Suppressors Need to load dev specifically for a suppressor?

[Smokin]

Have any of you had to develop new loads for your rifle after you added a suppressor? If I have a rifle that shoots great wtih a current load, can I expect it to shoot the same with a suppressor or will the additional weight on the end affect the harmonics of the barrel enough to change its behavior/accuracy?

 

[Swampkat]

Re: Need to load dev specifically for a suppressor?

I've never had to adjust my load after attaching a suppressor.

I have seen hot loads show pressure signs after attaching the can, which is an easy fix by reducing the powder charge slightly.

 

[KYS]

Re: Need to load dev specifically for a suppressor?

You will probably have to change your windage and elevation some but not much. If it's a quality can then the POI should be minimal. Some cans promise a constant return to zero. you should be fine with your current load. However as already stated, if you're shooting a fast load then you might want to back it down slightly when you attach the suppressor, it should gain velocity at that point.

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Need to load dev specifically for a suppressor?

Jason didn't buy a AAC can, he bought a Shark, as long as your threading job was done correctly I bet you'll have zero POI shift, I shoot the same load in my rifles, can on or off.