I got my first can (46cal Griffin Bushwacker) in December. Before purchasing I'd planned to get one for several years, so built a good stable of rifles ready to accept it. I have a 30cal Chimera coming any day now as well.
For most rifles, there isn't a terrible advantage to hunting suppressed; it still isn't hearing safe so I'd have plugs anyways. I'd use it if it was convenient. I'm going on a prairie dog hunt and all rifles are set up for the suppressor, so I will use it, to cut down on general noise and make the game less wary.
I have a home range so there is value in the reduced concussion within my shooting house and to be kinder to my neighbors.
The one major exception is I built a 16.25" 458 SOCOM bolt action with the intent to always shoot suppressed. With the suppressor it's no different to wield than any 23" rifle, and it's hearing safe shooting subsonics. My hunting property has almost no shots over 150 yds so this will work. Subsonic 500gr copper Maker bullets open well over an inch, closer to 1.5", I have no doubt they will put deer down. Intend to test this fall.
