:48Most Reliable Handgun vs. Fastest Shooting
  123. 38:01Deagle Ammo Cost
  124. 38:10Luger 10mm
  125. 38:23Shorty AK Cost
  126. 38:40Maverick 88 Shotgun
  127. 38:4810mm Handguns Owned
  128. 38:58Preferred AR Manufacturer: Self-Build
  129. 39:07AR-15 Build Components (Spikes Tactical, Aero Precision, Griffin Armament)
  130. 39:25Franklin Armory Binary Trigger (AR Build)
  131. 39:37Emissary Development Handbrake
  132. 39:51AR Build Optics: HoloSun AEMS + Magnifier
  133. 40:09Favorite Glock: Glock 17 Gen 3
  134. 40:13Glock 47 vs. Glock 17
  135. 40:40Subcompact Gun Fit Issues
  136. 40:536 ARC Discussion
  137. 41:11P226 Zev Handgun Recap
  138. 41:24Handstop vs. Vertical Grip
  139. 41:49Ambi Charging Handle
  140. 41:57Magpul Stock and QD Mount
  141. 42:08357 SIG Caliber Opinion
  142. 42:28Suppressor Ownership Requirements
  143. 42:36NFA Paperwork for Suppressors
  144. 42:45Suppressor Tax Stamp ($200)
  145. 43:04Suppressor Use for Hunting and Home Defense
  146. 43:40357 SIG in Texas Law Enforcement
  147. 44:28Preference for Heavier Hitting Rounds
  148. 44:44Shooting 223 ARs (Fairy Dust)
  149. 44:55Brandon Herrera for ATF Rumors
  150. 45:16Consideration for ATF Position
  151. 45:37Nightstand Guns: AR & Sig P226
  152. 46:49AR-15 Build Series Plans
  153. 47:19PSA Rifle Build Kits Experience
  154. 47:25PSA AK Experience
  155. 47:32P320 vs. P226
  156. 47:43P226 SAO (Single Action Only)
  157. 47:50Best Place for Cheap 5.56 Ammo (Ammo.com)
  158. 48:07PSA AK Build Kit Assembly
  159. 48:21PSA Build Kits for Budget Builders
  160. 48:50PSA Build Kits Worthwhile
  161. 49:02Replacing Parts on Budget ARs
  162. 49:40Building First AR with PSA Lower
  163. 50:075.56 Barrel Length Recommendation (13.5")
  164. 50:22One AR Only Barrel Length Consideration
  165. 50:345.56/.223 Sweet Spot Barrel Length
  166. 50:4310.5" Barrel for 300 Blackout
  167. 50:54SPR Legal Compliance
  168. 51:00Pinned Weld Muzzle Device
  169. 51:22Pistol Braces as Legal Option
  170. 51:43PSA 16" AR Experience
  171. 51:4710.5" 300 Blackout Build Plan
  172. 52:18Dino Precision Flash Hider
  173. 52:277.62x39 AR Compatibility Issues
  174. 52:41AR-10 7.62 NATO Compatibility
  175. 52:48When Did You Get Into Guns?
  176. 53:06Early Firearms Exposure
  177. 53:16Getting into Tactical Gear (2019)
  178. 53:37300 Blackout for Range vs. Hunting
  179. 53:53300 Blackout Ammo Cost vs. 7.62x39
  180. 54:05300 Blackout for Hog Hunting
  181. 54:15Home Defense Rifle Situations
  182. 54:21PTR 308 PDW
  183. 54:36Impractical Shenanigan Guns
  184. 54:45Fake Guns for YouTube
  185. 54:56P226 Zev & Custom AR-15 Recap
  186. 55:08Russians Stealing Ukrainian AR-10s
  187. 55:30Stealing Battlefield Weapons
  188. 55:39Preference for AKs vs. ARs
  189. 55:53AR Platform Ease of Use
  190. 56:03Russian Soldier Gun Knowledge
  191. 56:13AK Operation Efficiency
  192. 56:22AR Platforms Easier to Use Effectively
  193. 56:33Automatic Flashbang Dispenser (Shorty AK)
  194. 56:51Prepared Father's Enthusiasm
  195. 56:54AR-10 as a Distance Weapon
  196. 57:07Live Stream Schedule
  197. 57:26FRT (Forced Reset Trigger) Legality
  198. 57:40FRT Functionality and Reliability
  199. 58:00Franklin Armory Binary Trigger vs. FRT
  200. 58:15Binary Trigger vs. Milspec Trigger
  201. 58:35Binary Trigger for Combat Scenarios
  202. 58:52Mag Bad Lever (Battery Assisted Device)
  203. 59:01Ambi Reloads with Mag Bad Lever
  204. 59:10Ambidextrious Lower vs. Mag Bad Lever
  205. 59:20Dealing with Online Comments
  206. 59:31Live Stream Fight Challenge
  207. 59:41New Channel Subscriber
  208. 59:52Diamondback DB15 Opinion
  209. 60:1311.5 Build Video Mention
  210. 60:21Collaborative Live Streams
  211. 60:33Getting Sick of Talking to Myself
  212. 60:37Noob Tube (Underbarrel Shotgun)
  213. 60:45DB15 Value Proposition
  214. 60:52Binary MP5 Suppressed (Franklin Armory)
  215. 61:19Echo Trigger vs. Franklin Armory Binary
  216. 61:31Canceling Second Shot (Franklin Armory)
  217. 61:43FRT in PCC vs. Rifle
  218. 61:54Barrel Wear from FRT
  219. 62:17Airsoft Flashbangs
  220. 62:39YouTube for Meeting People
  221. 63:03Ghetto Flamethrowers
  222. 63:26Making New Friends
  223. 63:40Flamethrower Collab Idea
  224. 63:44Collab with Official Ammo Alchemist
  225. 64:06Binary Trigger Tuning
  226. 64:50Toolcraft BCG Reputation
  227. 65:15AR Build Recap (10.5" 300 Blackout)
  228. 65:26AR Build Components List
  229. 65:43P226 Zev Sig Sauer Handgun Recap
  230. 65:58Signing Off for the Evening
  231. 66:05Looking Forward to Future Streams

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components of the custom 300 Blackout AR-15 build?

The custom AR-15 build features a 10.5-inch barrel chambered in 300 Blackout, a Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 suppressor, a Griffin Armament handguard, Magpul Pro sights, an Emissary Development handstop, a Surefire Scout light, and a Franklin Armory binary trigger.

Why is 300 Blackout a good choice for suppressed firearms?

300 Blackout is favored for suppressed use because it generally produces less gas and blowback in the system compared to 5.56/.223. It also offers better ballistic performance out of shorter barrels, especially with subsonic ammunition.

What are the advantages of the Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 suppressor?

The Griffin Armament Bushwhacker 46 is a versatile, universal suppressor that can handle a wide range of calibers, from .22 LR up to .450 Bushmaster. This makes it a flexible option for shooters who want to use one suppressor on multiple firearms.

How does converting an AR-15 to 300 Blackout work?

Converting an AR-15 from 5.56/.223 to 300 Blackout is relatively straightforward. The primary component that needs to be changed is the barrel. Most other parts, including the bolt, magazines, and receivers, are compatible.

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