Banish 22 or 223 suppressor with .17HMR

Glorfindel · September 3, 2024, 10:27 AM

I have a Tikka .17 HMR and both of these suppressors.

I bought the 223 to use with the rifle but it is so big that it makes the gun so front heavy I'm really not sure I want to use it.

Anyone use the banish 22 or a suppressor like it on a 17 HMR? I am worried the power will eventually damage the baffles and/or I will have to clean it extremely frequently.

Appreciate any real word feedback. Thanks. et.

Sharkbite · September 3, 2024, 11:27 AM

I run a Spectre II on my 17hmr. Im amazed at how quiet it actually is. My buddy and i sit on a hillside, chatting without earpro, shooting prairie dogs as they show up and go right back to chatting.

The supersonic crack is always going to be there. I dont think the extra volume of a 223 can will make a big (or any) difference.

FrankenMauser · September 3, 2024, 12:03 PM

The Banish 22 is rated for the cartridge. It should be fine.

The only (almost common) baffle failures that I know of in rimfire cans are with the early TacSol Ascent 22s. But, even then, TacSol will replace the baffle stack for free, at least once, with the newer, stronger design.

I found out about that replacement program after .22 WMR caused two baffles to collapse in mine.

Glorfindel · September 3, 2024, 08:24 PM

Thanks.

jpx2rk · September 4, 2024, 06:50 AM

I have Ruger branded and Sprectre branded RF cans, both rated for 17HMR. Can't tell any real difference between the 2, one fits the threaded muzzle better, so I use it on the 93R17. RF ammo is very dirty, so use one that can be cleaned w/o lots of effort.

taylorce1 · September 4, 2024, 11:57 AM

Either, both will work. I'd probably use the rimfire can.

I was at a suppressor shoot and one demonstrator had a user serviceable can rated for 5.56. He had been using it on suppressed rimfire he said for 5K rounds. He showed us the dirty internals, put it together and did a 30 round mag dump from an AR-15. He then took it off, and the high pressure of the 5.56 rounds blew most of the residue off the baffles.

I'd only do this if your CF suppressor is user serviceable. It doesn't mean you won't need to clean it, you'll just extend the cleaning intervals out. I'd want an all stainless construction of internals as well to throw the internals in a hydrosonic cleaner, and clean the main body by hand to protect the finish.

Glorfindel · September 4, 2024, 07:41 PM

Interesting! I'm not sure what you mean by user-serviceable. The Banish cans come apart easily for cleaning.

taylorce1 · September 5, 2024, 06:27 AM

Some suppressor the baffle stacks are not removable, and aren't considered user serviceable by manufacturer. So I wouldn't shoot rimfire through a suppressor that the baffles couldn't be removed from the suppressor tube.

September 3, 2024, 10:27 AM	#1
Glorfindel Member Join Date: August 31, 2020 Posts: 16	Banish 22 or 223 suppressor with .17HMR I have a Tikka .17 HMR and both of these suppressors. I bought the 223 to use with the rifle but it is so big that it makes the gun so front heavy I'm really not sure I want to use it. Anyone use the banish 22 or a suppressor like it on a 17 HMR? I am worried the power will eventually damage the baffles and/or I will have to clean it extremely frequently. Appreciate any real word feedback. Thanks. et.

September 3, 2024, 12:03 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,644	The Banish 22 is rated for the cartridge. It should be fine. The only (almost common) baffle failures that I know of in rimfire cans are with the early TacSol Ascent 22s. But, even then, TacSol will replace the baffle stack for free, at least once, with the newer, stronger design. I found out about that replacement program after .22 WMR caused two baffles to collapse in mine. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

September 4, 2024, 11:57 AM	#6
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,419	Either, both will work. I'd probably use the rimfire can. I was at a suppressor shoot and one demonstrator had a user serviceable can rated for 5.56. He had been using it on suppressed rimfire he said for 5K rounds. He showed us the dirty internals, put it together and did a 30 round mag dump from an AR-15. He then took it off, and the high pressure of the 5.56 rounds blew most of the residue off the baffles. I'd only do this if your CF suppressor is user serviceable. It doesn't mean you won't need to clean it, you'll just extend the cleaning intervals out. I'd want an all stainless construction of internals as well to throw the internals in a hydrosonic cleaner, and clean the main body by hand to protect the finish. __________________ NRA Life Member

September 5, 2024, 06:27 AM	#8
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,419	Some suppressor the baffle stacks are not removable, and aren't considered user serviceable by manufacturer. So I wouldn't shoot rimfire through a suppressor that the baffles couldn't be removed from the suppressor tube. __________________ NRA Life Member

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September 3, 2024, 11:27 AM	#2
Sharkbite Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2013 Location: Western slope of Colorado Posts: 3,770	I run a Spectre II on my 17hmr. Im amazed at how quiet it actually is. My buddy and i sit on a hillside, chatting without earpro, shooting prairie dogs as they show up and go right back to chatting. The supersonic crack is always going to be there. I dont think the extra volume of a 223 can will make a big (or any) difference.

September 3, 2024, 08:24 PM	#4
Glorfindel Member Join Date: August 31, 2020 Posts: 16	Thanks.

September 4, 2024, 06:50 AM	#5
jpx2rk Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2015 Posts: 391	I have Ruger branded and Sprectre branded RF cans, both rated for 17HMR. Can't tell any real difference between the 2, one fits the threaded muzzle better, so I use it on the 93R17. RF ammo is very dirty, so use one that can be cleaned w/o lots of effort.

September 4, 2024, 07:41 PM	#7
Glorfindel Member Join Date: August 31, 2020 Posts: 16	Interesting! I'm not sure what you mean by user-serviceable. The Banish cans come apart easily for cleaning.