r/DesertTech

I found a fully upgraded AUG (Nato w/bolt release) and am heavily considering purchasing. It has an ARID trigger pack, handguard, kns gas plug, brass deflector, etc. Almost perfect.

I also found a brand new WLVRN for basically the same price. And a slightly used one with a JARD trigger pack, also same price. All 3 are exactly in my budget.

I'm legitimately torn. The AUG has legendary history, although some reported issues with QC on the new A3M2. WLVRN seems solid in 5.56 and DT is reportedly on top of customer service these days (to help repair their image from the MDR probably.)

Anyone here been able to shoot both? How do they feel?

I'm guessing the heavily upgraded AUG will be heavier than a stock WLVRN. AUG seems to shoot quite smooth with adjustable gas, though WLVRN tends to be enjoyable for most who review it.

Either would primarily be 5.56 and probably stay that way, so I'm not too concerned about larger calibers at this point.

I wish I could try them out but I don't know of anyone who owns them! Tragic. Curious about your thoughts.

I recently picked up a WLVRN chassis and am waiting on my Form 1 to clear. Once it does, I need to choose between 5.56 and 300 BO for the conversion kit.

I am leaning towards 5.56 because:

• I already have ammo, mags, and a suppressor for 5.56
• .223 is super cheap since I plan for this to primarily be a fun/comp gun
• if for whatever reason I need to use this for home defense, 5.56 seems better for my living situation (apartment) ballistically speaking
• better recoil? basing this on projectile weight

However, the 300 BO conversion kit is whispering to me:

• better suppression capabilities from a short barrel
• ammo isn't much more expensive than 68gr BTHP 5.56 that I usually get
• more likely to stop a threat with one shot (but I worry about over penetration/lack of tumbling)

I know that the FBI ballistics lab found that 64gr out of an 11.5" 5.56 barrel was the best for their use cases, which I use as a proxy for home defense. But does 300 BO really come out as the superior cartridge for home defense in a dense urban housing situation?