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Don't own any cans at the moment, but found a deal on a 6.5 Thunderbeast ultra 5.
Can get it for 750, plus the tax man. Would prefer a 30 cal can, but tempted.
Have a 6.5 700 ADL that it would probably find a home on and occasionally my Ruger Precision Rifle at the range.
I understand its not the quietest can out there, but would be used mostly for hunting from a blind.
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TBAC would tell you to get the ultra 7...
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It’s an investment that will last a lifetime. Spend the extra and get the 7 in 30cal. WAY more versatile and you’ll be much happier. I’m waiting on my 9 to be approved.
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I was in your shoes last year…
Decided on a 9” .30 cal for my first.
Versatile and quiet. I hunt from stands so the length wasnt an issue for me.
TBAC has some good youtube videos, actual comparisons and not a pr marketing type video.
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Don't own any cans at the moment, but found a deal on a 6.5 Thunderbeast ultra 5.
Can get it for 750, plus the tax man. Would prefer a 30 cal can, but tempted.
Have a 6.5 700 ADL that it would probably find a home on and occasionally my Ruger Precision Rifle at the range.
I understand its not the quietest can out there, but would be used mostly for hunting from a blind.
Opinions? Used the Ultra 5 for lots of hunting and it's quiet enough. Game reaction is the same as with the Ultra 7 or 9 but better handling. Ultra 7 and Ultra 5.
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Thanks John
Not quite in the current budget, but think the one I found isn't going anywhere.
TBAC7's are around 1100 now, plus the tax stamp.
This one is 700, plus the tax stamp.
Would prefer the 7 .30 cal, but 400 bucks is a decent savings. Would be happy if it took the crack out of the shot.
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I've got the Ultra 7 that I use on 3 rifles and honestly wish I would've gone with the Ultra 9. Yeah the 7 is good, BUT my ears are ringing all the time as is and they seem to be more sensitive to loud gun shots now then they ever were. I compare my .22 cal. SAS on all my small rifles to what my .30 cal 7 Ultra does and it makes me want quiet, like my small calibers are.
You ain't going to notice 2" difference on the end of the gun while hunting. So I agree with the others, save a little longer if ya have to and get the .30 cal to start with
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69 you might take a look at the harvestor evo. I have two of them and love them. A good friend is waiting on the TB 7 and I’m waiting on a nomad ti but don’t have them yet to compare the evo’s. I use the EVO from 17wsm to 300win and I’m very pleased.
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Thanks John
Not quite in the current budget, but think the one I found isn't going anywhere.
TBAC7's are around 1100 now, plus the tax stamp.
This one is 700, plus the tax stamp.
Would prefer the 7 .30 cal, but 400 bucks is a decent savings. Would be happy if it took the crack out of the shot. You're going to have to wait 9 months give or take to get a suppressor, so how long will it take you save up the extra $400? It'll cost you more in the long run when you realize you should have got a .30 cal can to start with, and you purchase one after awhile anyway. I see a 6.5 cal Ultra 5 as a more specialized use suppressor.
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Thanks John
Not quite in the current budget, but think the one I found isn't going anywhere.
TBAC7's are around 1100 now, plus the tax stamp.
This one is 700, plus the tax stamp.
Would prefer the 7 .30 cal, but 400 bucks is a decent savings. Would be happy if it took the crack out of the shot. Based on having used the Ultra 5/7/9 I would pay more for the 5 if that was how pricing worked. It's a better hunting can.
John Burns
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