I’ve been hunting w suppressors for well over 10 years.
They still produce noise but it’s a noise that deer don’t necessarily associate with danger.
I prefer it as I suffer hearing damage and don’t choose to make it worse unnecessarily.
Furthermore.. it’s just the polite thing to do!
It’s more about the hunter, bullet selection and shot placement than anything else.
I’ve taken deer with all kinds of cartridges and they all work. That said, lately it’s been a 6.5 CM or Grendel kind of choice. I still hold the .308 close to my heart!
I will season a chunk of backstrap loin with Tatonka Dust (google it) and smoke till medium rare, rest, and slice. DELICIOUS!!
The seasoning is black and charcoal based, Worcester solids, soy solids, and down right tasty!!