I was informed that CMMG will be releasing a 300 Black Out upper in the near future.
I will be running test and evaluation on the set up.
There will be some innovations along with this that I can’t release at this time, but it will be a feature most will want.
I’ll let you know as soon as possible.
More information to follow.
Dave
What barrel lengths will they be offering?
I’m not sure yet. I was just informed yesterday.
Problem right now is the availability of ammunition.
So…
Why do we care?
CMMG is best known for its rimfire kits and the innovation that they’ve provided in that area. They are not well know for quality centerfire rifles.
Why would we go CMMG over Noveske?
This post sounds alot harsher than it really is. Ive just never personally been a fan of industry hype that provides the shooter with absolutely no information and 99% of the time does not live up to said hype.
Ill stand by patiently waiting for more information in regards to “the innovations we want”.
Funny, when I asked permission to post my findings on the CMMG Evolution .22 I was told, “nobody cares”. Apparently, somebody does.
I suppose you don’t have to care. Some might.
I personally have not had a problem with CMMG center fire rifles.
But if you have, then there you go. This information is not for you.
The “innovation” does not have the patent filed yet, but I’ve been around these guys long enough to know it will be when they told me it will be.
CMMG has upped their game in the last year. They improved the .22 kits and dedicated uppers. Why would it stop there? More knowledgeable engineers, better customer service, competitive prices and yes, innovations.
There are many new things coming this year. It’s a tough climb for any manufacturer. It takes dedication, new ideas, competitive pricing, and a quality product.
From my limited experience, this is what is being provided.
Noveske is certainly up the ladder. So are the prices. I would definitely expect quality.
But Noveske is not the only company with the 300 AAC.
I guess the other guys will have to wait and see.
Dave
New here, so i don’t want to step on any toes BUT, I care because i would never buy Noveske, they cost to much. I am not military or LEO, don’t take my guns into battle, or hunt anything that is going to shoot back. So, that being said, i am going to build my 300 blackout on a budget and save some money for reloading dies, and bullets. I have a CMMG 22lr upper for my ar and i love it. It gave me some feeding issues at first, i called CMMG and they sent me a new upper and paid shipping back for my old one. They are slowly making a name for themselves and will bend over backwards to make anything right. 
Thanks for the support. If you ever do have an issue, p;ease contact CMMG. They will make it right.
Dave
While I was less than impressed with their late '08 CS, CMMG has in fact turned out some pretty decent stuff.
Now that I’ve replaced all the DPMS parts from my CMMG rifles, I’m extremely pleased with their performance: LMT BCG and LPK, BCM Charging handle, these two have burnt through 5 cases without a hitch, and nearly as much in .22 rounds through my wife’s lightweight.
Their centerfire stuff isn’t junk - but I do wish they would follow Spike’s lead and do more extensive HPT/MPI testing, and source some slightly better LPK parts. The barrel threading issues seem to have been resolved of late - this is the only lingering issue that I would consider relevant to the new line, and if they get this right, these will be a great option.
No matter what personal opinion on CMMG anybody might have, any fan of the .300BLK should be thrilled that another manufacturer is making rifles.
I’ve emailed asking about barrel lengths and profiles to be offered - I’m hoping that a 16" Medium contour unit is in the cards, and I’d imagine they’ll have at least one SBR offering on the table soon as well.
Dont get me wrong, i even mentioned the quality .22 rimfire stuff that CMMG is known for these days but arent message boards and forums designed for the dissemination of good, quality info?
Whenever i read posts like the original they always smack of advertising and while im not against anyone advertising it gets tedious trying to sift through a bunch of hype when you’re looking for cold, hard facts or data points.
Im not starting an argument, i acknowledge the fact that the patents arent filed and i respect CMMG for wanting to keep this close to the chest but shouldnt you, as the OP have waited until you had something worthwhile to present to us, the consumers?
The only fact here is that CMMG will be releasing 300 blackout barrels some time in the future. No mention of barrel steel, QC procedures or anything really noteworthy.
Just a bit of griping, at the end of the day on harm no foul.
Yes, at this point I wish I had not mentioned the undisclosed stuff.
Knowing what it is, I was a bit excited about it as it’s not something other manufacturers are offering.
I just do the field testing for them. I thought I would pass on information I had received about a new project/product.
I don’t have particulars about barrel steel, HP/MPI testing, certs for the testing but I can see where this is going already.
So there will be no more posting by me, here, on this subject.
Thanks again for those that support CMMG.
Dave
Dave,
Just stick to the facts brother.
As is, like i said, you provided us with info about CMMG’s entrance into the 300 blackout realm.
Cool. Keep us updated as details are able to be released!
12.5" and 16" medium contour.
Thanks, I think those are good choices.
16" medium contour
I care.
Just sayin.
This.
I think I want a 300 Blackout, but I don’t want an orphan caliber or something where ammo costs $25/box, mail order only. The more companies outside of Freedom Group start offering it, the more likely it seems to be widely accepted and become a permanent option. Unlike, say, WSM calibers.
Agreed SOG. Wider choices are a great thing for the caliber:
Publicly announced:
AAC - uppers, rifles, and ammunition.
Barnes Bullets - bullets
Black Hole Weaponry - barrels.
Bushmaster Firearms - uppers and rifles.
BWE Firearms - rifles, uppers, and suppressors.
CMMG - barrels.
Delta Company Arms - rifles.
DPMS
Forster - reloading dies.
Lewis Machine and Tool
Noveske - rifles and uppers.
Pacific Tool and Gauge - reamers and gauges
Raven Armament Company - ammo and uppers
Remington - ammunition.
Selph Arms LLC - barrels, uppers, re-chambering, and rifles.
Spike’s Tactical - uppers and rifles.
Umlaut Industries - 300 BLK caliber marked Rifles, Upper and Lowers. 16" and 10" Factory Title II.
Wilson Combat - rifles, hunting and self defense ammunition.
Not yet public:
Rifle Company E
Rifle Company F
Rifle Company G
Ammo Company H
Accessory Company I
Accessory Company J
Accessory Company K
I for one, care a lot actually. This will be for my 4th rifle and I don’t need a $500 Noveske barrel on it. It will be used as a range toy and for light hunting.
Right now, there is a huge gap in the more consumer oriented 300 Blackout market. 300BLK will grow much more in acceptance when there are sub $250 barrels and Lee reloading dies to go with it. The vast majority of the market does not want Noveske barrels, Redding dies, and usage with a suppressor.
Thanks CMMG for keeping us informed.
Yo.
My state doesn’t allow suppressors (period) and I probably wouldn’t buy one even if I could. I’m looking at 300BLK as a reasonable price option for deer hunting with an AR and general gun gun. I like that I can use most/all standard AR mags with 300BLK, unlike 6.8 SPC, that they are claiming ammo will start in the $12.99 range (competitive with cheaper .308 and significantly below any 6.8 I’ve ever seen) and with the standard case head size I can use known quality bolts like BCM. In other words, for a gun that will be largely recreational, I can use a wide range of known high quality parts without breaking the bank, and hopefully the same for ammo.
Waiting for the LMT MRP barrels and the development of hunting type ammo in this caliber.
Right there with you…cannot wait for the factory loaded hunting ammo to hit!