Thinking about getting a 556 suppressor, any recommendations?
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In general you should have ammunition ( cartridges) inherently providing just subsonic speed for projectile....so for 5,56 NATO it will be special cartridge....and with this you might use suppressor and feel that shot isn't loud.
For suppressed shots other stuff is more usable.
In general you should have ammunition ( cartridges) inherently providing just subsonic speed for projectile....so for 5,56 NATO it will be special cartridge....and with this you might use suppressor and feel that shot isn't loud.
For suppressed shots other stuff is more usable.
Yes. In order to effectively use suppressor at first you need to have cartridges providing subsonic speed for Mv 0 + lesser than maybe some 330 m/s and here lesser is better...
5 ,56x45 does have some ammo providing this but usually it is AP type ammo ( ammunition with hardened core for armour piercing purposes or specially designed HP type ammo ) so in a lot of countries it isn't allowed for civies to purchase.
One from best money wise solutions might be to use 22.LR ammo with selection ... this ammo might provide from some 260 m/s till maybe even 550 m/s muzzle velocity....
So if you will purchase normal suppressor and select subsonic rounds ....sound will not be too much problem.
As for handgun be careful with 9*19mm rounds. They does have different muzzle velocities and power...depends from mark and model and device you will use....
With standard type 5,56x45 round . Suppressor will not be enough effective and will not last long time. So prepare to purchase next suppressor quickly and to hear sound and also that it will weight at least 1 lbs if not more ....in best case ....and sound will be still enough loud.
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@RerouteToRemain is the man to ask for this one.
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What host/hosts are you planning on using them on. Barrel length and gas system length?
Are you okay with tuning the rifle or do you not want to fuck with it?
My recommendations will change depending on your answer.
Do you want to use it on other calibers? There are good .30 cal cans that work well on 5.56 as well.
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Also where do you do most of your shooting at.
If it's around reflective surfaces/indoors certain types of suppressors will sound much louder than others that are in the free field around no reflective surfaces.
Also what budget do you have in mind?
If it's around reflective surfaces/indoors certain types of suppressors will sound much louder than others that are in the free field around no reflective surfaces.
Also what budget do you have in mind?
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I have over 20 suppressors and experience with probably triple that.
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Right now just on my 16" 556 upper. Yeah I was thinking about getting a .30 as I'm sure I'll eventually get a 300 upper. Don't mind messing with the rifle as long as it doesn't require rocket surgery. Mix of shooting indoors and outdoors so you wouldn't recommend a can when indoors?
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Do you know the gas length of the upper?
The indoor vs outdoor question was more for recommendation purposes. I always shoot suppressed, it makes a massive difference. I also recommend still wearing hearing protection, especially indoors or near reflective surfaces. Like an overhead shade cover, wall, etc.
Huxwrx and other "flow through" designs sound excellent out in say an open field but sound significantly louder indoors or around reflective surfaces vs more traditional non-flow through designs.
Okay just to start the process of recommendations. But these can change depending on your answers.
Liberty Precision Machine Torch
Combat Application Technologies ODB 718
Combat Application Technologies WB 718
Silencerco Velos LBP .30 or .556
Otter Creek Labs Polonium K or Polonium 30.
HUXWRX flow556k
FOR Systems monarch
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I have a 22cal Suppressor rated to 22-250. I put it on and off all the 22 cal stuff I have. The wait was a pain, but I like it. Prefer to shoot with rather than without it. Can't recommend the brand I got as the company is out of business. But What I have can be disassembled and cleaned. Try to get something like that. And preferably a nice 1/28 threaded suppressor. I believe those quick detach types change zero easily. Nobody wants that.
Oh, and there are .30cal cans out there with swappable thread inserts so you could get one and go from 30cal stuff to your 22 cal stuff too.
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I have Dead Air muzzle devices on all my rifles, and use Nomad and sandman, they are enough quiet on 5.56 guns but can also use them on .300BO without issue. I like the versatility
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Hxwrx Flow 5.56 is pretty awesome! And only waited 5 day for approval which is even more awesome! Looks like ATF finally got their shit together.
