308 Suppressor?

Beretta686 · April 20, 2008, 01:07 PM

I have a chance to buy a 30 cal suppressor that I'd like to float between a Savage .308 and a 7.62 upper on my AR-15 SBR. I'll prob use it for pig hunting but it's mostly just to be cool.

Everything looks good on paper, but I've spoke to a few of our snipers who didn't really care that much for suppressors and say their not worth the effort.

I have a .22 suppressor that's kick-ass but I have very little experience with center-fire suppressors. I've seen some things on youtube but that's about it.

Can I get some of your thoughts on putting a suppressor on a 308 and 7.62, when I don't have access to sub-sonic ammo?

VUPDblue · April 20, 2008, 02:57 PM

It's still enjoyable. BTW, which suppressor is it that you are looking at?

Wildalaska · April 20, 2008, 08:12 PM

Talk to Zak Smith here on the Board.

www.thunderbeastarms.com

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MGRacer · April 20, 2008, 08:49 PM

A suppressed accurate .308 rifle is a real joy. Adding the suppressor to my already accurate rifle actually tightened the groups. I use supersonic match (my handloads) ammo and can shoot it without ear muffs.

Savage 110 Tactical with AAC Cyclone Suppressor

Zak Smith · April 20, 2008, 09:03 PM

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Everything looks good on paper, but I've spoke to a few of our snipers who didn't really care that much for suppressors and say their not worth the effort.

I've been shooting suppressed bolt guns with full-power ammunition for several years. It's hard to go back, and I virtually never shoot my LR precision rifles unsuppressed now. (The only one I do is the 338LM because of heat input to the can causing mirage after sustained fire.)

A suppressed 308 is about as loud as a 22LR - definitely worthwhile.

Wildalaska · April 20, 2008, 09:20 PM

you need to do one for 338 lapua zak, my buddy will be calling you

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Zak Smith · April 20, 2008, 09:20 PM

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you need to do one for 338 lapua zak, my buddy will be calling you

Stand by...

Beretta686 · April 21, 2008, 08:51 AM

I'm looking at a YHM that a buddy of mine is looking to unload before he goes down-range.

MGRacer: I have that exact same set up. Did you get a threaded barrel or have the factory one threaded?

Does the suppressor change the impact much?

MGRacer · April 21, 2008, 09:58 PM

I had the factory barrel threaded. Yes, adding the suppressor does change the POI, but it is consistent every time you add the suppressor. Now I always shoot with the suppressor so it does not matter.

Wildalaska · April 21, 2008, 10:21 PM

My POA shift using Zaks can with 100 grain Norma 6.5x55 loads @2700 fps (mild load) was one click at 100....1/4 MOA..

Thats between Barrel with Brake and Barrel with can.....I am betting no POA shift between bare barrel and can.

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April 20, 2008, 01:07 PM	#1
Beretta686 Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 761	308 Suppressor? I have a chance to buy a 30 cal suppressor that I'd like to float between a Savage .308 and a 7.62 upper on my AR-15 SBR. I'll prob use it for pig hunting but it's mostly just to be cool. Everything looks good on paper, but I've spoke to a few of our snipers who didn't really care that much for suppressors and say their not worth the effort. I have a .22 suppressor that's kick-ass but I have very little experience with center-fire suppressors. I've seen some things on youtube but that's about it. Can I get some of your thoughts on putting a suppressor on a 308 and 7.62, when I don't have access to sub-sonic ammo? __________________ "Our contract called for 16 cases of rifles and ammunition for $10,000 dollars, not a machine gun...........That is our present to the General"-Pike Bishop “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

April 20, 2008, 02:57 PM	#2
VUPDblue Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,981	It's still enjoyable. BTW, which suppressor is it that you are looking at? __________________ Silencers have NEVER been illegal !

April 20, 2008, 08:49 PM	#4
MGRacer Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Posts: 130	A suppressed accurate .308 rifle is a real joy. Adding the suppressor to my already accurate rifle actually tightened the groups. I use supersonic match (my handloads) ammo and can shoot it without ear muffs. Savage 110 Tactical with AAC Cyclone Suppressor __________________ "A man's gotta do what he thinks is best."

April 21, 2008, 08:51 AM	#8
Beretta686 Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 761	I'm looking at a YHM that a buddy of mine is looking to unload before he goes down-range. MGRacer: I have that exact same set up. Did you get a threaded barrel or have the factory one threaded? Does the suppressor change the impact much? __________________ "Our contract called for 16 cases of rifles and ammunition for $10,000 dollars, not a machine gun...........That is our present to the General"-Pike Bishop “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.”

April 21, 2008, 09:58 PM	#9
MGRacer Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Posts: 130	I had the factory barrel threaded. Yes, adding the suppressor does change the POI, but it is consistent every time you add the suppressor. Now I always shoot with the suppressor so it does not matter. __________________ "A man's gotta do what he thinks is best."

April 20, 2008, 08:12 PM	#3
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	Talk to Zak Smith here on the Board. www.thunderbeastarms.com WildawesomeproductAlaska TM

April 20, 2008, 09:20 PM	#6
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	you need to do one for 338 lapua zak, my buddy will be calling you WildpicsandvideosinthecmaeraAlaska TM

April 21, 2008, 10:21 PM	#10
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	My POA shift using Zaks can with 100 grain Norma 6.5x55 loads @2700 fps (mild load) was one click at 100....1/4 MOA.. Thats between Barrel with Brake and Barrel with can.....I am betting no POA shift between bare barrel and can. Wildmorelikea22shortAlaska TM