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December 20, 2015, 10:36 AM | #1 |
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gmt halo suppressor questions
So all of my long guns are 5.56/.223s, and I'm really hoping to get a can soon. Does anyone have a gemtech halo? If so what is your opinion on it? Im mainly looking to attatch it to my rifle for hunting and range shooting. I shoot on my own range most of the time so it'd be a plus to shoot without ears on. Also am I better going with a set up like this (using the blank adaptor grove for a hook up point) or are direct thread cans the way to go? I'll never be shooting full auto as I'm not a class 3 holder, so full auto isn't an issue. Just looking for a can that will last and hopefully get the most bang, or lack thereof, for my buck.
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December 20, 2015, 06:57 PM | #2 |
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you won't be shooting .223 without ear protection, at least you shouldn't. subsonic in a bolt gun, no problem, but not an AR. be careful, those things are freaking fast
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The Halo is an old, louder design that has a mediocre mounting system. The only advantage to it is that the buyer can save money by using regular A2-type mounts instead of buying proprietary ones. Quote:
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December 21, 2015, 07:51 AM | #4 |
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So even with a can, I'm going to need ears? Thats a little disheartening. And by class 3 holder i meant I do not have a license to deal in class 3 items. I'm aware of the shim set deal and that isnt quite a deal breaker but I'm looking more and more into direct thread. My local shop is saying to buy a 7.62 can so that I'll have more versatility out of a single can but my only threaded rifles are 5.56s, any input from those who have been there and done that?
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December 21, 2015, 12:04 PM | #5 |
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My first rifle can was a AAC 762sdn-6. Its a 308 can and i run it on 308,300blk and 556. I think the versatility make the 30cal can the way to go for a first can
The downside is it is overbuilt (read long and heavy) for a 556 gun. The sound reduction is about the same as a 556 can. So, it really just depens on your planed usage. 556 ONLY in your future? Get a 556 can and save the weight. If you even think you will shoot larger stuff down the road..get the bigger can now and you are all set Since getting that first rifle can, i have picked up some caliber specific rifle cans. These things are ADDICTIVE!!! |
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If you plan to always keep the silencer mounted on the rifle, direct-thread is fine, and it will carbon-lock to the barrel pretty quickly and won't loosen after that. But if you're like me and you want to be able to easily attach and remove the silencer and you don't want bare threads on your rifle, a quick-attach silencer is the way to go. Also, I've become a huge fan of 14.5" barrels with pinned-and-welded muzzle devices for use with silencers due to the overall length and weight reduction, and you can't do that with a direct-thread silencer. Quote:
So I built a pinned-and-welded 14.5" upper and bought a SilencerCo Saker 5.56. With the shorter barrel and shorter can I dropped about 2.5" and several ounces off my previous setup. That doesn't sound like much, but when it's out on the end of a barrel you definitely notice the difference. That said, I probably wouldn't have bought a 5.56 can if I hadn't got a screaming deal on an industry-priced one directly from SilencerCo (I work at a dealer). And, like Sharkbite said, they're addictive. I'm waiting for the stamp for my 4th can at the moment, and he's way ahead of me. Quote:
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December 22, 2015, 08:42 PM | #7 |
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the only thing I feel comfortable shooting w/o ear protection is sub-sonic 300BLK/9mm and of course .22LR. Pretty sure .45 would be fine as well, just never had the pleasure. Surely there are other heavy/slow sub-sonic rifle calibers out there as well, but you would probably be best suited with a .300BLK upper if you desire quiet shooting. The uppers are super cheap, and you really don't even have to buy a bolt. That said, this is only sound advice if your a reloader because 200+gr sub-sonic 300B.O. ammo isn't nearly as cheap as .223
p.s....the quietest silenced rifle I ever shot was a hi-point 9mm. it was very cool
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January 2, 2016, 07:12 AM | #8 |
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I chose the halo because I wanted a can that could handle full auto and jump from gun to gun without me having to remove all those flash suppressors. If you plan to put it on a rifle and leave it there you could find something better I suppose.
I too would suggest hearing protection when using a suppressed AR/M16 though if I fire a shot or two out back I don't alway use it. |
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