Suppressors Questions on suppressor selection

[uracowman]

Hey guys,

I just purchased a trg in 308 and I want to purchase a suppressor to compliment it. My only thing I want is for the suppressor to provide the most suppression possible while giving superb, if not, better accuracy than out of the box. I've heard a few people suggest thunderbeast, but I don't want to spend that much on a suppressor.

I was looking at the AAC cyclone, but I am open to other suggestions since I am not that familiar with suppressors. Thanks for the help.

 

[D_Lamz]

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SAS Arbiter

 

[uracowman]

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bump

 

[PRDRIVER]

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I hear great things about Thunderbeast. Hopefully I will have mine in the next few weeks.

 

[Buckeye308]

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You are going to be happier if you wait and save up for a TBAC.

 

[PGG]

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I cant suggest the AWC Thundertrap more highly. I know the TABC can will be great too but I have not seen nor heard one. I picked up a Omega 30 SWR today have not shot it but wow its heavy at 32oz I think it is.
Sounds like a value choice is a YHM I have not heard their .308 can however.

Good luck PG

 

[JSTARSZ]

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I have three suppressors - a Gemtech HVT, AAC M4/2K and a 30-P1 Thunderbeast. Hands down the Thunderbeast sounds better, is more accurate and Titanium just makes it that much nicer. I would definitely give them a look for a possible purchase. I would also take a look at a Gemtech Sandstorm too. I would go with a direct thread on as it seems to be more conducive for precision - my opinion based on having two QD cans that I am not all that enthralled with.

 

[uracowman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JSTARSZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have three suppressors - a Gemtech HVT, AAC M4/2K and a 30-P1 Thunderbeast. Hands down the Thunderbeast sounds better, is more accurate and Titanium just makes it that much nicer. I would definitely give them a look for a possible purchase. I would also take a look at a Gemtech Sandstorm too. I would go with a direct thread on as it seems to be more conducive for precision - my opinion based on having two QD cans that I am not all that enthralled with. </div></div>

thanks. I was looking at the SDN-6 by aac was well. Have you heard anything bad about these? I was something that is very accurate, but having QD seems very useful. Does it really make that much of a difference between a threaded suppressor as far as accuracy is concerned?

 

[skinney_7]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JSTARSZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have three suppressors - a Gemtech HVT, AAC M4/2K and a 30-P1 Thunderbeast. Hands down the Thunderbeast sounds better, is more accurate and Titanium just makes it that much nicer. </div></div>

I would have to agree 100%, only I "had" a HVT, Cyclone, and now have the 30BA, and I know now why I have the TBAC!!!

 

[D_Lamz]

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no such thing as quick detach when the can is hot as hell lol

 

[SHWILL]

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Wait and save up for the TBAC. The wait time and tax stamp will be the same either way. Do not do what I did & buy two other 30 cal cans & then shoot the TBAC 30P-1. I now have a 30P-1 in the works.

 

[uracowman]

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I would shell out the cash for a 30p-1, but the local dealer doesn't stock them. Upon further review, the 30p-1 was cheaper than I thought, so this is something I would definitely consider if it wasn't for one slight nuance.

The local dealer here offers complimentary NFA trusts with the purchase of a suppressor and they push AAC really hard in there. I called again today about a TB suppressor and I kind of get the feeling that they refuse to sell me one.

 

[crazy-mp]

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Don't try and get a can based only on price, that's like going to Wal-Mart and putting a 29.95 dollar scope on your custom built 22-250 Ackley. Suppressors are just like glass you get what you pay for, if you try and take the cheap rout it will only cost more in the long run.

Nothing against the other cans but it also depends on what your going to do with it. For a precision gun TB is the way to go they build precision cans.

 

[uracowman]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CrazyMP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't try and get a can based only on price, that's like going to Wal-Mart and putting a 29.95 dollar scope on your custom built 22-250 Ackley. Suppressors are just like glass you get what you pay for, if you try and take the cheap rout it will only cost more in the long run.

Nothing against the other cans but it also depends on what your going to do with it. For a precision gun TB is the way to go they build precision cans. </div></div>
While I agree with this statement, a free NFA trust isn't something to look over. A local NFA lawyer charges $450 for one, so a complimentary one is mighty tempting.

I asked the dealer specifically if they would honor the trust if I purchased a TB suppressor from them (they said yes), but as stated before, they sounded very apprehensive towards any brand besides aac.

 

[PRDRIVER]

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For a precision rig, I would go with a quality titanium can. Thunder Beast, Shark, SAS, etc. Mack Brothers has an innovative mounting system on their new suppressors that will be out this summer.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D_Lamz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">SAS Arbiter </div></div>
+1

 

[JSTARSZ]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uracowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JSTARSZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have three suppressors - a Gemtech HVT, AAC M4/2K and a 30-P1 Thunderbeast. Hands down the Thunderbeast sounds better, is more accurate and Titanium just makes it that much nicer. I would definitely give them a look for a possible purchase. I would also take a look at a Gemtech Sandstorm too. I would go with a direct thread on as it seems to be more conducive for precision - my opinion based on having two QD cans that I am not all that enthralled with. </div></div>

thanks. I was looking at the SDN-6 by aac was well. Have you heard anything bad about these? I was something that is very accurate, but having QD seems very useful. Does it really make that much of a difference between a threaded suppressor as far as accuracy is concerned?</div></div> If I had know then what I know now I would have never gone with a QD mount I would have gone straight thread on with all my suppressors. In fact, I am sending my HVT back to Gemtech to have them change it to a direct thread on can. I was looking for an AAC SDN-6 when there came a Group Buy for Thunderbeast. I had heard enough about Thunderbeast to know it was worth the chance to get one so I got in on the buy and it turned out to be the best thing I ever did.

As far as accuracy, in my experience, yes the direct thread on seems more accurate and in this case the Thunderbest is my most accurate suppressor in terms of rifle and suppressor combination. It also sits on my most accurate rifle so what I can say it does not inhibit the already accurate rifle and is very quiet so in the end of the day that is what I am looking for.

My Gemtech HVT QD does inhibit accuracy of the rifle it sits on. What I mean is the suppressor can have unpredictable POI and that makes first round shots dicey for me. When I take the suppressor off the rifle (GAP SASS) it is a very accurate 3/4 MOA rifle so I know it is the suppressor combination that is hurting my POI and I believe that is the QD mount but I won't know for sure until it comes back threaded from Gemtech. Just my observations.

 

[Goin'Hot]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uracowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CrazyMP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't try and get a can based only on price, that's like going to Wal-Mart and putting a 29.95 dollar scope on your custom built 22-250 Ackley. Suppressors are just like glass you get what you pay for, if you try and take the cheap rout it will only cost more in the long run.

Nothing against the other cans but it also depends on what your going to do with it. For a precision gun TB is the way to go they build precision cans. </div></div>
While I agree with this statement, a free NFA trust isn't something to look over. A local NFA lawyer charges $450 for one, so a complimentary one is mighty tempting.

I asked the dealer specifically if they would honor the trust if I purchased a TB suppressor from them (they said yes), but as stated before, they sounded very apprehensive towards any brand besides aac. </div></div>

How about this. You use this guy to write your trust and buy a 22 LR can off of him (everybody needs a 22 can). Then you buy the centerfire can off of another ClassIII guy and modify the schedule A yourself. Done.

Another vote for the S.A.S. Arbiter. Go with the T.O.M.B. mount. It acts as a replacable blast baffle.

 

[JSTARSZ]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: uracowman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would shell out the cash for a 30p-1, but the local dealer doesn't stock them. Upon further review, the 30p-1 was cheaper than I thought, so this is something I would definitely consider if it wasn't for one slight nuance.

The local dealer here offers complimentary NFA trusts with the purchase of a suppressor and they push AAC really hard in there. I called again today about a TB suppressor and I kind of get the feeling that they refuse to sell me one. </div></div>Every gunshop I go into sells AAC suppressors. They have become the Walmart of suppressors. It isn't that I am against them I have just found there are others out that are better. I think AAC has gone through some growing pains. Now that they have a big name behind them, Cerbeus, they seem to have jumped into the quantity of sales and I think sometimes that hurts quality. If you look at suppressors AAC is always there but once you really get into the suppressor world, and you study, you will find there are many other manufactures whose products are superior to AAC. These are just my opinions based on owning some suppressors. But, now that I have been around a little I know there are many others out there.

 

[gladiator8us]

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I'm currently looking into the AAC 300-TM for a La Rue 7.62 OBR 18" I have on order. Has a titanium body and the price is palatable. For the advertised $1195 price, what other manufacturers would be at the same or better quality? This is my first can, don't want to make a costly mistake and be in the wish in one hand and and sh_t in the other syndrome. I'm interested in the threaded mount.

 

[Mo_Zam_Beek]

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Has anyone ever heard a TI SAS and a TI TBAC at the same time? Thoughts?

Has anyone got a line on independent metering of both?



Good luck

 

[tsmoyer13]

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More than satisfied with my AAC Cyclone.