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AR15/10 Rifles
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 1515114" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Multi-caliber just means that you buy a suppressor that you can run on a range of different cartridges and calibers. For example, most all .30 caliber (7.62) suppressors are rated for everything from .223 up to .308 Winchester. Some are rated up to .300 WinMag. And some are rated even higher, up to .300 RUM. It just means that you can shoot anything up to ________ cartridge (whatever the manufacturer says is the highest rated cartridge for that particular can). Most all high-quality .30 caliber suppressors these days are rated up to .300 WinMag, so as long as you don't plan on owning a rifle that is larger than the .300 WinMag, get one that's rated up to .300 WinMag, and you can use it on all your centerfire rifles.</p><p></p><p>As for QD vs. direct thread mount... Buying a QD suppressor is more universal, but at the same time, costs significantly more. The reason being, a suppressor built with a QD mount can sometimes cost up $250 more than a direct-thread suppressor. And on top of that, you have to buy one of those mount-specific muzzle devices for that suppressor for each rifle, and those can cost anywhere from $99 up to $200 each. So, that being said, while it is in-fact more universal and easier to quickly detach and install on another rifle, it will cost more. The direct-thread suppressor is not as universal, and has to be ordered for a specific thread pitch (most all .30 caliber rifle suppressors are threaded for 5/8x24 threads, most .223/5.56 rifles and rimfire rifles are threaded 1/2x28 threads, and .45 pistols are threaded .578x28 threads). Most precision rifle shooters use direct-thread suppressors because they are a bit more predictable and repeatable with POI (point of impact) shift. For my precision bolt-actions and hunting rifles, I plan on going with a direct-thread suppressor. Same for my rimfires. For my AR's, I plan on going with a QD (quick-detach) style to easily swap between rifles, and on and off for constantly changing environments in a SHTF situation.</p><p></p><p>Replaceable end caps are a good thing, because occasionally if something does not line up 100% or something goes wrong, you might get what's called a "baffle strike" or "end cap strike" when the bullet passes through the suppressor. If left unfixed, this can cause POI (point of impact) shift on target. So, if your can is user serviceable, you can remove the end cap and baffles and contact the manufacturer and they might want you to send in the suppressor or the damaged pieces to replace them with new ones. If you have a suppressor that is welded (sealed) up, you will have to send it to the manufacturer to get it fixed or replaced. They also claim that if you have replaceable end caps, and you are shooting a .30 caliber suppressor on a rifle that is chambered for something smaller than .30 caliber, for example a .223 or 6.5mm rifle, if you put a smaller proper-sized end cap on the suppressor, then it will drop the sound rating a couple decibels, but nothing really noticeable by ear, so for this, I don't really consider that a big positive for the replaceable end caps...Some folks might, but 1-2 decibels it's not a deal-breaker for me.</p><p></p><p>Based on this info, tell me what features you are most interested in, and we can work from there helping you decide which suppressor to go with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 1515114, member: 12995"] Multi-caliber just means that you buy a suppressor that you can run on a range of different cartridges and calibers. For example, most all .30 caliber (7.62) suppressors are rated for everything from .223 up to .308 Winchester. Some are rated up to .300 WinMag. And some are rated even higher, up to .300 RUM. It just means that you can shoot anything up to ________ cartridge (whatever the manufacturer says is the highest rated cartridge for that particular can). Most all high-quality .30 caliber suppressors these days are rated up to .300 WinMag, so as long as you don't plan on owning a rifle that is larger than the .300 WinMag, get one that's rated up to .300 WinMag, and you can use it on all your centerfire rifles. As for QD vs. direct thread mount... Buying a QD suppressor is more universal, but at the same time, costs significantly more. The reason being, a suppressor built with a QD mount can sometimes cost up $250 more than a direct-thread suppressor. And on top of that, you have to buy one of those mount-specific muzzle devices for that suppressor for each rifle, and those can cost anywhere from $99 up to $200 each. So, that being said, while it is in-fact more universal and easier to quickly detach and install on another rifle, it will cost more. The direct-thread suppressor is not as universal, and has to be ordered for a specific thread pitch (most all .30 caliber rifle suppressors are threaded for 5/8x24 threads, most .223/5.56 rifles and rimfire rifles are threaded 1/2x28 threads, and .45 pistols are threaded .578x28 threads). Most precision rifle shooters use direct-thread suppressors because they are a bit more predictable and repeatable with POI (point of impact) shift. For my precision bolt-actions and hunting rifles, I plan on going with a direct-thread suppressor. Same for my rimfires. For my AR's, I plan on going with a QD (quick-detach) style to easily swap between rifles, and on and off for constantly changing environments in a SHTF situation. Replaceable end caps are a good thing, because occasionally if something does not line up 100% or something goes wrong, you might get what's called a "baffle strike" or "end cap strike" when the bullet passes through the suppressor. If left unfixed, this can cause POI (point of impact) shift on target. So, if your can is user serviceable, you can remove the end cap and baffles and contact the manufacturer and they might want you to send in the suppressor or the damaged pieces to replace them with new ones. If you have a suppressor that is welded (sealed) up, you will have to send it to the manufacturer to get it fixed or replaced. They also claim that if you have replaceable end caps, and you are shooting a .30 caliber suppressor on a rifle that is chambered for something smaller than .30 caliber, for example a .223 or 6.5mm rifle, if you put a smaller proper-sized end cap on the suppressor, then it will drop the sound rating a couple decibels, but nothing really noticeable by ear, so for this, I don't really consider that a big positive for the replaceable end caps...Some folks might, but 1-2 decibels it's not a deal-breaker for me. Based on this info, tell me what features you are most interested in, and we can work from there helping you decide which suppressor to go with. [/QUOTE]
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