Palmetto State AR15 18" 223 Wylde First Shots Review

Shooting and reviewing the Palmetto State 18" .223 Wydle Ar-15 Build
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[@buffalosoutdoors]

I certainly like the looks of it.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you sir.. runs well... thanks for watching

[@UncleDanBand64]

That looks great. I like the look of that SS barrel shining through the Handguard. I just built a 18" 6.5 Grendel for my son. 18" is a nice length I think. I'm surprised it wouldn't higher than that. I usually sight dead on at 50 yards. 25yds always leaves me about 4-6" high at 100yd.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good point thank you

[@bigbasscatcher86]

PSA usually has 1:7 twist so you may get some better accuracy from some heavier bullets. My bca barrels in 1:7 are that way but who knows till you try...

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I need to try the 77gr with a scope

[@justaregularguy3827]

BEAR CREEK WOOOOOOT

[@flavxer7345]

I added the enhanced polished trigger group, and the nickle boron bolt carrier group on mine. Love the way it performs.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice!!! What kind of scope are you getting?

[@flavxer7345]

My son bought one for his PSA PA-10 that he didn't like so he gave it to me. I can't remember the brand but I remember it is a decent one.

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@flavxer7345How's that BCG held up? SOTAR inspections have kinda put me off of getting into NiB.

[@jmartin9059]

*I keep a cleaning rope in my MagPul K2+ grip. If it is wound up properly a front sight tool and the cleaning rope can be crammed up in there.. Sometimes I keep one or two rounds of ammo and the cleaning rope "and leave the front sight tool somewhere else".*

[@AlaskanBallistics]

J Martin good advice. Thank you for watching

[@soundmandave21]

Good video! Thanks for the input this afternoon on my upcoming build on that Anderson lower :)

[@AlaskanBallistics]

No problem. Let me know if you have any questions...

[@CastFromTheHip]

I’ve got a similar upper made by Bear Creek Arsenal in .223 wylde. I’ve heard good things about Palmetto State, sweet AR. Great review.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks brother

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Thanks man... it was a fun build

[@barnes-howardhuntingteam2141]

That's why we like Palmetto.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Runs and is cheap

[@crazytenn]

Is your castle nut on backwards? The little slots go toward the end plate, so you can stake them with a center punch and hammer. The big slots go towards the buttstock, so you can have leverage to get it tight enough.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks I'll check that out

[@jjgriffin3275]

did you ever throw on a scope and rally test the accuracy ? how you like the wylde chamber?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah got moa with barnes 62gr

[@InSightFreedom]

Looks nice on the Aero. I’m sure it will work into a fine rifle. The temps are challenging right now.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah 5 degrees is no fun

[@Outl4w]

your video was more entertaining and easy to follow then, all of the top youtubers. Keep up the great work! Straight to the point! excellent content!!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Outl4w thank you very much!

[@AbsarokaMedia]

u got big brass balls shooting at 5 degrees! love it!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I've got one video at -15 lol. They're not big brass ones they're shrinking in the cold!

[@AbsarokaMedia]

@@AlaskanBallistics i been there done that... -30 below wind chill on the flight line...for ORI inspection...then 90 degrees at 6 am in Savannah Georgia...in MOB! First one pass out at 630 from heat exhaustion....lol

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I grew up in Ga. I understand

[@morgan79347]

Thanks for doing this just happens to be my choice for my first AR.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It's a good one. I've only had one jam with questionable ammo in 7°

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@AlaskanBallisticsStill getting some good performance with it?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@her_furry_man yes. 1 inch groups with 62gr barnes tsx. Only jam was in -7° with a questionable ammunition.

[@green15838]

You know when was the last time a cop looked at you weapons for compliance after he or she pulled anyone over? I never saw a cop pull a tape measure out and measure anyones gun or check the trigger or hang out at a gun range just to listen for fast reports.When you think about it regular police are not trained to know what is legal and what is not, only cops that are gunnuts know.Yea this video had nothing to do of what I said but for some reason it reminded me of cops and being pulled over.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good point...

[@FunWithGuns]

Great vid! Looks like an awesome deal too! I like the hand guard. Cycles well, looks like good ejection pattern and pretty accurate 👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes sir it was fun to put together

[@brianonthego]

Very nice looking rifle. I bought a barrel simpler to that...still need to test it.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Let me know how it works

[@brianonthego]

@@AlaskanBallistics works very well. Finally got a nice Vortex scope on it.

[@Azeminad]

Brass ejection pattern looks perfect, you didn’t do anything with the buffer weight or buffer spring? I was a bit worried about using a carbine buffer system with a rifle length gas tube.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

No sir. I've always used a carbine with a rifle length gas system. On my 20" as well

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I own this same rifle... it has a rifle-length gas system, so the recoil impulse per shot is dulled down a bit. Using the included standard buffer assembly pretty much lands right in the middle for reliability between ammo weights with no real worries.

[@jmartin9059]

*IF you handload 5.56/223, {or any larger 22 centerfire}, I suggest trying the inexpensive SPEER 70 grain SP "round nose bullet" hand loaded to near maximum with Varget or VihtaVuori powder. That bullet should perform well at moderate ranges from 1:9 or faster AR barrels. Some bolt action shooters even like that bullet for accuracy and terminal performance on small deer with **1:12** twist longer barrel 22 centerfire bolt action rifles. The long bearing surface and forward ogive allow this heavier bullet to perform "off the charts" with regard to accuracy vs twist rate... and the weight forward design allows more powder room in the case at same overall length. So, it can be pushed faster than other 70, 69 or 68 grain bullets 'at same pressures'. Ballistic Coefficient or 'BC' is .214.*

[@AlaskanBallistics]

J Martin I'll look at that when I get back into handloading

[@lovemelongtime2789]

Hows it running still? In the market for it. Was thinking of just buying the barrel alone now thats in stock.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Runs great... I had one jam with Herter's ammo 55gr Ballistics tips (they were 100 fps underpowered) at -7°F. No issues since. 500 + rds Shoots an inch with factory barnes 5.56 62gr TSX

[@BangSwitchActuator]

Looks good. I'd like to see what it can do at longer distances.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Me too

[@freshfowler1398]

Thanks brother! Really like that build! Where did you get Lithuanian m193 from?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

The ammo can on spenard road in west Anchorage

[@AlaskanBallistics]

And it's actually m855 just not painted

[@lacrossed55]

Hello, it's that time of year when these go "on sale" did you do more videos with this? How has it done? Thanks.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Done fine so far. I have some barrel length comparisons with it. We're getting 1" groups scoped with barnes tsx

[@lacrossed55]

@@AlaskanBallistics Nice. I appreciate you getting back with me

[@bradleyhill6495]

Can you send me the link to that video?I cannot find it in your videos. I just purchase same set up for Easter special, except for $499 now.. let’s go Brandon.. great content you got though!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@Bradley Hill Older bad video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3nNl4arm8yni5Y

[@lacrossed55]

@@bradleyhill6495 Hey, I am confused. I thought you were responding to a video on my channel. Disregard my comments.

[@frankhellman6879]

Very nice rifle. Enjoy it. However, at five degrees, I'd still be in bed , under the covers, wrapping myself in heating pads.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's always a good option

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

When there's new guns to shoot... nothing stops you. Momma didn't raise no pansy...

[@frankhellman6879]

@@bostcustommusicwriting - lol - Your blood must be as thick as axle grease by now. And you probably sweat anti-freeze.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@frankhellman6879 at least I'll have a tolerance when my wife poisons me with antifreeze

[@frankhellman6879]

@@AlaskanBallistics - Never say "wife" until you absolutely have to. :)

[@guillermocastilla6305]

that's one beautiful rifles you got there how to shooting after the break-in. which animal does he like best

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks for the compliment on the rifle.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I don't have a scope on it yet to really test out which ammo it likes. So far it's fed everything really well except for a Herter's Cabela's brand 55 grain V-Max but it jammed on the third shot and -7 degree weather

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That's a very nice Ar15 brother

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Great AR-15 rifle Sir. It should be perfect for hunting purposes in Alaska. Thanks for showing it.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Coyotees, wolves, and maybe small caribou not safe

[@chrisgenever7002]

Not safe or ethical for Moose and grizzly. Too small a round

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@chrisgenever7002 everything has earholes. But in general you wouldn't use this small a caliber.

[@johnnybbgunner2136]

Not bad for iron sights on a cold day. Add a decent optic on top and your set.😎🇺🇸

[@AlaskanBallistics]

We've got the sig tango 4 on there 1-4 ffp

[@Leverguns50]

Interesting, thanks for sharing

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Cool getting 1.5 moa or less with wife shooting it scoped with barnes 62gr 5.56 TSX

[@Jarhead6]

Man that is cold!!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Stay here long enough and it'll get colder!

[@NEEZY69]

How’s the fitment between the upper and lower? I have a decent amount a slop, I have the same upper and have even put it on a aero lower still had some.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Not unacceptable for me. Only way to eliminate the slop is to buy reciever sets that are built from the same aluminum block together...

[@NEEZY69]

@@AlaskanBallistics how much slop would you say that you have? Thanks for the help

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Not much less than a 64th of an inch

[@NEEZY69]

@@AlaskanBallistics Thanks a lot!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You're welcome

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

Nice video. Man I should have jumped on that deal too when it was available!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yep but you got what you got

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I think they still have that deal going on

[@mandangalo803]

Chuke would have traded it by now 😂

[@pilotmiami1]

Thenks

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yer Welcome

[@michaelkaylor6770]

I am interested in some of the Hornady SPR black and regular black tested out of the 18 head-to-head over the chrono!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good idea

[@rafaelrodriguez172]

I have a lower receiver BCA multi caliber and and 223 Wylde 1:9 would I be able to shoot 556 I haven’t try yet because I don’t want it to blow up on my face just curious

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes it should be safe if unsure contact the manufacturer of the upper. I was shootting 5.56 myself

[@emanuelc5704]

@@AlaskanBallistics Is there a specific bcg to get if you have a .223 wylde barrel ?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@emanuelc5704 no sir i it's just a chamber cut

[@emanuelc5704]

@@AlaskanBallistics Oh ok, was a little confused because of the whole 5.56/.223. Thanks

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah you can shoot either out if a .223 wylde chamber

[@YTsux24-7]

Lung tissue freezes at 5 degrees eh? That upper liked the PMC and the Lithuanian equally as far as brass ejection.

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Nice observation... thanks!

[@johnwest7228]

I have that same upper- have not had a chance to shoot it yet- difficult in the Peoples Republic of Maryland

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I understand. Godspeed brother.

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Nice new Theme Music Self

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks wonder where i got it from...

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@AlaskanBallistics lmfao omg that's funny

[@BigDmike24]

I'm looking into 223 Wylde. At 5deg my tail is staying inside.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I don't blame you

[@dyoung4850]

I just have to ask, Dose PSA honor the free shipping outside of the continental United States.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes sir! Usually comes in a post office box which is the same cost. I've gotten a red dot sight with 10 Magpul mags twice with free shipping, a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield with free shipping oh, and this kit for this rifle with free shipping. And probably something else I don't remember. Thanks for asking! Thanks for watching!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

And technically we're in the continental United States... Just not the contiguous 48 states lol...

[@crypto_pinto2660]

I live in the state of Florida where it's nice and warm and I feel like I'm freezing my ass off watching this video. I don't know how you all live with that frigid cold other than Boston for many years my body can't take it no more not as strong as I used to be

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I can't stand the heat

[@crypto_pinto2660]

@@AlaskanBallistics I don't like the heat either if it wasn't for my health I'd still be up north but I did enjoy the video I'm looking at a Palmetto State Armory 18 in 223 wylde and came across your video thank you

[@mr.alaska2232]

I'm either going to buy a Palmetto 18 or 20 inch upper I definitely want a chf barrel with it,or say screw it pay $2000 and get a 18' noveske. I just got to force myself to spend the money for the noveske rifle

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Don't blame you there... I'm thinking about that Noveske Barrel that costs more than this whole kit.

[@gusargoan]

I built a AR15 with an 18 inch 223 wylde barrel from aero precision. It is a tack driver.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks i may look into a new barrel for my 20"

[@gusargoan]

Alaskan Ballistics I don't think you could go wrong. It cycled my 60 and 100 round drum magazines flawlessly. Aero precision upper with a omni hybrid stipped lower, s&w lower parts kit. Awesome rifle my friend.

[@MarvelousCards]

Nice. What barrel twist is it and what ammo does it like the most?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you

[@venomea]

Have you chrono any rounds from it

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes. 3 videos that are a comparison in barrel lengths

[@MasonsMotorworks]

I'm gonna get this one!! Sold me for sure!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah it's a nice ar rifle for the money

[@MasonsMotorworks]

@@AlaskanBallistics what sight did you end up using? Or do you still have the iron sights?

[@Glofilter]

Nice. How many years after you ordered it did it come in? I've been waiting forever....

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Week and a half. This was before the crunch

[@whatsmolly5741]

Took like week for me just pick one of hundreds of uppers they actually have in stock

[@AlaskanBallistics]

They have a good selection. Use my link to PSA on MeWe

[@CarlPapa88]

I just wish they'd give ya a lil more options in barrel twist. Pretty much everything is 1:7.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@her_furry_man 1 in 7 can do everything... why wouldn't you want it?

[@rudyruiz9615]

IS THAT BARREL FLUTED?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Rudy Ruiz no sir... thanks for watching. It's pretty light government profile

[@bigbasscatcher86]

I know it's coming but the intro music still shocks me lol

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Lol... puts hair on your chest

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Is it too loud at first question mark should I soften it down and then build it back up?

[@bigbasscatcher86]

Maybe it sounds like it starts in the middle of the piece.

[@brazzy1467]

Those groups at 100 yds ain't awful that's just PSA the Harbor Freight of the AR world.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Ha... my other psa will shoot sub inch

[@jtschwinghammer]

Does your other one have a scope though?

[@jtschwinghammer]

If PSA is the Harbor Freight of the AR world where does DPMS stand

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@jtschwinghammer yeah im doing for a 1-6 right now

[@juanvaldez5422]

I have a wylde by American Tactical. The wylde chamber really isnt talked about much

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nope

[@morgan79347]

Your right but it should be. The Wilde is my first choice for my first ar build. Looking forward to having some fun.

[@hiramhaji7813]

What is your twist rate?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

1 in 7

[@gunnwild1]

put a nice optic on there and you will have a good rifle

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's what i figure

[@eltenda]

nice video!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks brother

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Twist rate?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

1 in 7

[@CarlPapa88]

The majority of their 5.56/223 Wylde barrels are only in 1:7 these days.

[@howard5755]

Is this gun worth it?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah love it...

[@AlaskanBallistics]

My with shot an inch group at 100 yards on Saturday with 62gr barnes TSX

[@keithgregory7937]

Nice rifle!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks buddy...

[@mandangalo803]

Wasn’t this uploaded already?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Only uploaded once

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Definitely all over the place at 100 feet

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Probably me at 5°

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@bostcustommusicwriting could be or might need more time sighting it in

[@usawcraig1]

Feet or yards?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yards... definitely the shooter that day

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@AlaskanBallistics oh okay 100 yard my bad

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Its launching them casings

[@bostcustommusicwriting]

Hey that's a good thing though. Appreciate you watching and commenting all my videos on both channels

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@bostcustommusicwriting no problem brother you got 2 great channels music and guns what's there not to love brother

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

That was awe full. I was gonna buy one

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It was 5° with iron sights and light snow... I'm sure a good score and ammo will bring that group tight

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

@@AlaskanBallistics good luck but i watched other vids, there all over the place with scopes, but it is an inexpensive gun anyways

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Can't decide on which scope but i'll let you know

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

@@AlaskanBallistics i want one for a boat, i will just use open sights i think

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@fishydubsfishing6516 I've had much better luck with dpms in the past in accuracy. Though my 20in PSA has gotten sub moa groups on many occasions

[@ajaxinfinitum5604]

*WHAT IS THE BARREL PROFILE ON THAT 1/7 .223 WYLDE? Thanks

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Government. Thin under the handguard thicker towards the end

[@lovemym16]

Black hill MK262 77gr OTMRP

[@AlaskanBallistics]

If I can find it sure thing.

[@justtryingtolearnsomething111]

Whats the cost of the WYLDE?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nothing. You use regular Ammunition 5.56 or .223.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It was made for the longer 80gr match bullets

[@justtryingtolearnsomething111]

@@AlaskanBallistics how much the gun costed?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

The upper alone is on sale at PSA. i bought it along time ago and the kit was less than the current sales price on the upper

[@CarlPapa88]

​​@@justtryingtolearnsomething111 (9/22/2023) Currently $400 with Magpul MBUS, Mil-Spec chrome/phosphate BCG, & standard charging handle included.

[@chris.eskimo]

Isn't it under gassed ?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Send to work well. Cold making it sluggish i think. Only 1 jam at -7°F with herters ammo

[@AlaskanBallistics]

But you are right, it is not spitting the brass that far

[@chris.eskimo]

@@AlaskanBallistics . Not really the distance I'm looking at, but the angle. Should eject at 3 oclock or so. Could cause issues in the future with more mild ammo.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Fair point I'll watch for it.

[@edsmercina7157]

Nice goggles. Lol

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Make me look prettier along with the facemask

[@T.A.B.Videos]

She runs

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yep... getting wife is getting 1.5 moa or less?

[@michaelbonanno9491]

why are you trying to test accuracy with open sights.....waste of time...

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good rifleman can get decent groups with irons... long time ago i had an MOA group with irons

[@sniffmoneyArmsAndAmmo]

Very nice good shooting rifle...I like that handguard...good vid

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you SniffMoney