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<blockquote data-quote="Memberberries" data-source="post: 1745593" data-attributes="member: 106647"><p>I agree and disagree on the direct thread vs quick attach. I've seen baffle strikes on both and I've seen flawless operation of both, it's all in the person using it. Make sure that you regularly check direct thread cans when shooting, not hard to do and it's a good habit to have. </p><p></p><p>When you compare the cost it's into the Grey area because I can only shoot one rifle at a time but I can easily bring multiple to the range, the cost of a tax stamp for a second can buys me 3 asr single port muzzle brakes($66 a piece at midway vs $200 tax stamp) . These brakes can be different threads where I would have needed multiple fixed mounts anyway at about the same cost as the muzzle device and now I see the cost as a mute point, most people aren't setting up enough guns for their one QD can to actually pay for another can. If I wanted a different caliber can for more effective suppression on that caliber I would justify it in that way but I think that my 30 cal can works good enough on a 22-250 that I personally don't need the smaller bore can.</p><p></p><p>My favorite hunting can is my harvester. I have both the asr mount and the direct thread and when setting up my phone with a sound meter app I can't see any difference between the two. Not saying it's not there just that you need better equipment to measure it. I actually feel like I get more first round pop with direct thread because of the larger blast chamber area but better follow-up shot suppression. The direct thread is lighter but I use the ASR mount more often. The anchor brake on the harvester is another nice feature, I've used both the flat front cap and the brake and prefer shooting with the brake. </p><p></p><p>There are a lot of options out there and there are many different ways to make a quick attach adapter. I personally prefer locking type adapters such as the silencerco ASR or many of the others that index and lock. I've never had mine come loose, it gets used on bolt actions and semi-autos. No mag dumps because it's not rated for full auto but it does get a lot of rounds. </p><p></p><p>I've got direct thread cans and a couple types of QD's. A direct thread can on a barrel gets loose when shooting then if you snug while it's hot you can't get the can off once cooled, you have to loosen the can while hot. Not a problem if the can lives with that gun but if you move it around at home you get tired of having to find a wrench or burn 5 rounds heating up the can to remove it. My safe is too short for me to leave cans on my longer guns, not an issue on short ones though. That problem will be solved some day but for now it's more of an inconvenience for direct thread. </p><p></p><p>There are more opinions on this subject than you can shake a stick at and I know that I'm just one more guy sharing his opinion on the internet and I don't expect it to be enlightening for anyone. This is just a summary of my thoughts based on personal experience. Make sure that you make your decision based on what is important to you and if you are worried about carrying a 9" can vs a 7" can on the end of your gun in the woods maybe consider a qd can and carrying the can in a pouch on the stock or something like that. You don't notice the length when shooting, the longer can might help you be more stable except in stiff wind and provide better sound suppression.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Memberberries, post: 1745593, member: 106647"] I agree and disagree on the direct thread vs quick attach. I've seen baffle strikes on both and I've seen flawless operation of both, it's all in the person using it. Make sure that you regularly check direct thread cans when shooting, not hard to do and it's a good habit to have. When you compare the cost it's into the Grey area because I can only shoot one rifle at a time but I can easily bring multiple to the range, the cost of a tax stamp for a second can buys me 3 asr single port muzzle brakes($66 a piece at midway vs $200 tax stamp) . These brakes can be different threads where I would have needed multiple fixed mounts anyway at about the same cost as the muzzle device and now I see the cost as a mute point, most people aren't setting up enough guns for their one QD can to actually pay for another can. If I wanted a different caliber can for more effective suppression on that caliber I would justify it in that way but I think that my 30 cal can works good enough on a 22-250 that I personally don't need the smaller bore can. My favorite hunting can is my harvester. I have both the asr mount and the direct thread and when setting up my phone with a sound meter app I can't see any difference between the two. Not saying it's not there just that you need better equipment to measure it. I actually feel like I get more first round pop with direct thread because of the larger blast chamber area but better follow-up shot suppression. The direct thread is lighter but I use the ASR mount more often. The anchor brake on the harvester is another nice feature, I've used both the flat front cap and the brake and prefer shooting with the brake. There are a lot of options out there and there are many different ways to make a quick attach adapter. I personally prefer locking type adapters such as the silencerco ASR or many of the others that index and lock. I've never had mine come loose, it gets used on bolt actions and semi-autos. No mag dumps because it's not rated for full auto but it does get a lot of rounds. I've got direct thread cans and a couple types of QD's. A direct thread can on a barrel gets loose when shooting then if you snug while it's hot you can't get the can off once cooled, you have to loosen the can while hot. Not a problem if the can lives with that gun but if you move it around at home you get tired of having to find a wrench or burn 5 rounds heating up the can to remove it. My safe is too short for me to leave cans on my longer guns, not an issue on short ones though. That problem will be solved some day but for now it's more of an inconvenience for direct thread. There are more opinions on this subject than you can shake a stick at and I know that I'm just one more guy sharing his opinion on the internet and I don't expect it to be enlightening for anyone. This is just a summary of my thoughts based on personal experience. Make sure that you make your decision based on what is important to you and if you are worried about carrying a 9" can vs a 7" can on the end of your gun in the woods maybe consider a qd can and carrying the can in a pouch on the stock or something like that. You don't notice the length when shooting, the longer can might help you be more stable except in stiff wind and provide better sound suppression. [/QUOTE]
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