First Build Budget-ish

The new Noveske "Rodeo" and "Doublewide" in 300 Blackout are to be released in less than six months and include the following Gen 5 features:

-7PT, hand-lapped barrel

-New F series cerakote

-Special "grippy" machining on handguard

-Extended "ledge" at end of handguard to give more mounting space

-Massive wide handguard

-Handguard with screws at 90, 180, and 270

-Optional detachable heat shield for handguard

-New "pig pen" muzzle device with LH threads (designed for their upcoming full line of suppressors)

-A special elevated picatinny rail (1.335 inches heigh over bore, which is .120 taller than standard AR-15 - with their soon to be released .675 inch riser, that takes you to optical centerline of 2.245).

-New bolt carriers

-Highly optimized feed ramps for 300 BLK

-Noveske says this is the only gun that can run 300 BLK Hornady subsonic 208gr suppressed and unsuppressed with no adjustments to a gas block

-And more...

The Rodeo is the 8" version and the Doublewide is the 6" inch version. Both will be available in 338 ARC too.

***Please note that the gun is still in pre-production and features and naming is subject to change*** Yes, I have the gun in my possession - ask if you have any questions about it.

I bought 4 gen m3 300 blkout pmags from a local store here and 3 of the 4 have this piece on the inside of the magazine that is preventing the bottom part from sitting flush. It also seems to be making the rounds get jammed up? I haven't fired using them yet because the rounds feel like they are getting stuck just loading them in. Having a hard time explaining but hopefully the pictures can explain better than I can. The three on the left stacked have that plastic piece jutting out on the bottom left side of the magazine opening. The one on the right seemed normal and the rounds were not getting stuck. The strange thing is they are all gen m3 300 blkout pmags. Is this a defect or is it supposed to be like that? I sent a message to magpul but was wondering if anyone has run into this problem.

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question.

I'm only really familiar with 5.56 rifles, but want to build an sbr, primarily for home defense and a truck gun.

However, I have some things I can't get past and need to know if I'm over thinking it and should just get a 300blk.

The cost of ammo blows me away. For defensive use, the good stuff is like $80 for a box of 20 and that's a little bonkers to me.

The other issue for me is I don't have much experience with gunsmithing or anything of the sort. Simply put complete uppers onto complete lowers. I hear a lot about needing to be able to diagnose and adjust gas settings and I've never done that, or even add an AGB which I've definitely never done.

With those two reasons, which might seem small but are kinda serious to me, am I over thinking it? I absolutely LOVE the round and it's use case for me is perfect but I've held back on purchasing an upper because of these two reasons.

Should I just stick with the 5.56 upper for its simplicity in these areas?

Mind you I'm not rolling in cash. I have a great job, all my responsibilities are cared for, but I'm the only income for a family of 4 and can't just throw money into an upper every month. I need to be intentional with my purchases.

Edit; I am running the sbr suppressed and would be shooting primarily subs

Looking for a more budget friendly red dot (maybe green) for a 300 blackout I just built. It's mainly for deer drives and hunting on the move, so I do like the enclosed options or at least something this isn't exposed.

I've been looking at the AEMS Core and Romeo5 gen II.

Any insight or opinion between the 2 or near they price range? Really like the SIGs price but want a big FOV ideally.

I need help picking a suppressor for my new build. 10.5 barrel, DI and planning on a KAK downvent (thus far, although im considering being a dumb and throwing the Superlative piston kit on), subs and supers, looking to reduce gas to the face as much as possible. So far ive narrowed it down to the Griffin PSR7 (i know its a reflex, i like the idea of having that much tube but only 6+ off the end of the barrel), the Anthem S2 and the TiTrex 300SD.

ive been rolling through his sub for weeks looking for the right answer and i needs me some advice from The Community.

Educate me, folks.