Is .338 ARC The 8.6 Blackout KILLER?

This video demonstrates the sound signature of the RICO 309 firearm equipped with a suppressor, firing 300 Blackout subsonic ammunition. It also compares this sound to an APC 9mm firing subsonic rounds. The audio is captured at varying distances to simulate different scenarios, including bystander audio and the sound of being shot at from 100 yards.

Palmetto State Armory announces the PSA Sabre Mixtape Black Album, a new variant of their popular AR-15 platform. This release caters to customer demand for a blacked-out version, featuring enhanced ambidextrous controls, a specific trigger, and a dedicated 300 Blackout suppressor. The video details key components and provides a launch date and time.

This entry details the 8.6 Blackout cartridge and its performance on an AR-10 platform, as presented by Classic Firearms at Shot Show. The video highlights the cartridge's potential as a larger alternative to the 300 Blackout, showcasing its manageable recoil and rapid-fire capabilities with a suppressed rifle. Expert insights cover platform specifics and ammunition, offering a technical overview for enthusiasts.

This entry details the Palmetto State Armory AXR SSP, highlighting its Short Stroke Piston (SSP) system for reduced front-end weight and its highly modular design. Key features include an adjustable gas block with three settings (Normal, Adverse, Suppressed), ambidextrous lower receiver controls, and compatibility with AR-15 components. The advanced E4 bolt design supports future higher-pressure caliber expansion.

This video compares the sound suppression and gas mitigation of two Anechoic suppressors (30 L and 30 with flow-through end cap) against a traditional stainless steel suppressor ('Simple Man') using 300 Blackout subsonic ammunition. It highlights the effectiveness of flow-through designs for reducing gas blowback and maintaining bolt hold-open, while also acknowledging the cost-effectiveness of traditional suppressors for average shooters.

This review covers the CMMG Zeroed 30 suppressor, highlighting its budget-friendly price point and durable stainless steel construction. The presenter compares it to the SilencerCo Hybrid, noting the Zeroed's comparable quietness at half the cost and length. It's tested on 300 Blackout, 5.56 NATO, and 6.5 Creedmoor, with observations on sound reduction and point of impact shift.

Micah Mayfield tests the compatibility and performance of Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) across various AR-15 platforms and other firearm types. The guide details the testing of multiple firearms, including the Q Boombox, Daniel Defense PCC, LaRue AR-15, PSA Jakl, Sig Rattler LT, DPMS Kitty Kat, LMT MARS-H, and the Genesis Arms Gen 12 shotgun, highlighting successful integrations and notable failures. The video also touches upon the legal aspects and ATF rulings concerning FRTs.

Micah Mayfield, an experienced firearms influencer, provides an in-depth review of the Nemo Arms Omen Nitemare, a short-barreled .300 Win Mag rifle. He highlights its 'dumbest yet coolest' design, discusses its extreme muzzle blast and concussion from an 8-inch barrel, and demonstrates its performance during Bill drills. The review also covers reliability issues encountered after extended firing, specifically stovepipe malfunctions, and offers a method for clearing them. The video concludes with ballistic testing against a Level 3A helmet, showcasing the round's penetration power.

Micah Mayfield provides an expert review of the Holosun DRS-TH and DRS-NV hybrid optics. He highlights the DRS-TH's revolutionary entry-level thermal technology at approximately $1,600, contrasting it with high-end units costing thousands more. While acknowledging the 256x192 sensor resolution's limitations in target identification at extreme distances, Mayfield praises its effectiveness for practical hunting scenarios under 100 yards and its user-friendly interface. The DRS-NV is noted as a good value at $999.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Palmetto State Armory JAKL, highlighting its performance, potential modifications, and value proposition. Micah Mayfield, a respected firearms reviewer, details his personal build, including accuracy testing with various ammunition types and critiques of specific components. The JAKL is positioned as a compelling piston-driven alternative to the traditional AR-15 platform.