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The video features an in-depth discussion led by James and Kevin Brittingham from Q, introducing the new Boombox firearm. The Boombox is a compact, lightweight, and highly efficient gas-operated weapon designed for both government use and the commercial market. Key points include its sub-five-pound weight, innovative Q-Cert mounting system, and versatile design allowing easy disassembly and caliber changes without tools. The video also delves into the technical aspects of the firearm, such as its high-quality triggers, proprietary parts, and optimized twist rates that enhance both subsonic and supersonic performance. The Boombox outperforms previous models like the Honey Badger with superior accuracy and terminal performance. Additionally, the video discusses the development of the new 8.6mm cartridge, effective for both hunting and military use. Despite its high-end features and substantial energy output, Q is also focusing on budget-friendly alternatives like the Sugar Weasel. The discussion concludes with future plans and the availability of suppressor options such as the Pork Chop.
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In this part of the video, James introduces Kevin Brittingham from Q, who discusses their new project, the Boombox. Kevin explains that the Boombox is a gas-operated firearm designed to be a compact, lightweight weapon similar to the Honey Badger. It’s a 300-meter capable, select-fire gun for government use and semi-automatic for the commercial market. Key features include a sub-five-pound weight, aluminum handguard with stainless steel thread inserts, and a simplified, stronger mounting system called Q-Cert. Unlike the Honey Badger, the Boombox doesn’t require a top rail, and its design allows for easy disassembly and reassembly without needing a vise, making it convenient to change the barrel or caliber.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the specifics of their firearms, highlighting that the controls are identical to previous models, featuring high-quality triggers, proprietary parts, and Picatinny top rails. The handguards are held by two drive screws and a pinch, contributing to strength even without the top rail. They detail the one-in-three twist stainless steel match barrel and an adjustable gas block, optimizing for both subsonic and supersonic operation, claiming better performance than the 300 Blackout. The speaker mentions achieving one MOA accuracy at 300 meters with subsonic rounds and similar expectations for supersonic rounds. They emphasize the energy and efficiency of their design, comparing it to various models like the honey badger and speaking about the family of weapons they’ve developed. Additionally, there is a discussion about the inclusion of rotational energy in calculating muzzle energy due to variations in barrel twist rates.
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In this segment, the discussion focuses on the benefits of using faster twist rates in rifles. The speaker highlights that a faster twist rate can double the expansion of rounds, which is particularly useful for subsonic rifle projectiles that are typically difficult to design for expansion. This innovation means that bullets can be made stronger and still expand easily upon impact, which is a significant shift from traditional reliance on linear velocity for expansion. Additionally, the speaker talks about the Honey Badger rifle, originally designed around the 5.56mm platform but adapted for the .300 Blackout cartridge, and the development of a new cartridge, the 8.6mm. This new design aims to improve performance by offering both subsonic and supersonic options, thereby extending the effective range for hunting and military engagements without the need for extremely long-range capability.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speakers discuss the advantages of a compact carbine system known as the Boombox. They highlight its improved terminal performance at closer ranges compared to a .308 caliber rifle. Despite its compact size, it offers options for both supersonic and subsonic ammunition. They also discuss advancements in projectile stability using faster twist rates, which enhance accuracy and create larger initial wound cavities. Through various tests, including gelatin and real animal targets, they observed the Boombox’s superior performance. The rifle offers significant energy and range benefits while only being slightly heavier than the Honey Badger. They mention it will likely be released at the end of the year or early next year, and will be priced over three thousand dollars, similar to high-end rifles like the SCAR Heavy or HK 762.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the advancements made from the honey badger to the fix rifle over the last decade, highlighting improvements like the easier caliber changes, improved carrier system, and forward gas venting. They express pride in how these refinements have culminated in the new ‘Boombox’, which they assert outperforms the honey badger in significant ways. They also explain the design and manufacturing considerations that keep budget constraints in mind, such as using cost-effective components without compromising on performance, as exemplified by the sugar weasel’s use of standard receiver extensions and Magpul stocks while maintaining essential features like adjustable gas blocks and fast twist barrels.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on offering a cost-effective alternative to the Boombox. The speaker mentions the Sugar Weasel as a great value, affordable option for those who can’t afford the more expensive Honey Badger but want a similar product. They will apply this same approach to a new rifle, making it accessible while maintaining quality features like the trigger, fast twist barrel, and adjustable gas block. They also cover suppressor options, highlighting the Pork Chop suppressor, which comes in both a long, quiet version and a shorter, lighter, hearing-safe version suitable for hunting or self-defense. The segment concludes with a call to action to test the gun.