I have a 6.5 SAUM and a 6.5 Ott six… I’m thinking about buying my first suppressor to decrease the muzzle blast volume… I also have a seven mag… I am wondering if I should get a 7 mm caliber suppressor, a 30 caliber suppressor or a 6.5 caliber suppressor?? How much does it matter if you’re shooting a smaller diameter round than the exact di for the suppressor?? I’ve never had one but have several different rifles from 338 to 243 caliber and just wondering if I’m only going to get one suppressor which one should I buy in terms of Diameter of hole in it… Thanks for any advice

Banish 30 worked for me. 300 win mag down to 22 Creed.

I got a 30 and it still does pretty well with smaller diameters even a 22 (22-250) .

I get some weird blowback on the 22 Creed. A little black soot on the brass/swipe/hard bolt lift.

I’ve never seen a 7mm suppressor and only a few 6.5mm. Most are 223 or .308. I’d buy a 30cal and rock it on everything.

Just saw you had a 338 also. Most of the 338 suppressors are longer and heavier. You could just buy a 338 suppressor but may want something smaller/lighter for most of your hunting.

That, mine tones down 223 well

Yeah the 338's are big. Unless you are a complete long range fanatic with a 338LM, there is no point in a 338 suppressor. You don't shoot them enough to justify one. Get a suppressor for the rifles you will actually shoot.

Thanks for all the advice. It sounds like there’s a consensus. I should just go ahead and get a 30 caliber and rock with that.

I have about $850 to spend… What would be your choice in something close to that price range

Is that just for the suppressor or also have to include tax stamp and sales tax?

Silencer Shop has a deal with the YHM Resonator R2. It's a magnum-rated .30cal can, priced at $640, and includes a free tax stamp. It's on backorder, now, but it's one to keep an eye on.

I have a couple of those R2 units and they’re doing a good job.

Force must be strong with them.

TBAC Gen II 7" model

Last month I purchased my 1st suppressor through Capital Armory. I got the silencer Co Hybird 46. I wanted one I could use on my 338 lapua down to 223. They had a special were they covered the tax stamp fee; total was $881. They also took care of all the paperwork and e-filing, it was an easy process.

I’m researching my first can and have only shot a few of them. My priorities are lightweight so I’m looking at titanium cans. Everyone I’ve met with a 16+oz steel can wishes they had a lighter one. Silencerco scythe and Diligent Defense Enticer STi are at the top of my list.

I have a Rugged Alaskan 360 that will handle up to 36 caliber, including the 338 Lapua and 9mm. In the short configuration (w/o thei RUM) and using a DT adapter, it's no longer than my Nomad 30 - about 6".

YHM R45 will handle most anything and is only 6.5” and 13oz….and pretty cheap.

But if you don’t shoot over 30 much, go the 30 and don’t worry about bore size vs smaller calibers. Makes far less difference than most would have you believe.

This ^^^

I have a DeadAir Nomad 30 titanium that works great, direct threaded on either a .260rem w/20" barrel or 6.5CM w/22" barrel. Both bolt guns. I have another DeadAir Nomad 30 that I swap between AR-308 and AR-15 using the Xeno mount.

On a bolt rifle, I highly recommend one of the titanium cans.

For your first one get this one: https://www.silencershop.com/catalog/product/view/id/6172/s/silencerco-harvester-evo/category/11/

Do you guys register as an individual or a trust? Is there an expense difference or advantage, one way or another?

I registered as a trust, but only submitted myself, until my first can arrived. Then I added some family members, JIC. Logic? Their process didn’t affect my wait that way….or so I was told by some. Getting my additional suppressors, I’ve no idea if it made anything longer or not. I think they sit on stuff as long as possible these days and BS everyone about volume vs processing. I can get any 15yr background investigation for a TS clearance completed before they’re done with a routine criminal and mental perusal for a stamp. It’s ridiculous.

If going trust, silencer central usually does it free. Then you can transfer it to your silencershop account, or other digital stuff. Eforms make things easier overall, as long as you remember to update your photo yearly. The trust was needed (IMO) because (1) stuff can happen, and my stuff can be enjoyed by those on my trust if I’m gone or just borrowed/used if needed. (2) If I’m traveling or deployed, there’s someone authorized for possession of whatever might be in my safe, in case of any unlikely ATF jack-assery. (3) If I want to add others, I can.

I’ll caveat: I know/understand most of the regs, but I could have faulty logic towards them. I just don’t trust the system, period. I work in it. I know better.

TBAC ultra 7.

Suppressors will hold the pressure on the brass for a longer time.

Loads that are at real max unsuppressed can show pressure signs suppressed.

Not an issue with most all factory ammo but handloads right up against the pressure the brass moves will see more brass movement with a suppressor.

Well said.