In this episode, we break down one of the most anticipated rifle platforms to come out of Q: the BoomBox — a compact, gas-operated powerhouse chambered in 8.6 Blackout. Built as the spiritual and ballistic successor to the Honey Badger, the BoomBox is a bigger, badder evolution designed to bring serious terminal performance in a lightweight, sub-300-meter package.

We cover:

• How the BoomBox expands on the Honey Badger platform with more power, better modularity, and next-gen design choices

• Why the 1:3 twist barrel makes a huge difference for subsonic expansion and close-range devastation

• The role of the 8.6 Blackout cartridge, and how it's shaping up to be what .300 Blackout was to 5.56—only for .308-sized platforms

• Key design innovations: Q-Sert handguard, simplified bolt and buffer system, proprietary charging handle, and yes — “Literally The Best Trigger Ever Made”

• Reliability with both subsonic and supersonic ammo, and what that means for shooters who demand flexibility

• Serious terminal effects in gel testing — but also the over-penetration concerns that come with a round this potent

We also look at the practical side:

• The weight and size advantages despite being an AR-10 platform

• Barrel interchangeability with no need for a vise

• Modularity that includes planned variants like integrally suppressed models and shorter barrels

• The steep price tag (over $3,000), and whether Q’s rumored cost-effective version could open the door to a broader audience

This isn’t just another AR. The BoomBox is Q’s attempt to kill the Honey Badger — with science, and it might just succeed.

Whether you're a Q fan, a caliber nerd, or just curious what happens when 8.6 Blackout meets modern rifle engineering, this is a must-listen.