MtnMike Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 Now that stamps are $0.00 and supposedly wait times are minimal, I am contemplating getting a threaded suppressor, which I can use on various .308s I have. Both AR, and bolt actions. I've only previously bought one other suppressor, which was for a .22. That was a few years ago through Silencer Central. I gather they have been on the wrong side of the political fights around NFA stamps. And, I wasn't all that impressed with their silencer for the price. The main attributes I want are good sound suppression, low weight and something I can just disassemble and through in an ultrasonic cleaner for maintenance. Wondering if you guys had any recommendations.
Madhouse Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 Man, I run the Advanced Armament 762-SDN on my AR-10 and I've used it on my 300 BLK bolt action as well. Not super light, so it wouldn't meet your ask there, but great suppression and it's a QD mount which I really dig. https://advanced-armament.com/shop/silencers/762-sdn-6/
Madhouse Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 And I'm going to move this to the Class III forum.
shooterrex Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 Picked up a Whitt Machine Dirty 30. Might be hearing safe buy in no way quiet on 300bo w/subs. Haven't tried it on 308 or 300 Win mag but not impressed.
Madhouse Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 My Ruger American Rifle bolt action running the 200gr subs in 300 blk is much more quiet than open muzzle.
shooterrex Posted January 31 Report Posted January 31 My 300BO pistol is not as loud as unsuppressed but it is still pretty loud. The Dirty 30 does make a difference but I think I would be better using my 20ga Shockwave in the house noise wise. My ears are deaf enough already.
MtnMike Posted February 1 Author Report Posted February 1 I'd love to be able to get a .308 to hearing safe without having to wear hearing protection. Primarily for hunting reasons. I've also been told at the local rifle range that my AR with a muzzle break is a "f@#$ing cannon". I'd rather no be "that guy". Then again, most of the lighter weight titanium models I've perused are around $800-$1500. Hard to justify that kind of expense, when my ProEars pretty much already address the hunting issue and 90% of my shooting is on private land. Especially, if they are not that effective.
shooterrex Posted February 1 Report Posted February 1 The Dirty 30 isn't the best but it was only $250. I am looking for a better can. It does cut down on the muzzle blast to the sides a lot.
98Z5V Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 I've heard nothing but badass things about the AB Suppresors, brother.
shooterrex Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 The reviews I saw were pretty good. $500 is better than a thousand in my budget.
MtnMike Posted February 5 Author Report Posted February 5 Specs look good! Let me know your thoughts once you get the chance to play around with it a bit. Are you direct threading or using a QD mount?
shooterrex Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 Direct thread to start. It is also designed to QD just haven't decided which QD system to pick. Going to swap it between 300BO, 300 Win mag, 308, 6.5 Grendel, and 6.5 Creedmoor.
Rsquared Posted February 7 Report Posted February 7 I went down the AAC route years ago. So I've set up just about all of my rifles with their QD muzzle devices. From 5.56 to 7.62 across the board. The 300BO is by far the quietest. It's just too funny because it's "hollywood" quiet. All you really hear is the action of the rifle and the thump of the round hitting the berm, or the "ting" of the round hitting the metal plate. 7.62 on the other hand. You can get it so it's hearing safe with a decent can. But that's about it. There's always gonna be some kind of "crack" as the round pops off.
sketch Posted February 8 Report Posted February 8 (edited) My buddy recently purchased the ab 10 also. We have yet to compare against my sig 762 tiqd.. Edited February 8 by sketch Shits
shooterrex Posted February 8 Report Posted February 8 3 hours ago, sketch said: My buddy recently purchased the ab 10 also. We have yet to compare against my sig 762 tiqd.. Hope he likes it.
shooterrex Posted February 10 Report Posted February 10 After some research. Think I'm going with the plan B hub mounts.
98Z5V Posted February 10 Report Posted February 10 On 2/5/2026 at 9:12 AM, shooterrex said: Going to swap it between 300BO, 300 Win mag, 308, 6.5 Grendel, and 6.5 Creedmoor. That would be one hellaciously effective test. Kudos to you if you report on something like that, Rex. That is badass, brother.
MtnMike Posted February 27 Author Report Posted February 27 On 2/4/2026 at 12:26 AM, shooterrex said: Just ordered this one. Had a chance to play with it yet? Still curious how it performs, especially on a .308.
shooterrex Posted February 27 Report Posted February 27 Still waiting on the form 3 to get it to my dealer.
shooterrex Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 Finally got a tracking number for the trip to my dealer.
MtnMike Posted March 6 Author Report Posted March 6 On 3/5/2026 at 12:42 AM, shooterrex said: Finally got a tracking number Good deal! Still a heckuva lot quicker process than it was a couple of years ago. right now, I'm up at the lake cabin in Va. taking advantage of excellent weather. Supposed to be near 80 today. Plan to put the thermal on a Tikka .308 and sight it in today. Then, maybe sneak out into the woods before light tomorrow to see if I can see anything. Won't be shooting anything but targets unless I happen to see a coyote.
shooterrex Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 Yep UPS has it out for delivery today. I'll go do the form 4 this afternoon. Then the waiting starts again.
shooterrex Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 Form 4 sent and email received so I'm just waiting again.
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