.300 AAC BLK Conversion

[jwh20]

I've been wanting to get an AR in .300 BLK for a while. Yes, I know .300 ammo is crazy expensive right now, but I'm undeterred.

I'm thinking about getting a .300 upper and BCG that I can just attach to my current .223 Colt AR-15. If I understand correctly this is a 5 minute process to switch over and back. Is this correct?

If it turns out that I like the .300 as much as I think I will, I can then get a new lower and make a complete rifle out of it.

I've never built an AR or swapped parts so I am just looking to uncover and caveats or issues before I start spending $$$.

Thanks...

Also, I'd love to hear any comments from INGO users who have fired the .300 BLK from an AR platform. I have my .223 AR and also a bolt-action .308 but have never fired the .300 BLK.

 

[digitalrebel80]

it takes about 30 seconds to change just pop the pins pull the upper off and put new upper on the push pins back in. You can also use the same BCG if you want to save some money.

 

[jwh20]

it takes about 30 seconds to change just pop the pins pull the upper off and put new upper on the push pins back in. You can also use the same BCG if you want to save some money.

I didn't realize the BCG was the same. Thanks...

I was being conservative on the 5 minutes, but I get the idea.

 

[! twitty]

From my understanding, it is possibly to use everything the same except the barrel.

 

[digitalrebel80]

From my understanding, it is possibly to use everything the same except the barrel.

Thats correct the only bad part is finding ammo right now

 

[Electronrider]

The only problem with 300 whisper is that once you buy the gun parts, it will almost assuredly lead your to buying reloading equipment.

You are completely modular except for the barrel with 300 whisper. That is one of the sweet aspects of it.

Great for reloading, components are easy to come by.

Getting the upper half without out bolt carrier is the easiest way to go. That way you can try it out with minimal investment. If you really like it, building your own lower half is fun and easy to get parts over time, rather than kicking out all the money at once.

 

[jwh20]

The only problem with 300 whisper is that once you buy the gun parts, it will almost assuredly lead your to buying reloading equipment.

Isn't that the issue with ALL firearms? It's worse than Lay's potato chip, I can't stop at just one!

I think it's a conspiracy on the part of the liberal-leftists. We spend all out money on guns and accessories and have nothing left to support pro-2A candidates. It's DEVIOUS and it's working!

 

[jcap412]

I know that's my problem now, just about finished build a 300 blk rifle and it just kinda dawned on me that the ammo really isnt readily available. So, looks like I'm just gonna jump right into reloading!

 

[mikefraz]

Is there any 300 BLK uppers in stock right now?

 

[JollyMon]

Is there any 300 BLK uppers in stock right now?

Rainier Arms has a Noveske 300 Chainsaw in stock. Its the only 300 I have seen and only noveske upper I have seen in stock since the panic. Too bad I am looking for an 5.56 noveske upper

Rainier Arms™ | Browse | Receivers - Upper | Upper:Noveske 300AAC 16 Chainsaw

 

[mikefraz]

Rainier Arms has a Noveske 300 Chainsaw in stock. Its the only 300 I have seen and only noveske upper I have seen in stock since the panic. Too bad I am looking for an 5.56 noveske upper

Rainier Arms™ | Browse | Receivers - Upper | Upper:Noveske 300AAC 16 Chainsaw

Yeaaaaaaah. Not wanting to spend a grand on an upper.
I should rephrase it to ".300 BLK upper in stock that doesn't cost what a full gun did a few months ago"