Originally Posted By: 6mm06
Thanks to everyone.
I don't remember exactly "where" I read the things I mentioned, but it was on the net of course, in various forums while I was searching for information. I trust these forums more than others and that's why I asked you guys. I have little knowledge about such things, but I have a strong desire to learn.
If suppressing my .680" barrel is not a good idea due to thickness, then I will just discard that idea. By the way, I just now measured the end of the barrel (not 6 inches from it) and it measures .650".
here are yet more questions.
(1) I have another rifle, a CZ 527 in .17 Remington that has a heavier 24" barrel, which is actually their varmint model. The rifle is super accurate and I have considered suppressing it since it is a very loud one. The barrel end measures .700", but a few inches from the end is considerably thicker since it tapers quite a bit. I understand that the usual thread size for 22 caliber and below is 1/2x28", so would that barrel work fine with that thread, or should I use another thread?
(2) If I understand correctly, using a larger can (30 caliber) on a 22 caliber or less may not suppress as much as using a can more caliber specific. Is that correct?
(3) Another rifle I would like to suppress is a Dtech 6x45 that has a 20" barrel and measures .720" at the end.
What say ye about threading these two barrels? Thread size etc.?
(4) If building my own upper and purchasing a barrel that already has a 5/8x24" thread for a flash hider (6.8 SPC), is that all I need to screw on a can too, or do I need some sort of adapter. Will the can screw up tight enough or the proper distance onto the barrel threaded for a flash hider?
1. 1/2x28 is good to go for the .17 barrel.
2. My Recce 7 and Harvester 30 sound darn good on a Savage Model 25 .223, I'd give a slight edge to the Harvester which will be used on it.
3. That barrel is close to the usually prescribed minimum of .725, you will need to confirm with the gunshith who is threading it and the mfg of the can.
4. That will depend on the suppressor you end up using.
Everyone I know that has cans pretty much uses direct thread for bolt action guns and a can with a QD mount for semi-auto as there is a greater risk of it unscrewing with a higher rate of fire on direct thread cans.
First off, you WILL end up with more than one can, guaranteed. If you're trying to beat the July deadline for 41F with a trust and can only get one can, absolutely get a .30 can that is the lightest, has the mounting options for every rifle you want to suppress, and will handle the barrel lengths and ROF you intend to do with those rifles.
Based on what you listed I would look strongly at the SilencerCo Omega, it performs great on dB tests, tons of mounting options and has a great tone.
If you can afford two, your options open up but make sure one is a lightweight can like the Harvester or one of the Ti options from SAS or TBAC.
I'm sure you'll get a lot more recommendations on brands and models, but the first rule is, the longer you wait, the longer it takes
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