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What load are you running on the sub 308 rounds?

I've got some trail boss, I run 5gr, in my 223 AI to make it sound like a mouse fart.... lol

Those are 190gr Sierras and 11.0gr's of Trail Boss.

I tried getting my .223's sub sonic, but the 75's got too wobbly when I did so I gave up and switched to the .308.

The 1-10" twist is perfect for those 190's.



Travis

Well I guess I'll be buying me some 190's...

Thanks Travis....

Pat, has a suppressor affected your 6CM's accuracy even slightly? I'm sure this is a rookie question, and I've read that it doesn't, but "accuracy" is defined differently by different shooters. I like YOUR definition.........even if I can't match it.

My logic (probably faulty and for sure untested), is that the exit of the suppressor is less "match-like" than a GAP barrel crown. Might not matter, but I know you'd notice if it did.

Thanks

You'll be lovin' it.




Travis

I have three other 6 Creeds, and the suppressed version seems to be the most accurate, not that the other two aren't very accurate. One is a GAP10 that shoots pretty consistant in the 1/2" range. The other is a GAP build on a Surgeon action that shoots 3/8". I'm not going to say the suppressor enhances accuracy, but it sure doesn't hinder it. I think it's really important that they are installed correctly.

Thanks Pat. That's all I needed to hear.

One thing I did notice when I put a HTG can on a 26" barrel is that it did change the POI, but when you put close to a pound on the end it should change a few things.

Once sighted in with the can my shooter has been very accurate.

Who are the recommended manufacturers of suppressors. I too are considering for pig hunting.

Lots of very good manufacturers. If you plan on using your suppressor for both high rate of fire guns ( think AR's ) and bolt guns, your primary need will be to accommodate the AR, as the tubes will most likely be made of stainless steel or titanium - to allow for the higher heat build up that comes with long, fast strings of fire. If it will be primarily used on a bolt gun, Silencerco makes their Harvester - an aluminum tubed suppressor with a built in muzzle brake that is very light and priced very economically. The nice thing about Silencerco's suppressors is that most centerfire are modular - you can attach different end caps to handle different barrel threads ( .22 caliber is usually threaded 1/2 X 28, .30 caliber is usually threaded 5/8 X 24 ). This allows you to have a direct thread on capability for different caliber rifles. Or, you can have end caps that allow you to have "quick detach" capabilities. A brake / flash hider assembly with an external coarse thread and some type of locking capability that allows you to change the suppressor from one rifle to another with just a couple of quick turns.

I would also advise you to set up a revocable living trust with you as the primary trustee ( and any wife / children / close friends as sub-trustees ) to own the suppressor. This would allow them to be able to have possession of the suppressor without you having to be physically present. If you go with the CLEO sign off, then you would need to be physically present anytime someone else is using the suppressor.

There is just so much neat stuff out there.

A good place to start reading is: Silencer Talk
Lots of good ( and occasionally not so good ) information.

As others have said, you will not regret it.