Best can for a ,223?

[Cameron.25]

Updated version by otter creek.

OCM5 Silencer | Otter Creek Labs

The OCM5 is an improved version of the legendary ops inc 12th model and AEM5 while staying true to the aesthetics and mounting system.

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That thing is still crazy heavy tho, he said he wants light weight

 

[wesfromky]

That thing is still crazy heavy tho, he said he wants light weight

For sure, but it is lighter than the original AEM5 that was suggested in the post I quoted.

 

[kswaterfowl]

Crossing my fingers my wolfhunter gets approved this week. I thought about picking up a 5.56 AB warthog for my Tikka .223.

 

[StupidLightweight]

The 5.56 AB A-10 is a great can, especially for the price. Considering cost, weight, size, and performance, it's very hard to beat. Its only weakness is sound suppression. It just won't be as quiet as larger .223 cans.

For big-game or predator hunting, where shots are rare, the A-10 is awesome. For prairie dogs or long days at the range, a larger can would get my vote.

The over barrel suppressors are neat, and I'd like to play with them, but for a .223, I believe they are unnecessary. Modern cans like the main ones mentioned in this thread are lighter, cheaper, and more versatile.

 

[CMCctx]

Updated version by otter creek.

OCM5 Silencer | Otter Creek Labs

The OCM5 is an improved version of the legendary ops inc 12th model and AEM5 while staying true to the aesthetics and mounting system.

ottercreeklabs.com

He's also (in my opinion, I don't know him personally but I have seen his correspondence with people) a person who I (again, just me) wouldn't give any of my business to. It's a blatant ripoff of Ron Allen's design, he's trashed Ron in the past after being called out for insinuating that these were designed/produced with his blessing, question his moves with no aggression and he'll throw a tantrum. I've just chosen to steer clear, but that's just me and his loss of my potential business isn't even a blip on his radar. It's a tough call because his other cans are really impressive, although I've never shot with any of them. Just can't get past the.... seemingly interesting timing.... when he started to make the OCM5 and the drama that ensued when Ron was looking for someone to pass on the torch to for production, which Trajectory Arms ended up getting.

After typing that out I wholeheartedly see that I may need to change my tampon, it just bugs me but maybe it's a first world problem that I have energy and mental capacity to be bothered by something that has absolutely zero effect on mine and my family's life.

TL/DR: Get the AEM5!

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

For sure, but it is lighter than the original AEM5 that was suggested in the post I quoted.

Just get a AB Raptor with a 5.56 bore if you want a reflex based design, you can run it with or without the reflex to save weight.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

Crossing my fingers my wolfhunter gets approved this week.

When did your form 4 go in? Trust or individual?

I pulled the trigger on a wolf hunter for my 223/243 rifles last night, I haven't gotten my hopes up about these fast turn around times yet and will just be pleasantly surprised if so. I will do a trust on mine though.

 

[kswaterfowl]

When did your form 4 go in? Trust or individual?

I pulled the trigger on a wolf hunter for my 223/243 rifles last night, I haven't gotten my hopes up about these fast turn around times yet and will just be pleasantly surprised if so. I will do a trust on mine though.

Individual on 8/30

 

[Cameron.25]

The TI HUB mount CAT WB i have weighs 6.6oz with the mount after shooting about 1000 rounds of supers through it... highly doubt there's a better can for 223 in that weight class and size on the market

 

[Ripnbst]

I've been absolutely in love with my Otter Creek Labs Polonium. I went K but they offer the pretty standard K/S/L models so the size and sound reduction is kind of up to you. Bonus of the polonium is its actually a 6mm can so you can shoot up to .243/6CM in it. This was done to make it not so "gassy" on semi-auto gas operated guns like your run of the mill direct impingement AR platform rifles.

 

[cuerro viejo]

The 5.56 AB A-10 is a great can, especially for the price. Considering cost, weight, size, and performance, it's very hard to beat. Its only weakness is sound suppression. It just won't be as quiet as larger .223 cans.

For big-game or predator hunting, where shots are rare, the A-10 is awesome. For prairie dogs or long days at the range, a larger can would get my vote.

The over barrel suppressors are neat, and I'd like to play with them, but for a .223, I believe they are unnecessary. Modern cans like the main ones mentioned in this thread are lighter, cheaper, and more versatile.

It’s hard to beat the A-10 price point for weight and tone. it’s going to almost double to get a couple decimals lower

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

It’s hard to beat the A-10 price point for weight and tone. it’s going to almost double to get a couple decimals lower

For what its worth since I was just looking hard at options.

The 5.56 A-10 in the 2024 sound summit was 126.68dB (PK leq) at ML, lists at 10.6oz and 5.5" long, retail $450 commonly.

DD wolf hunter in the 2024 sound summit was 119.03dB (PK leq) at ML, lists at 9.1oz and 6.75" long, retail $720 commonly. It can handle 6mm too so not just a 5.56 can.

I went with the DD wolf hunter (vs 5.56 A-10):
-94% the dB (7-8dB isn't inconsequential)
-86% the weight
-123% length
-142% the cost (when you add in a required $200 tax stamp to both)
-Allows 6mm as well.
-Probably can't run it as hard since its Ti vs stainless, if on a semi-auto platform

Realistically I found a good sale on the wolf hunter so the cost premium was less. If AB was still running the BOGO to get a little bird for free I would have hard a hard time ignoring the A-10.

 

[StupidLightweight]

You made the right call. Another plus for the DD Wolf Hunter is the replaceable end caps. A dedicated .223 end cap will cut noise even further when used on a 5.56.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

You made the right call. Another plus for the DD Wolf Hunter is the replaceable end caps. A dedicated .223 end cap will cut noise even further when used on a 5.56.

I think it already comes with the same size end cap that they sell for 5.56 (9/32")? The bore size listed for the can itself (0.281" IE 9/32").

 

[Cameron.25]

I think it already comes with the same size end cap that they sell for 5.56 (9/32")? The bore size listed for the can itself (0.281" IE 9/32").

Yep thats correct. The wolf hunter cap says 556/6mm

 

[kthomas]

Look at the Abel Co. Theorem, or Theorem-S if you want to save some weight and length. Newer company, and amazing quality.

Diligent Defense has great products for the price. OCL makes some great products too. And of course any TBAC offering that checks your boxes.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Yep thats correct. The wolf hunter cap says 556/6mm

Well have DD make a custom cap with a reduced aperture that says "5.56 ONLY!" That'll make it quieter.

Haha. Thanks for letting me know. I should have looked at mine before posting. I'm a moron.

 

[Cameron.25]

Well have DD make a custom cap with a reduced aperture that says "5.56 ONLY!" That'll make it quieter.

Haha. Thanks for letting me know. I should have looked at mine before posting. I'm a moron.

No worries. I know the dead air caps fit the DD cans but not sure what diameter their 556 cap is

 

[Hnthrdr]

My concern with the Optimus Micro on a 223 would be lack of volume. I’m sure it would rock on my 17 Hornet though.

Yeah more like a .22 suppressor that can be shot on a 223

 

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

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