The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 300 blackout barrel length, Handguard length and suppressor

FrankenMauser · April 30, 2019, 04:35 PM

If the suppressor has multiple pieces that can unscrew from each other and do not have reverse threads to keep the suppressor together while removing it from the barrel, I wouldn't be sticking it under a hand guard.

9.5-10.5" seemed to be the sweet spot for .300 Blk, when I was researching.
I went for a 9.5" barrel and 6" hand guard. The hand guard could be longer, and still not cover the muzzle threads or suppressor; but I usually only care about covering the gas block, and the 6" hand guard did that just fine (while saving weight).

With a SilencerCo Harvester .300 attached, my overall barrel length is 17.75". ...Still reasonably short, and plenty handy.

Based on what I've read about the Rebel SOS-Hunter, I wouldn't spend my money on one. I wouldn't even pay for the tax stamp on one that was FREE.
Low quality. Poor fit and finish. And short lifespan.
I wouldn't go there.

Pony up a couple hundred dollars more, and you can get something decent.

April 30, 2019, 04:35 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 26, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,775	If the suppressor has multiple pieces that can unscrew from each other and do not have reverse threads to keep the suppressor together while removing it from the barrel, I wouldn't be sticking it under a hand guard. 9.5-10.5" seemed to be the sweet spot for .300 Blk, when I was researching. I went for a 9.5" barrel and 6" hand guard. The hand guard could be longer, and still not cover the muzzle threads or suppressor; but I usually only care about covering the gas block, and the 6" hand guard did that just fine (while saving weight). With a SilencerCo Harvester .300 attached, my overall barrel length is 17.75". ...Still reasonably short, and plenty handy. Based on what I've read about the Rebel SOS-Hunter, I wouldn't spend my money on one. I wouldn't even pay for the tax stamp on one that was FREE. Low quality. Poor fit and finish. And short lifespan. I wouldn't go there. Pony up a couple hundred dollars more, and you can get something decent. __________________ -Unwilling Range Officer -Unwilling Match Designer -NRL22/PRS22/PRO -Something about broccoli and carrots