Are OTB suppressors worth it?

[waspocrew]

I don’t have an OTB yet - the current group buy is tempting for sure, but I really only have one or two barrels that it would work on (most of mine are a heavier contour).

For specific use case, I can certainly see the merit, but I don’t think I’m to the point where I’ll have a dedicated can for each rifle I own. I might wait it out for the Repear with reflex since it can apparently accommodate larger barrels.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

I don’t have an OTB yet - the current group buy is tempting for sure, but I really only have one or two barrels that it would work on (most of mine are a heavier contour).

For specific use case, I can certainly see the merit, but I don’t think I’m to the point where I’ll have a dedicated can for each rifle I own. I might wait it out for the Repear with reflex since it can apparently accommodate larger barrels.

Yup Reaper with Reflex for Larger diameter barrel is the ticket,

 

[Ucsdryder]

Agreed with all of your points. You drank the Rokslide Kool-Aid unfortunately. Those airlock cans though… that’s some koolaid I can get behind.

 

[schmidty3]

Im in for one because i want the lightest shortest build possible.

Otb saves 3 inches, and DT saves several ounces over adapters. Add kn that the og6-s is light. Im saving 6ish oz and ~5" over the reaper with srs brake and hellfire adapter. Im entirely used to running a 24" barrel with tbac 9".

Im gonna have a 23.25" 25 prc with reaper and srs for long pokes.

And a 18" 6 creed in a folder with the og6-s for when the shot is going to be closer and/or the mountain is looking steep asf. (I want the short form factor for thick stuff/strapping to the pack as well). Its also going to be a much easier rifle to freehand.

 

[HuntHarder]

Agreed with all of your points. You drank the Rokslide Kool-Aid unfortunately. Those airlock cans though… that’s some koolaid I can get behind.

I like the OG65. It's comparable to the Airlocks. I think it falls a little short, but not much at all. I am all about trying things out and seeing with my own eyes. Initially I thought no chance Airlock is really doing those #'s with that size and weight. Then I finally got one and shot a buddy's different model ZG. They are both nothing short of impressive. Ideally, I'd like to grab one of each.

 

[JGRaider]

If you're looking to get rid of an AB8, shoot me a PM. I find they have few, if any peers on a hunting bolt gun.

 

[omicron1792]

If you're looking to get rid of an AB8, shoot me a PM. I find they have few, if any peers on a hunting bolt gun.

Agreed. It’s funny some are waiting on the reaper reflex. Can get a 6” OTB can right now with ab raptor.

 

[Firth]

Really just depends on what you value. I have an OG6.5 and like it. My buddy has a ZG6.5 coming so that will be interesting to compare. If weight is #1, ZG6.5 wins. For length, OG6.5 wins. But they aren't that different in those categories. ZG6.5 is a couple ounces lighter and the OG is only 3/8" shorter. Reports suggest the ZG is a little quieter.

I agree that it would be interesting to see what they could get out of ZG with reflex. ZG is a bit bigger diameter. I've also wondered how quiet the OG would be if it was a 1.7" diameter can. (it's 1.55"). I do prefer the smaller diameter because it's annoying to me when I can see the suppressor in my scope. Not a big deal at higher magnifications or shorter barrels, but it matters sometimes. I suspect I'll end up with an Airlock at some point, but with the group buy going the OG6-S is tempting me right now.

It's good to have options.

 

[bpitcher]

For me personally, yes.

My needs are: short OAL, light (ish) weight, and suppression. I find the OTB style to have the best balance of all these for me. The balance is a plus as well.

I've enjoyed the OG so far on my 18" 6CM. I think the OG6 will be even better.