I'm in the market for another suppressor. I have several others, but I'd still consider myself a novice. This time around I'm looking for a thirty caliber suppressor for exclusive use on a precision bolt rifle set up. TBAC Ultra series seems to be the common name that comes up. I'd probably be looking at the ultra 9 as I'm not sure I'd be happy with the suppression levels of the 7. The extra length is not an issue for me. Other recommendations I've heard and read about so far are the dead air Sandman TI, Omega, Harvester, and a few others. At this point I'm leaning either toward the Thunderbeast ultra 9 or Dead Air Sandman TI. Both seem to have very good customer service from most reviews that I've read.
My main question is what it is about the construction of a suppressor that makes it more suited to precision work, all else being equal? To me, the total weight of the suppressor would be the single biggest determining factor regarding POI changes, return to zero, etc. Makes sense the heavier the can is the more harmonic issues it could cause on a lighter weight barrel. I have no issue paying more for the Thunderbeast if I'm convinced there is something about the design that makes it worth $500 more than the Sandman TI. I know it is lighter by about 4 oz in the direct thread version, but in my particular application adding four ounces to the overall package is a non issue. I know its an all titanium can versus the Sandman which is Titanium w/ stellite baffles. Gives the weight advantage to the TBAC but in theory from a durability perspective, I would think the Sandman would have the advantage.
What is different in the design that makes the suppressor more repeatable vs another with same type of mounting system (direct thread)? If its solely a weight issue, I'd think the Harvestor would technically be more repeatable since it is lighter yet?
My main question is what it is about the construction of a suppressor that makes it more suited to precision work, all else being equal? To me, the total weight of the suppressor would be the single biggest determining factor regarding POI changes, return to zero, etc. Makes sense the heavier the can is the more harmonic issues it could cause on a lighter weight barrel. I have no issue paying more for the Thunderbeast if I'm convinced there is something about the design that makes it worth $500 more than the Sandman TI. I know it is lighter by about 4 oz in the direct thread version, but in my particular application adding four ounces to the overall package is a non issue. I know its an all titanium can versus the Sandman which is Titanium w/ stellite baffles. Gives the weight advantage to the TBAC but in theory from a durability perspective, I would think the Sandman would have the advantage.
What is different in the design that makes the suppressor more repeatable vs another with same type of mounting system (direct thread)? If its solely a weight issue, I'd think the Harvestor would technically be more repeatable since it is lighter yet?
