300 blk. Bolt vs single shot

[Vierings]

I currently have a Ruger Ranch in 300blk. It's fun, I don't shoot it a ton, and when I do, I tend to single load it. It's a back up rifle to my primary (300blk AR). I'm considering SBRing it.
I'm also considering moving on from it in favor of a break down, single shot and SBRing that.
Aside from "both" is there a better option between the two routes?

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[Nosferatu]

Single shot will have a shorter OAL due to not having a magazine to feed from.

You may even find a 16" single shot will be 'short enough' to not bother with the tax stamp.

 

[SCannon]

I have the ruger ranch in 5.56 and really like it for coyotes, been watching for a 300blk one to test out for subsonics.

I have been really happy with my 300blk with adjustable gas block that also has an off position. It is very quiet when used like that. At this point you might want to consider a break action pistol in 300blk. I thought the idea of a T/C contender in 300blk would be a nice package. Plus, until this legislation gets overturned getting SBR will be difficult/impossible.

 

[Vierings]

Single shot will have a shorter OAL due to not having a magazine to feed from.

You may even find a 16" single shot will be 'short enough' to not bother with the tax stamp.

I hadn't thought about that. I would be open to that idea as well. But when I consider adding the suppressor, I'll probably go SBR anyway

I have the ruger ranch in 5.56 and really like it for coyotes, been watching for a 300blk one to test out for subsonics.

I have been really happy with my 300blk with adjustable gas block that also has an off position. It is very quiet when used like that. At this point you might want to consider a break action pistol in 300blk. I thought the idea of a T/C contender in 300blk would be a nice package. Plus, until this legislation gets overturned getting SBR will be difficult/impossible.

With my understanding of the new law is that I'll be pretty ok with a bolt or single shot. But further, people are still getting SBR approvals for the brace "rule."

The pistol route wouldn't be awful either.

 

[Nosferatu]

Plus, until this legislation gets overturned getting SBR will be difficult/impossible.

It applies to a semi-auto. There's nothing stopping anyone from doing a F1 on any other action types.

But further, people are still getting SBR approvals for the brace "rule."

This only applies to firearms owned prior to the rule going into effect. If you're buying something new, You'll need to pay the stamp tax.

 

[Vierings]

This only applies to firearms owned prior to the rule going into effect. If you're buying something new, You'll need to pay the stamp tax

Yup. I'm aware I'll have to pay the tax should I want anything outside the purview of the brace rule.

I was just stating that SBRs are still being approved in Washington state after the passing of HB 1240. It could be that they are getting passed due to possession prior to the signing. But my understanding is that it all goes into effect with immediate effect

 

[Twodogs]

I have a 8" barreled 300 blk AR15 and a 10" barreled Ruger ranch rifle in 300 blk.
I shoot the bolt action way as I can run any load through it and not have to try and make it cycle.
Ruger with a 10" X-caliber barrel on it.

 

[JuglansRegia]

It would be nice if there were more integrated supressors options so you only need one stamp.

 

[arakboss]

Have you considered SBRing a single shot AR? Then you could more easily change barrels for different cartridges.

 

[kmk1012]

I have a 8" barreled 300 blk AR15 and a 10" barreled Ruger ranch rifle in 300 blk.
I shoot the bolt action way as I can run any load through it and not have to try and make it cycle.
Ruger with a 10" X-caliber barrel on it.
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Wow, I have the same Ruger Ranch (factory original) and after seeing yours really want to form 1 it. After having it for over a year, would you do it all over again with the same barrel length or slightly shorter? This looks like a perfect package.

 

[Ben B.]

An 8"-10" fast twist barrel with an oversized lightweight custom can, say 10" aluminum or titanium can with a 2" diameter, or a fat integral, would be pretty cool.

I shoot more supers thru my RARR + Griffin Sportsman than I do subs, so I want to keep the 16" barrel. I do have a Leonidas integral for messing with subs. But a super quiet bolt gun with overall barrel/silencer length of 16" and pushing out 260 gr subs could be purty dang cool.

 

[Twodogs]

Wow, I have the same Ruger Ranch (factory original) and after seeing yours really want to form 1 it. After having it for over a year, would you do it all over again with the same barrel length or slightly shorter? This looks like a perfect package.

Yes I would stay with a 10" barrel, the short heavy barrel with a suppressor balances really well.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I don't understand the OP's original question. What is the point of a single shot AR? A 8.5" 300BLK AR with folding stock is tiny. What benefit is there to single shot?

 

[Ben B.]

Single shot rifle, not single shot AR.

 

[SCannon]

I finished mine, Ruger American in 300Blk with ATN night vision scope and Hybrid can. Handloads using 220gn Hornady at just over 1000fps. The thing is pellet gun quiet and <1MOA. Can't figure out how to post a video but here is a screen shot of a coyote I shot in March at right at 100 yds.

The screen shot is not a good representation of image quality, its much better than that.