.30 cal suppressor on 5.56MM?

Willie Sutton · March 2, 2012, 10:46 AM

Just enjoying living in a place where for the first time in my life I can buy all of the goodies I want... so thoughts turn to SBR's and Cans.

With the basic arsenal of .308's and 5.56mm platforms, what ought I know about using a 30 caliber can on a 22 caliber centerfire rifle for flexibility? Idea is to buy a can for the M1A and be able to stick it onto the AR when desired.

Ideas?

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Herr Walther · March 2, 2012, 10:47 AM

Seems to me there would be quite a bit of blow-by.

Willie Sutton · March 2, 2012, 10:53 AM

I'd agree from a theoretical standpoint... but there's nothing like boots on the ground:

Who has done it, v/s thought about it?

Willie

Jim Watson · March 2, 2012, 10:56 AM

I have READ that there is only about a one dB loss in suppression from using a size larger "can."

I have seen it at the pistol level, a .45 suppressor on a 9mm gun is still quiet enough that the ring of the bullet against a steel plate and the slap of the slide are as loud as the muzzle blast, maybe louder.

SR420 · March 2, 2012, 11:15 AM

Willie Sutton, I run my lone .30 caliber can on my M14s, 7.62x39 AKM and 5.56mm AR without issue.

Willie Sutton · March 2, 2012, 11:26 AM

Thanks Guys...

Willie

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March 2, 2012, 10:46 AM	#1
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	.30 cal suppressor on 5.56MM? Just enjoying living in a place where for the first time in my life I can buy all of the goodies I want... so thoughts turn to SBR's and Cans. With the basic arsenal of .308's and 5.56mm platforms, what ought I know about using a 30 caliber can on a 22 caliber centerfire rifle for flexibility? Idea is to buy a can for the M1A and be able to stick it onto the AR when desired. Ideas? .

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March 2, 2012, 10:53 AM	#3
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	I'd agree from a theoretical standpoint... but there's nothing like boots on the ground: Who has done it, v/s thought about it? Willie

March 2, 2012, 10:56 AM	#4
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	I have READ that there is only about a one dB loss in suppression from using a size larger "can." I have seen it at the pistol level, a .45 suppressor on a 9mm gun is still quiet enough that the ring of the bullet against a steel plate and the slap of the slide are as loud as the muzzle blast, maybe louder.

March 2, 2012, 11:26 AM	#6
Willie Sutton Junior member Join Date: January 26, 2012 Posts: 1,066	Thanks Guys... Willie .