Brownell’s Howa 6.5G (could be done as a SBR) pistol

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Posted: 6/15/2018 3:28:02 PM EDT

Was going to post this in the pistol forum but felt it belonged over here as well.

Saw this on IG. Figured some here might like it as it’s what a SBR could look like if someone wanted one as a truck gun.

Really needs a different stock like the SBA3 or some other but I like the concept.

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https://instagram.com/p/BkDUzRCgBg3/

Posted: 6/25/2018 4:32:53 PM EDT

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I got really excited when I saw this, but then I asked myself... why?

In .300 blk it makes REALLY good sense, but how is this better than a 12" 6.5G AR? Lower capacity, still supersonic, short bbl (not hearing safe). I just fail to see the advantages other than 'neat!' Which is ok. A chassis that would take an AR arm-brace for the new .300 blk Ruger American that takes AR mags would be the ticket.

Posted: 6/26/2018 9:48:31 AM EDT

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I got really excited when I saw this, but then I asked myself... why?

In .300 blk it makes REALLY good sense, but how is this better than a 12" 6.5G AR?

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1: A silenced bolt gun is quieter than a silenced AR
2: For a given number of dollars, a bolt gun is probably more accurate than an AR. Although that might be cancelled out by bolting a $400 chassis stock to it

Posted: 6/26/2018 9:58:06 AM EDT

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I've been wanting to do that with a 300BLK.

Posted: 6/26/2018 10:23:32 AM EDT

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1: A silenced bolt gun is quieter than a silenced AR
2: For a given number of dollars, a bolt gun is probably more accurate than an AR. Although that might be cancelled out by bolting a $400 chassis stock to it

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1: A silenced bolt gun is quieter than a silenced AR
2: For a given number of dollars, a bolt gun is probably more accurate than an AR. Although that might be cancelled out by bolting a $400 chassis stock to it

1. Right, but still not quiet w/supersonic cal, esp w/ the short barrel, so meh.
2. Probably, but not appreciably at sub 400 yards or so. And yeah, the Hogue/Boyd's cheaper alternatives are the only thing that makes the bbl'd action a good deal IMO.

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I've been wanting to do that with a 300BLK.

Yep. Makes damn good sense IMO.

Posted: 6/28/2018 4:11:52 PM EDT

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+1

I built a 12" grendel ar hoping PA's hunting commission was going to allow semis a while back, they didn't so the 300 bolt action is what I want now

Posted: 7/17/2018 3:51:28 AM EDT

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need that in 44mag or 45ACP...

Posted: 7/17/2018 8:21:04 AM EDT

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This could be cool in 308 at 12.5 and a folding stock/brace

Posted: 7/17/2018 1:56:14 PM EDT

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As an alternative a non-reciprocating side cocking AR upper with a gas block you can close off can be run as a semi or a straight pull bolt action. Can be put on a pistol or SBR.

That said the Howa actions are very nice and a ~12" Grendel is still very capable. I could see myself SBRing one of their rifles.

Posted: 7/31/2018 8:17:58 AM EDT

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Not a Grendel, but 7.62x39 out of a short barrel is still a bunch of fun. Especially with some bunny fart loads. .312 100gr Hornady XTP with some appropriate powder behind it does a number on groundhogs.

(.223 was just a convenient prop)

Posted: 7/31/2018 9:38:22 AM EDT

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Not a Grendel, but 7.62x39 out of a short barrel is still a bunch of fun. Especially with some bunny fart loads. .312 100gr Hornady XTP with some appropriate powder behind it does a number on groundhogs.

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That’s sexy. I want something like that in 223.

Barrel length and velocities?