Which Suppressor?

[Fudmottin]

Hi,

I've only recently been told about the 30/221 AKA .300 Whisper. I was told about it by the person who built me a nice custom upper for an AR-15. That upper is in .223 Rem and has provision for a suppressor that I already purchased a long time ago for a Colt AR-15.

Now I'm seriously considering the 30/221 as a new AR-15 upper project. Everything about this round screams, "use a suppressor". Anyone in the US who has a suppressor knows what a headache it can be to go through the Form-4 process (mainly getting the CLEO signature. Once that is obtained, the rest is fairly easy except the long wait).

So now I'm researching suppressors that have been used for the whisper. I'm looking for experiences from people who actually own them and how satisfied they are. So far I've got three in consideration:

The AAC Cyclone
The Gemtech HVT (threaded version)
The AWC Thundertrap

The AWC is actually out of my price range at $995 + NFA Tax + PA sales tax.

BTW, what sort of noise levels do you get without a suppressor? I don't want to do yet another form for an SBR, so I will have a 16.5" barrel made in 1:8 twist. With luck, such a "long" barrel won't mess up accuracy.

[Gpz1100]

i have the aac cyclone and use it on, in 300-221, ar pistol, savage bolt rifle and pistol. with subs the bolt guns sound similar to a pellet gun. the ar is a little noisier. on my 308 ar it's like a 22 rifle

[Malaga]

I really like my Thundertrap.. built like a brick shithouse. If you limit usage on the Whisper to sub loads you can get away with a 9mm can and save some $$.
Just ordered a SWR Trident 9 and have some waiting to do :(

[Pitt300]

VERY pleased w/AAC 762SD w/QD.

[nwcid]

I have a Thundertrap as well but unless you want or need to use it on bigger guns like the .300 Win Mag that it is rated for then it is a bit over kill.
I have heard tons of good things about the AAC 762SD and would be my .30 cal can of choice. Keep in mind with this can you can use it on anything smaller then .308.
If you are only going to shoot (only) subs with the can the Trident is a great way to go. I am looking at getting one as soon as I can afford it, but that is a few months off.

As for the LEO sign off get a Trust and transfer that way. It is so much simpler. Do a web search on it, there is a ton of info out there.

[dksd39]

I have an SWR and SAS. The SWR is a great can but for the money you would be hard pressed to beat the SAS. Its almost half the price. If I had bought the SAS first I would have 2 and not have purchased the SWR.

[Fudmottin]

I missed the SWR and SAS. What brand?

I do happen to own a Remington 700P in .300 Win Mag. And yes, I have considered the Thundertrap for it. However, annoying little things like available cash, namely the lack thereof, have so far prevented me from getting it.

Also the Form-4 thing is such a hassle. However, I have an AWC Raider (yes it was expensive when I got it). Now I'm in dire want of a .30 cal deal. And I know there are more than just three manufacturers out there.

I do love the AWC Raider. It is very solid. So I know the Thundertrap would be very good. It's just the price that turns me off. The Cyclone is just under $700. To put that in perspective, that covers the cost of a bolt / carrier group assembly with change to spare or an A3 upper assembly with change to spare.

I also rarely get to shoot the .300 Win Mag. It is in fact in its box sans scope. It might be a good idea for me to sell it. OK, I threw up in my mouth a little saying that. Sell a gun? Geez! You only do that if they don't work right! :evil

[Pitt300]

Another reason I went w/AAC's 762SD is that it is rated up to a 300 Win Mag!
I also like the fact that it does not shoot loose like some of the other units you hear about.

[nwcid]

Originally Posted by Fudmottin

Also the Form-4 thing is such a hassle. However, I have an AWC Raider (yes it was expensive when I got it).

Again look into doing a trust. It makes the process very simple. NO LEO, NO finger prints, NO photos, NO hassle.

[nwcid]

Originally Posted by Pitt300

Another reason I went w/AAC's 762SD is that it is rated up to a 300 Win Mag!

I did not know that. Man I now wish I had one of those since they go on the M1A so easy