Q&A Ballistic Advantage E:42 - Best Barrel Length for .300 BLK Dedicated Suppressed Build

[@patriotmjb]

Skip to 3:18 and you won’t hate your life

[@id-10-terror7]

Thanks....lol

[@ultimatelv27]

i wished i could've seen your post before enduring all that nonsense

[@RickJamesGhostGuns]

You're the man

[@wisetow10]

!!!! Thanks man. Glad it’s not just me.

[@leeshapleigh2601]

Life saver!!!

[@wisetow10]

Imagine how awesome this video would be if exactly half of it wasn’t 100% jabbering...

[@jhalscott]

I've got both the 8.3" and 10.3" .300BLK and I personally prefer the 8.3" even though I'm a big guy, but they're both fantastic.

[@ultimatelv27]

a minute of light hearted intro is ok, but not 3 minutes of pure nonsense. you really have to understand your audience. they want fast, concise answers. if not, they will look somewhere else for it. not trying to be mean, just speaking the truth.

[@pistoreroloco]

Video starts @2:50

[@Sophisticlesenergy]

God damn thank you wtf is this bad flirting 101

[@furfordpainting]

I have the 10.3” and it is great all around! Suppressed, unsuppressed, subs, supers, I doesn’t care what it eats, just shoot’s awesome! I am so impressed with the build quality, functionality, and excellent accuracy that I’m going to buy 3 more ba Hanson barrels.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@w2rac]

Love my 9" 300 setup. Right in the middle. Next step is acquiring can(s)!

[@MrEunderwood]

9" is what I've been leaning towards. Any issues fitting in a backpack if it's equipped with a folder?

[@aaronbravo3617]

Whoever told you people that you're funny, lied to you.

[@Oldspartan65]

Now that’s funny

[@tenormdness]

4 years later, still not funny. Thought maybe they were just ahead of their time.

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

That’s interesting about the flash hider vs muzzle brake for the cans. I always figured run a muzzle brake to act as sacrificial baffles.

[@ar-15techtipsinunder5minut8]

Thumbs down, \/, no need for 3 minutes of nonsense, just get to it.

[@dandetande288]

That's what I said too

[@christianmauro1394]

Congrats on 4K subscribers guys!!! Im new to the channel but I’m loving it so far, you guys are awesome! 👍🏻 My question is: What would be your most practical “Do it all” SHTF rifle caliber and barrel length? I was thinking a 12.3 Hanson in .556 but always open to new suggestions, thanks!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Hi Christian! So glad you found us! Thanks for the question, be sure to keep watching and see if Clint answers in an upcoming video 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

I have the 8.3" 300blk Hanson premium series barrel that I run with a Dead Air Sandman S can. Nasty little hd set up loaded with 110gr Barnes TacTx. Hands down my favorite gun I own!

[@jeremywills9303]

I'm running the 8.3 Hanson with my Sandman K. With the Hornady SubX 190 grain load very effective HD setup.

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

@@jeremywills9303 That Hornady Sub X 190 grain destroyed my Sandman S and I had to send my can back to Dead Air to be fixed. The 8.3" Hanson barrel doesn't stabilize it, I was key holing at only 25 yards. Try shooting a paper target at 25 yards without your can and make sure that it isn't key holing so u don't destroy your can!

[@jlor7675]

@@AlphaRomeoOneFive That is interesting. I had a baffle strike a few weeks ago with an 8" modern series barrel. Not sure exactly when it happened (didn't notice the strike until the end) but I was shooting Nosler 110g, Hornady 110g, SB 200g, and some of the 190g SubX. Had to send it back to Silencerco for a re-core.

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

@@jlor7675 yeah I'd double check that Hornady without your can on and see if that's what it was

[@andrewkenseth4814]

@@AlphaRomeoOneFive what happened to the can? I shoot Gorilla 205gr and S&B 200 subs through my Sandman S, no problems so far. Did Dead Air warranty it or charge you?

[@chewminem2044]

What buffer weight would you recommend for a 9” suppressed/non suppressed- Subsonic/Super duper sonic 300AAC?

[@ChristianGrest]

Heck yea!!!! Hope y’all are having a great week. Happy Friday Eve!

[@3ric585]

Back at ya!

[@johnviera3884]

at 6:41 wife’s asks “what are you watching!?!?”

[@peterazpeitia4715]

How do you come up with 10.3 why not 10 ?? Thank you

[@dasboot9471]

Gives the muzzle device a little wiggle room for mounting after the very common 9.3” handguard. There are a lot of different muzzle devices and suppressors.

[@chrissewell1608]

Question for Clint / Jason: When building an AR, and testing head space on the barrel. What do we do, when our New barrel, does not pass a Go Gauge test, or lock into battery with a live round in the chamber? I do NOT want an unsafe gun! Do Go & No Go gauges differ in size, by manufacturer?

[@rogerpemberton79]

You should always use the same manufacturer for both go and no go gauges to prevent tolerance stacking. Your best bet is to either one buy the barrel and bolt/BCG together so headspace can be checked before being shipped or send your bolt into the barrel manufacturer. Krieger barrels has started chambering to JP Enterprise barrels for this very reason. JP bolts are tight enough in tolerances that even if you don't buy a JP bolt from Krieger with the barrel you can buy a JP bolt from somewhere else and still have go headspace.

[@chrissewell1608]

@@rogerpemberton79 Good info Sir! I do have a set of Forster, Go & No Go Gauges. But, like many builders, I have a variety of parts, purchased at various times. And as I understand it, you can never prevent "Tolerence Stacking". Because, it is a series of fitting issues, that all parts either fit and work together, or they don't fit & don't operate.

[@corpcornbread6142]

Clint.....recently finished an AR-15 in 556 with one of your 16 inch Hanson barrels. Love it!! Now looking into and at-10 for hunting applications southeast mostly with a suppressor. What are your thoughts on caliber, profile, and barrel length?

[@Taskorilla]

Hey guys. I have a question, do you know what situation would lead one to use a 1:5 twist Barrell for 300 Blackout?

[@ForeverDecember23]

Did you ever find out? I was reading a Reddit page which said a shorter barrel needs more twist.

[@illiniarmory3142]

Another question. As an iron sight shooter and a big fan of an A2 front sight post.....why isn’t there a 300 blackout upper with A2 front sight post? I know the gas port isn’t there under the sign post, but it would be nice to have a 300 blackout that matches 5.56 uppers since I’ve trained non stop for 17 years with an A1 and A2 front sight post system. Any thoughts? Maybe it’s just a comfort thing with me. But sure would be nice to have a 10.5, 14.5, or a 16” upper in 300 blackout like the 5.56 uppers I’ve trained with. I’m not old, I’m only 39 but when you are LEO, many agencies require a fixed A2 front sight post. We were originally issued government Colt M16’s.......

[@illiniarmory3142]

And to add to it, I have two 9mm uppers. One is 16” and one is 10.5”. Both have a2 front sight posts. I know it’s different than a 300 blackout since it’s blowback, but they still have an A2 post up there. Is this something you guys can machine and make special (taper pins on a 300 blackout barrel)? Many police officers talk about wanting to carry the 300 blackout more on duty. My policy and many many others REQUIRE a fixed front sight post. Also, you train with what you know. I’m sure there is no difference with flip ups on a mlok rail, but I likes what I like. Similar people have expressed the same. Just curious if you guys would be willing to make a 16” Carbine clone of LE6920 or skip the cut outs and make just a government profile 16” clone of a 5.56 in 300 blackout for the babies like me lol

[@illiniarmory3142]

Questions on finish for the BCG. Does it really matter? With all your testing and just fun shooting, do you prefer a certain finish on your BCG....nickel boron, parkerized, Black nitride, TIN, CHROME, ETC? Do you care? Does it matter? And advantages or disadvantages?

[@cudan2941]

Phosphate is standard, nitride is better. Nickle Boron and Chrome I feel are better when new, but dont hold up as well over time / cant take abuse as well.

[@saucyscrambler8710]

0:35 “I can’t help if I’m so magnificent at clapping” Me too Clint. Me too

[@tazoriginal]

Question for Clint. I’m making a new build using the 14.1 Creedmoor Hanson barrel. Would an adjustable gas block be more versatile if I don’t want to use a suppressor all the time?

[@surfingwalrus]

Yes

[@illiniarmory3142]

Great blooper at the end. Loved it. More.

[@1776-d7u]

This is great information. I live in CA and pistols are not allowed so I’m considering a 13.7 pin and weld pistol length gas system AR with a 1/7 twist and a nox keymo flash hider. I’m primarily going to run supers and occasionally some subs and using for home defense and at the range and some hunting. Will the 1/7 twist run reliably for both SuperSonic and subs? And for what I’m doing is the 1/7 the best choice for my situation? I had a manufacturer suggest a 1/6 twist but I was skeptical on that and I don’t want over stabilization.

[@illiniarmory3142]

Clint, thanks for answering my question I posted in the comment section a few videos ago on muzzle brake versus flash hider on 300 blackout.

[@bruce9728]

Thanks for butchering last name, lol jk. I hear all versions Y'all rock! Thanks for answering, with your input Clint...8.3, direct thread. Gonna be an awesome HD. They call me Bruce 😎

[@BallisticAdvantage]

Hey Bruce! So sorry I didn't get your last name right 😕 I'm glad we answered your question though! Thanks so much for watching!!! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@bruce9728]

@@BallisticAdvantage Sarah, you actually very very close, lol....sear a stake, mer...sear

[@bruce9728]

Steak

[@ChooChoo_4u]

2:54 topic of video starts

[@kotmartnoskin2322]

Thank you my man! Appreciate!😏

[@JohnnyUtah71]

Just found this channel and I'm sure glad I did. Thanks guys.

[@comfycouchreviews]

Two questions for the BA team Currently thinking of building a 18 inch .223 wylde and want to get the absolute most in accuracy out of it. First one is slightly controversial but is there a particular break in procedure you'd reccomend for your barrels? Would you also reccomend having the receiver trued and the barrel extension bedded to the receiver?

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Clint it was cool to see you reppin' BA over on the TFB video! Are James shorts actually that short in real life or do they just look shorter on video 🤣

[@MrEunderwood]

I went with your 8.3" and got an Aero handguard that could house my Resonator K so I can get that hand a little farther out there. I've got a 6'2" wingspan to boot!

[@easbreid9879]

300 blk out 8.3" hanson profile and Spikes Barking Spider 2 30 cal👍

[@gunmetalag7542]

Isn't the "Clapper" called a movie or TV slate? I have the 8.3" premium and love it. But I'm way smaller in build than Clint. One of my most favorite builds to date!

[@jdub5200]

A clapperboard, also known as a dumb slate, clapboard, film clapper, film slate, movie slate, or production slate.

[@loneczgunner6562]

Will the length of a 300 blackout barrel affect how well the suppressor works? Is a shorter one louder?

[@dasboot9471]

Just like any other rifle, yes shorter is louder and harder to suppress

[@roush0741]

Deadair makes the best suppressors in my opinion I will never buy nothing else. And you'll make some of the most best barrels I've ever seen my only question is why don't you offer 5 r rifling?

[@shanep6528]

10.3 is my cqb/pdw

[@nicholasgarza82]

For fu*Ks sake, just get to the content. Bro, you barrels are awesome. I bought one. Your questioner chick is cute, buuuut there’s so much she can stop doing like everything, but ask you the question. Cmon dawg

[@bretmcgough172]

I have no idea what you were talking about in the first 3 minutes.

[@dandetande288]

Alot of BS

[@sturgisdc]

Too much chit chat before you got on topic!

[@discount_ChadKroeger]

3min can we start please....

[@andy366919]

What what!

[@BallisticAdvantage]

It's true!!! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@joshpaul1976]

relevant content begins at 2:45

[@illiniarmory3142]

A sweatshirt in Florida?

[@BallisticAdvantage]

SO, I just the sweatshirt a couple of weeks ago and am obsessed with it- most comfortable sweatshirt in the world! I have been looking for any excuse to wear it and a slightly chilled armory is a good one! 😊 -Sarah @BA

[@dontask8979]

👍👍

[@joshallen96]

Get on with the damn video!

[@Joehoff1942]

Magnificent at clapping😂😂😂🤔

[@hvyduty1220]

He wants a clapperboard to know which take you are on.....lol

[@reggiegoggins]

It’s called a slate 😂

[@Elizabethecarlisle1045]

have way before actually getting into the subject matter??.... moving on,

[@mattlinnert1443]

Half the video was a waste of my life. Why is she in these “gun” videos? She stands there and stares. Just stay behind the camera.....

[@rhino67]

I feel like y'all need some private time to ummm you know... work this out. Clint, bro...

[@coltenswindle3827]

If you guys spent more time actually talking about the subject it would be better

[@vResey]

Get to the point

[@MarkBadia]

Good video if you did not waste three minutes on clapping!

[@TennisWorldSetPoint]

I clicked on this to find out some answer for some people and I had to watch 3 mins of crap. And the you guys are wrong. My 10.3 is way more accurate then the 8.3 not a little your girl looked confused the entire video. Pull it stock all the way out too big guy. You didn't even have a gun in the video.

[@TennisWorldSetPoint]

Remember when SNL was really corny on the early 2000s with will Farrell this reminded me of that alot maybe you guys should be talking about some thing else like tea flavors or something. I really doubt u guys do enough shooting of different 300aac bullets and brands to give any comments I have 5 different 300loads and I still don't feel comfortable making a video yet because I only shot it in 2 barrels. Like the difference of a sig mpx vs a honey badger. Or Daniel defense. The mox is a very good weapon system but accuracy it was designed for really close combat the honey badger too very similar slightly longer only 1/5twist. But years have gone by and people have experimented with different loads and tsnges and lengths and it all depends on what the mission is. If it's to breach a boat and rescue hostages sure 5inch barrel with a surpresor. If it's to actively engage bad guys in the open field ur much better off with a longer barrel or will be missing alit of your shots. The 10.5inch barrel with a flash hider is pretty accurate in that 100yards in a fire fight. If u gave me a sig mpx I say take that shit back. It's still a very short SBR however comfortably nailing targets is the key and if u said I had to use a 8.3 and I'm fighting with in 75 to 100yards I know that I'm not going to be hitting my targets as easily. Also an lvpo fits well on a 10.5nktvreally on the 8.3 that mire of an eotech size. I would actually like to see a 12.5ibch barrel. But I know that surpressors average 8inchrd so to keep it under 20 we're gonna max at 10.5but with a VMAX or a whisper 12.5 can be a medium range sniper round at 200meters. Knowing my bullet will drop about 4ibches less with a 110grain it will actually drop 3 inches which isn't bad at all. With a 12.5 barrel. 147grain drops double what 556drops. But I never got to see the speed out of a 16inch barrel or see what it can do to a gel block I like to see what each bullet can do with each barrel. I can tell u how loud several subsonics are 220grain vs 200 accuracy and going back to a her question the entire reason they stated making this round was to replace the mp5 and possibly improve the 10.3inch 556because it really doesn't do what a 556 is designed to do and that's break apart and tumble out of someone. So when they Q invented the 300round it was later improved by black hills and they made a 110 grain round that is much better then the 147 grain and this can be fired out of a 9inch barrel and have the same velo as a 556out of a 16inch barrel. But the damage it can cause breaks apart into 4 daggers and those can break into razors. 1200lbs of muzzle energy. Now u will get more velo out of the 10.3thrn the 8.3and with a trust of 1/7 will stable itself better then the 1/5but because of the shape of the shell it explodes like a handgun cartridge not like a bottle neck rifle cartridge. However I get the results of a small arms rifle carbine but better then the 762/39. So u could have made a video explaining more. And comfort to hold a 8.3u take the stock out fully and u get some sort of angled grip. To rope grip that isn't accurate not really. Even a BCM one that you can grip it better would help but there's a huge difference at the range of your trying to group shots with those ,2sizes. The bullet is twisting dozens of times more before it impacts in fairly close range. But I don't expect you guys to know that. What's next a 458 socom video with no bullet or gun.

[@crisincebu]

Wow I wasted time watching this video , 1 question that only took 1 minute to answer 😐. But spent all that time ⏲️ talking about nothing 😒

[@Don_Frahn]

2 mins in and nothing informational has been conversed. This video is useless…

[@Gnolomweb]

gun videos with women in them are cringe... this convinced me to go with a whit oaks barrel

[@ThiccJungles]

Seems like its not only Ballistics that are being taken “Advantage” of at your office...Jeffrey is also. Lmfao 🤣

[@poopymcface9792]

I can’t decide if she’s cute or not, but I’m sure half the guys in the office have sent her DMs.