theoretically, yes

but there are a plethora of reasons to choose a different caliber if barrel length is such a sticking point

hell 300 Blackout fits within standard AR15 parts completely. All you need to swap is the barrel

I have a 10.5" and it's a blast to shoot.

I have no doubt

And I don't have to worry about finding a new source of ammo.

Mk18s are incredibly fun, and that's a 10.3 barrel

One other reason for a shorter barrel is if you want less weight overall. It is true you can also get a light barrel, but those can get expensive fast.

I still have my Constitution.

If I was being caused by people like that I would be within my rights to self defense.

And then no one would ever try it again.

@S8 as a Hoosier that road picture Kills me every time I see it.

Yo if you show up to the big Igloo with that 7.5 upper you can't be on my team

I went with 300BLK strictly because I wanted a short barrel. I also got to be at an indoor range at the same time as a guy who had a 5.56 AR pistol and *goddam* those things are loud.

Anything under 10.3 is a toy and a waste of money

You should be buying useful things right now

Damn, I'm 0.3" too short

You're 100% going to die

RIP bb

:(

@FitnessByHeatherHeyer
Imagine not being able to loot nuclear codes and all kinds of space age secret tech from work for when it all goes down.

Hope you're all ready for the Flananreich.

Imagine thinking working the IT desk at the FAA department of LGBT inclusion is going to win the big Igloo for us

Sounds like an awful lot of cope...

Woops...

@FitnessByHeatherHeyer WELL AK-SHU-ALLY when it comes to 300blk the powder is done burning by the time the bullet gets to about 8-9 inches down the barrel anything longer than a 12in barrel and you are drastically reducing velocity. Most people that use the cartridge agree that 9-10.5 inch barrels are the most efficient.

@Ragglefraggle07 but who was stabilization?

Stabilization of the round is more dependent on twist rate, bullet weight, and velocity once barrel length is established. Obviously if you're using a 3in barrel your chances of stabilizing are slim to none but I believe people are reporting good stability in barrels as short as 7in.

Baby I'm ignorant on Blackout, regardless of twist rate 62 caliber bullet / 125 grains should need longer than 9 in

I'm just stating what the designer of the cartridge intended and found worked best. It was designed for the honey badger and that has a 6in barrel

@FitnessByHeatherHeyer
>ipa
I always knew you were a nigger.

@Legalize are we allowed to post hot stuff in here?

Wrong. It's a double IPA. Double nigger.

Nigggger if you will

I stand corrected. You are in fact a double nigger.

I don't think you're *losing* velocity past 12 inches of 300BLK. The round was designed for 9 inches but you can buy barrels out to 16+ inches and you'll still get velocity gains, just severely diminishing returns

@Unironic Ohio Supremecist hot as in spicy or hot as in NSFW?