The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - AR can 5.56 vs 7.62 what do you lose going 7.62???

Logs · July 31, 2012, 01:47 PM

Bought a YHM .22 can now looking for something for an AR. Really like the QD models offered and I am leaning towards a 7.62 YHM can in case I want to use it on another caliber.

My question is what am I losing going to a larger than needed can???

7.62 will be heavier, but what about sound? Are the 5.56 cans that much better reducing sound or will I not be able to tell the difference? Is it worth the extra $$$$ trying to buy an multipurpose can or just stick with 5.56?

Looking at the 7.62 YHM QD can currently, but have not Shot one only demo I tried was 5.56.

July 31, 2012, 01:47 PM	#1
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	AR can 5.56 vs 7.62 what do you lose going 7.62??? Bought a YHM .22 can now looking for something for an AR. Really like the QD models offered and I am leaning towards a 7.62 YHM can in case I want to use it on another caliber. My question is what am I losing going to a larger than needed can??? 7.62 will be heavier, but what about sound? Are the 5.56 cans that much better reducing sound or will I not be able to tell the difference? Is it worth the extra $$$$ trying to buy an multipurpose can or just stick with 5.56? Looking at the 7.62 YHM QD can currently, but have not Shot one only demo I tried was 5.56.