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July 25, 2017, 03:51 PM | #1 |
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Shooting 5.56 in a .30cal can?
I'm sure shooting a .30 cal suppressor on a 5.56 rifle won't hurt it at all, but I'm curious to how effective it would be. Aside from some possible decibel improvement, what would be an advantage of getting a 5.56 can for my 5.56s? Disadvantages to using a .30 cal can on a 5.56?
Is the decibel difference between a 5.56 can and a .30 can large enough to be worth getting a can of each caliber? Or is it negligible enough to just have a .30 cal can and swap it between all my .30 and 5.56 rifles? |
July 25, 2017, 05:18 PM | #2 | |
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I use my 30cal can on a 556 AR. Performance wise it works just as well as a dedicated 556. Main disadvantage is that it is longer and heavier than required. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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July 25, 2017, 09:55 PM | #3 |
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I just took possession of my new dedicated 22 can. My two cents: there is a discernible difference in muzzle signature between the big .30 cal can and the shorter but slightly fatter 22 can. The dedicated 22 can is very close to the sound of a open muzzle 22lr even with full power .223 commercial ammo. The 30 cal can was never that quiet on the .223.
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July 26, 2017, 06:02 AM | #4 |
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Generally a.30 can on a .223 will be 3-4db louder than a .22 can. But you can use the .30 on many other firearms.
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July 26, 2017, 09:23 AM | #5 |
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So sounds like not much advantage; 3-4 decibels and maybe a couple ounces of weight. At least not enough to justify buying another $600+ suppressor plus $200 tax stamp. Maybe down the road, if the HPA or SHUSH act passes, I'll get a dedicated 5.56 suppressor for my 5.56's. Until then, I'll just swap my .30cal can between all my guns.
I do, however, plan on getting a rimfire can next! Swap that back and forth between my Mark III and 10/22. |
July 26, 2017, 01:21 PM | #6 | |
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The bit higher decibel level (sound signature) running a 30-cal can on a 5.56 is one. However, for the guy who wants to buy only one can for multiple .30 and .223/5.56 host rifles, going this route probably makes sense. Another trade-off is length and weight. Most .30-cal cans, by design, hang longer off the muzzle and are heavier over-all than a dedicated .22 can. If you only shoot your .223/5.56 rifle or carbine off a bipod while proned-out, it doesn't matter. But if you're running around toting it, whether for hunting (like chasing hogs or whatever), any extra weight on the gun is going to add up. So a lighter, dedicated .22 can for that type of "move & shoot" use makes sense. |
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