Suppressors Surefire 7.62 SOCOM Pics

[Wyfox]

First outing with my new SOCOM 7.62RC(Conjugal visit) I was very pleased with the results. I first tried it on my AR and it was very pleasing to shoot, no point of impact change from unsurpressed out to a 100yds.


I then tried it on my LongRifles Inc 300wm, it sounded great! I could shoot the 300 without hearing protection(not recommended) with no discomfort at all. Point of impact change was a 1/2mil lower at 100yds and still shot 1/2 moa with ease. I was hitting steel with no problem from 500yds-1350yds watching impact through my scope.


Very pleased with my decision to get the Surefire, the ease and speed of attaching and removal is awesome!

 

[farmerted]

Very nice, thanks for posting review. Haven't seen too many first hand experiences with these since most are still waiting on ATF.

 

[piglatinhater]

Both of your setups are easy on the eyes. Congrats

 

[KYS]

They are still not hearing safe, make sure and wear ear pro with that 300WM. They are nice cans, still waiting on the ATF for mine.

 

[Wyfox]

They are still not hearing safe, make sure and wear ear pro with that 300WM. They are nice cans, still waiting on the ATF for mine.

I understand that, from shooting without a can and Ear Pro you only make that mistake once, it rings the hell out of your ears. So I had to try it with the can on, it was not ear ringing at all. Not hearing safe and neither is a 22 long rifle, but not uncomfortable to shoot. On the range I always have my "Ears" on anyway, I bought the can for field use which I normally never wear any type of hearing protection(I know I should but I don't).

 

[skinney_7]

They are still not hearing safe, make sure and wear ear pro with that 300WM. They are nice cans, still waiting on the ATF for mine.

son of a bitch... mine should be here in week to run on my blkout!

 

[KaneK]

I understand that, from shooting without a can and Ear Pro you only make that mistake once, it rings the hell out of your ears. So I had to try it with the can on, it was not ear ringing at all. Not hearing safe and neither is a 22 long rifle, but not uncomfortable to shoot. On the range I always have my "Ears" on anyway, I bought the can for field use which I normally never wear any type of hearing protection(I know I should but I don't).

We run all our 300's without ears, with no issues or discomfort.

 

[KYS]

Ya, tell us about it in a few years. I've lost hearing in both ears because I thought shooting suppressed was OK without ear pro.
It is the only continually loud activity I partake in. It was easy to determine the culprit and the doctor told me thats definitely what did it.

Also, the owner of OPS INC released his story on hearing loss and suppressors. He is nearly deaf now because he thought he could get by with it as well, ear protection is very important. Best to protect it while you can!

 

[Pusher591]

We run all our 300's without ears, with no issues or discomfort.

BAD IDEA. While it may not hurt you are doing damage to your ears. Whatever suppressor you run you are still seeing a 125+ db on a continuous level.

 

[KaneK]

Not try to debate anyone by any means, this is an honest question I've always had regarding this debate.

Most ear pro only knocks 19-25 db off & some up to 30 db, most suppressors knock 30-35 db off... Those numbers don't add up in my head?

 

[KYS]

Not try to debate anyone by any means, this is an honest question I've always had regarding this debate.

Most ear pro only knocks 19-25 db off & some up to 30 db, most suppressors knock 30-35 db off... Those numbers don't add up in my head?

So you would leave your ears exposed to constant decibel strains? Ear pro actually covers your ears from external influences.

Suppressors muffle a sound signature from its host by redirecting gasses down range. Your ears are still exposed and continual abuse leads to hearing loss. Not saying it will happen right away but you are damaging your hearing 2-3x as fast.

 

[KYS]

Not try to debate anyone by any means, this is an honest question I've always had regarding this debate.

Most ear pro only knocks 19-25 db off & some up to 30 db, most suppressors knock 30-35 db off... Those numbers don't add up in my head?

Think about this.....

I build a 1000hp race car and I put your head right next to the open headers. Now with me standing on the accelerator would you rather have:

A) ear plugs or ear muffs
B) or just some decent muffler on it

Ear pro physically dams your ear canal from sound entering, period. Suppressors just redirect the sound waves but they still reverberate in your immediate vicinity.

 

[Dirty D]

Tinnitus (ear ringing) NEVER goes away. Doesn't go away when you are trying to listen to someone, doesn't go away when you are trying to go to sleep. In severe cases tinnitus has driven guys to suicide. If you screw up your ears they never get better. Ever.

 

[Alabama556]

Wear ear protection. I have hearing loss from riding a farm tractor. The dr told me the vibration was the culprit not the noise. He said the same applied to firearms. My ears ring everyday and I can't hear in crowded places.

 

[KaneK]

Now I'm not advocating not wearing ear pro. I still do, but occasionally when shooting steel I'll take it off to hear hits.

I'm simply looking at it from db reduction perspective. A suppressor has more db reduction than muffs. You're correct that doesn't take into account of pressures & other factors.

 

[jakhamr81]

I shot my SOCOM 7.62 mini yesterday with a standard length 7.62 SOCOM. I shot both of them on a 14.5" Noveske AR10. While neither of them are even close to being at a safe decibel level, my ears could not detect much of a difference between the two. I decided to stick with the mini to keep the overall length as short as possible.

Now I have to find an adjustable .875 gas block that will fit under my rail to stop the stove pipes I've been getting. So far, I have not seen any commercially available that I like.