Recommend a threaded 243 or 223 and can?

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I’d like to quiet down my groundhog hunting. I currently shoot a fluted barrel Savage 243 (it’s getting heavy), a Savage Model 16 (stainless) 223 or a Browning A-bolt 22 Hornet. None are threaded. I’d like to get another 243 or 223 (preferably Savage but open to others) that can accept a can, and would appreciate any recommendations along with a can.

The 243 has a 24” barrel and the 223 has a 22” barrel. I feel like I’d like something shorter since the can is going to extend the length.
 
Ruger American Go Wild, camo, v-block, 5/8x24 threaded with brake, adjustable trigger, shorter barrel and mine shoots 58, 87 or 100 gr very well. And very accurate!
Budget friendly.
 
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The Omega 300 is on my short list. Good price, 0 tax stamp & full Auto rated. Enough guns are threaded anymore you have some to choose from.
 
You could changed out the barrels on the Savages in about 20 minutes each. I intend to do that on one of mine. I'm waiting on my 30 caliber AB 10 to get approved as I type this. It's supposed to be pretty good. $525 out the door with the sales tax and a $20 single shot trust.
 
22magnum22 said:
Ruger American Go Wild, camo, v-block, 5/8x24 threaded with brake, adjustable trigger, shorter barrel and mine shoots 58, 87 or 100 gr very well. And very accurate!
Budget friendly.
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I can't say that I'm all that much of a Ruger fan but I have a couple friends that bought these Ruger American rifles because they were able to get them so cheap and wanted to give them a try. Both were actually very shocked and surprised with how well they shot especially for the cost.

As for a suggestion on a can if you're looking for something light, short, and still does a good job of suppression I'd take a look at one of Airlock Industries Zero Gravity's cans. I have a friend with one of their Zero Gravity 6.5 cans and they are very impressive and Danny the owner seems to be a pretty standup dude too.

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I’m shooting the Ruger Go Wild .243 with a Banish 30 suppressor and it’s pretty quiet and very fun to shoot. It’s my primary coyote rifle.
 
For a short and light weight can, I went with a Scythe - TI can. It's not full auto rated, and there have been reports of failed welds, but mine has been great.
 
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You could changed out the barrels on the Savages in about 20 minutes each. I intend to do that on one of mine. I'm waiting on my 30 caliber AB 10 to get approved as I type this. It's supposed to be pretty good. $525 out the door with the sales tax and a $20 single shot trust.
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Sir I'm quite certain you are mistaking that for a warthog ..not a raptor ..10 ring
I own plenty of them and you will never see a Raptor 10 ring for that price ....ever !
You have an 8 ring Warthog in 30 cal
 
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You can't go wrong with a Tikka T3X. I have a Tikka T3X Super Lite in 243 Win and while mine is not threaded, all of them are that I see on the shelves today.
 
One of my more handy 223 bolt guns is a Bergara B14 Ridge SP. It has an 18” barrel and I run an AB Suppressor Raptor with a 3” reflex mount and a 22 cal end cap. Only as long as a 24” barreled rifle , very quiet , and accuracy that nobody here will probably believe if I posted a target pic! I also upgraded the flimsy synthetic stock to an HMR stock and AICS mags.
 
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I have been looking at a Bergara B14 in .223 Rem with a threaded barrel about 16 or 18 inches long. The price was listed at about $850. It's guaranteed 1" MOA and looks like an upgrade from a Ruger American or Savage.
 
Personally I'd have what I have threaded.

Pick a can, highest quality you can afford, and go for broke.

There are some cans that in the .22 CF range that actually are 6mm capable. Although, those I would definitely use a alignment rod if shooting 6mm bore sized host. If I wanted to use just 1 can. Which I personally don't do, and would advise to go .30 caliber as insurance, to prevent baffle strike. I like to use QD mounts, which also drives my opinion to what I mentioned.
Direct thread is "usually" more concentric to the bore, but not always. Either method can be off.
Which is best? The one you pick, although others will argue and have opinions. But fact is the one that works for you is usually great. My hunting buddy only does direct thread, while I use QD mounts. Both systems work. I just simply prefer the quick change ability with the QD method. Although one can I have is direct thread only. (here I'm referring to Centerfire cans only, the rimfires can are all direct thread.)

Omega 300 has been a work horse for me. The OCL plutonium series (long version) have treated me well, and replaced the Omega on the .22 Centerfire host's.
The AB series are extremely interesting to me, don't have one in the stable. (doesn't mean I would not like to obtain one later). From what I can see that offering is worth while while I can't tout it from personal experience. The reflex ability is desirable (AB Raptor10, usually around 1,000.00, the 8 is a bit more affordable), although the OCL plutonium can be done as a reflex as well, which honestly after purchasing the items from OCL is not a true cost saving over the Raptor.

Suppressors are like tator chips ya just can't have one and lead to a addiction of sorts.
 
I run a Nomad TI XC on my tikka 308 and 223. Also use it for my AR. Fantastic can. And quite light. A use their proprietary quick detach system so it's easy to move it around. I've lugged it for miles in the mountains this year. It's a game changer for hunting as far I'm concerned. Anyway, highly recommend the Nomad.
 
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