Which Suppressor?

[redtazdog]

Originally Posted by 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.

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A+ for the AAC 762sd
I have been using it on my AR and the TC.
Soon I will have a dedicated 300 whisper can that is light like a
9mm can.
James at Degroat Tac Arm was making a small amount of
the 300 whisper Recon cans that are 12 inch.
http://www.armamentsales.com/suppressors.htm
This can will work perfect for a integeral setup I have planned.

[dksd39]

here the SWR link
http://www.swrmfg.com/products.asp
and the SAS link
http://www.sas-llc.us/product1.php

[Medic650]

I have a Yankee Hill Machine Phantom 7.62. On my whisper upper the action cycling is the loudest noise with subsonics. On my 308 winchester it sounds like a pellet gun with subsonic. The YHM Phantom is rated for full auto and 300 Win Mag also.

[Fudmottin]

Originally Posted by nwcid

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

I'll have to check that out. It sounds too good to be true though.

Of course the entire NFA + GCA should just go away.

Excise taxes are one thing. But the NFA + GCA can't possibly be legal.

[Fudmottin]

Well in terms of choices, I think the decision on which suppressor to get is actually becoming more difficult! :-)

I've got quite a list of possibilities going.

I must confess that I am a bit concerned about the less expensive suppressors. How can a suppressor that is just over half the price of an AWC Thundertrap be as good or as reliable?

[interceptor]

In answer to two of your questions:

YHM is a good can, mine works just fine and the price was even better.

Doing your transfers through a revocable living trust is easy, fast, and most important, legal. I did my first transfer personally and the following 3 through the trust I set up. WAY faster.

[Gpz1100]

everyone builds a better mouse trap

my first can was a 22lr using stamped washers. cost was 89 bucks. with std velocity or subs, i don't see how a $500 can could be any quieter. $.02

[dksd39]

to address your concern about price- big company=big overhead. The small builders do not have an advertising budget or a sales rep staff but that does not mean they make an inferior pruduct. In fact it has been my experience that they often provide an excellent product with better customer service. Do a little research on the builders in this thread and you will find a ton of info. You will be happy with any can from any builder so far mentioned and you can pay more for a name if you choose

[Fudmottin]

Thanks for the info so far. From what I understand with the trust thing, I have to get an NFA lawyer to set that up. Presumably I still pay the $200 NFA tax too. So this seems like the route to go if I can't get the CLEO sign off. From what I've read elsewhere, that shouldn't be an issue.

As for the lower cost suppressors, one of my concerns is maintenance. My AWC Raider is made from 304 Stainless steel and simply won't rust. It also has no wipes or artificial environment like packing that needs to be maintained. And it doesn't care if I dunk it in hot, soapy water (that is the recommended cleaning method).

Durability is the other concern I have. I would likely empty a 20 round magazine (or even a 30) in a short time. Those things get hot. Although I imagine whisper loads have lost a lot of gas heat in a 16" barrel as well as muzzle blast.

Essentially I want the suppressor to outlive me (and I never want to die!).

So if all the above mentioned suppressors can do that, I would be very tempted to go with one that is rated for at least the 7.62x51. That would be for a possible future purchase of an AR-10. We'll see how the law goes on that. I'm probably going to sell the .300 Win Mag. There are just no ranges around to let it get its legs. Shooting a .300 Win Mag at ranges under 500 meters seems like such a waste.

[interceptor]

Originally Posted by Fudmottin

From what I understand with the trust thing, I have to get an NFA lawyer to set that up.

Nope. You can set it up yourself at home.