Is there someone on AR who really knows about suppressors? I used a rifle with on recently and would like to know more about them.

I know quite a bit but here is a better resource

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Ross, I can put you in contact with my guns guys . They know, REALLY know.

If I were you, I would get a firearms trust established ASAP. There is a law firm that does it on line for next to nothing. I can't remember the exact date but before too long, these things will be come a hell of a lot harder to establish. I spent less than $300 to form mine and I got the most elaborate package. They will do it for a lot less.

If you are interested in contacting my gun guys, PM me and I will give you their contact info.

By the way, there is a pretty good chance I will be in Tajikistan in 2018 chasing those big sheep.

What would you like to know? I've been using one on my Daniel Defense MK18 SBR and Daniel Defense M4v3 for over a year now. I can say I've had very good luck with reliability with those rifles and I will be getting a mount for my IMI x95 Tavor soon. The only negative is your gun will get really dirty and you my get some gas blow back to the back of the gun (it can make your eyes water) but that can be fixed with a BCM gun fighter charging handle.

Is there a "best" suppressor out there for a .300 WM?

I'm no expert but I use a YHM Phantom suppressor in 30 cal. It works great on my AR's in 223, 300 Blackout and 308. It's rated for full auto and could be used on a 300WM.

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Originally posted by dogcat:
Is there a "best" suppressor out there for a .300 WM?

http://www.a-tec.no/

Jiri,
Are there US distributors for A-Tec? I used this one in Botswana.

I would check out some of the new multi caliber multi gun suppressor hitting the market they can be used on handguns or rifle and most are rated for 300 win mag. Try Griffin armament, and silencer co,

I already hunted with suppressors in Namibia and in England but I'm not an expert. I used 10 different rifles fitted with this accessory during my hunting trips.
I don't know the brand of all but I used 2 Moose suppressors, 1 A-Tec, 2 MAE, 1 Nielsen Sonic and on rifles from .223 Remington up to .338 Lapua magnum. It's a very good tool when it is well adapted for the caliber. I say that because I shot once with a Weatherby mark 5 in 30-378 Weatherby which had a little suppressor designed for the .30-06 springfield....the noise was still very important
But when the suppressor is well chosen, it reduces well the recoil, the muzzle jump and it's better for our ears. For the moment I always heard the noise of impact when my bullet touched the animal. Sometimes when you are far of game, animals don't understand what happens and you can shoot 2 or 3 in the same group. I already had this opportunity with springboks and fallow deers.
I bought a suppressor for my rifle in 300 Winchester magnum 2 month ago. It's a Hausken JD 224 made in Norway and it works great. Can't wait to use it in Namibia. Yes it's still forbidden for hunting where I live but I think not for long.

dogcat:

I really don't know.

This is the most common style of suppressor here in New Zealand , and they are very common here. Lots of makers for lots of calbres.

http://www.gunworks.co.nz/suppressors.html

I'm proud to say that 2 of the best suppressors in the world are made in Norway;
A-tec and Hausken

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Originally posted by dogcat:
Is there a "best" suppressor out there for a .300 WM?

Depends on the application- (barrel profile, etc)
Own several 300 rated cans-

all the below are top tier-

TBAC Ultra series
GemTech "The One"
OSS
Delta P BrevisII

Imported silencers aren't allowed for civilian sales in the US.

TBAC is a good choice for a bolt action.

Take a look also at Dead Air Armament's Sandman Ti (their titanium direct thread offering). Very quiet, great tone, and light enough. It's not as light as a TBAC can, but it's more durable (probably not an issue, but the edge is there), costs a good bit less, and sounds a little better. Most people buy the Dead Air Sandman L and Sandman S, which are quick-detach cans, but if you're just getting one for a bolt gun, you might as well save the weight and get the titanium direct thread model. This is not to say that the TBAC Ultra cans aren't great. They're really nice and super light. They've done a good job of marketing themselves to the precision market, but I don't think they shoot any better than the Dead Air cans--or, for that matter, any current rifle can with a solid mount.

I would steer away from Advanced Armament cans. Many people feel their innovation has fallen off since they were acquired by Freedom Group. That doesn't mean that you wouldn't be happy with one of their cans--just that there are other options that might serve you better.

If you're going to try to beat the 41f deadline, go ahead and get a .22 LR can, too. The Dead Air Mask is great, as is the SilencerCo Spectre. With subsonic ammo in a .22 bolt gun, the firing pin will seem louder than the report.

I am no expert either, but I can give anecdotal evidence.
In my part of the country, almost all hunters who do a lot of shooting have suppressors on everything from .22 to 375. We carry our rifles too, not just for sitting.
Bottom line is that shooting is a real pleasure and you simply shoot better.
Flinching, in my experience, is as much due to anticipated recoil as noise.
Downside is that there is more weight to carry but largely irrelevant. Balance is not really an issue as you get used to the altered weight.

Ross:

I missed this on the first pass.

But I can add that the Thunderbeast is a great hunting and all around shooting suppressor. With their new collar style arrangement the accuracy and ease of use is both improved. They are light too so the extra length is not really that noticeable on a hunting rifle.