Best short, light hunting can? Looking for sub 6” and sub 10oz

[TXHunt]

I'm in the market for another suppressor, looking for short and light with good recoil reduction for a 22" 300 PRC.

The Scythe was a front runner till all the failures. So now I'm back to the drawing board, the Banish Backcountry and Meateater look pretty good but I know there is no love for SC on here. I really like the idea of the break on the Meateater.

Has anyone shot both the Backcountry and Meateater on the same rifle? Was there a noticeable difference in recoil?

Any other sub 6" sub 10 oz cans I should be looking at?

 

[RWT]

There is about 30 of them on the market now. Look at a reflex can. Likely the best suppression especially for a 300 PRC. You have plenty of barrel length so I would look at an AB 8stack over 4” reflex

 

[Huntnpack 2]

@TXHunt
Unknown Suppressor. Reaper 30. In Stock !!
I’d consider adding the brake also to get the recoil reduction you’re looking for.
Add a OTB Reflex when they come out for additional suppression benefits.
Pm @ID-Muley for info.

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/the-reaper-from-unknown-suppressors.415364/unread

 

[HuntHarder]

Airlock 30 cal would be my choice.

 

[StupidLightweight]

Airlock vote here as well. If not, a reflex design is a good option. Another great can for dirt cheap is the 7.62 A-10. Don’t go with the Banish Backcountry. It’s outclassed by a number of options.

The Scythe is a good can if it holds up. I used mine for 30 or 40 rounds on a 7mm BC and a bunch of 22 Creed and have had no issues, but I get the hesitation to roll the dice.

 

[MagnumHntr]

Airlock 30 cal would be my choice.

How good is the recoil reduction on yours?

 

[nm.otter]

Unknown OG 30 is close on weight, and only 4" in front of the muzzle.

 

[HuntHarder]

How good is the recoil reduction on yours?

Unfortunately, I missed my opportunity to grab one. They sold out really fast. In comparing the ZG 6.5 vs. my OG 30 cal, Scythe and UL7, the zg6.5 felt like it reduced the recoil the most. Not a huge difference, but I did notice it. I will grab a 30 cal hopefully when they do their next buy.

 

[HuntHarder]

Unknown OG 30 is close on weight, and only 4" in front of the muzzle.

The Og30 is not designed for magnum cartridges. It will handle them fine, but it is not optimal. Have you shot one yet? Even on small cartridges, they are loud AF.

The reaper from US, is a solid candidate for a 30 cal magnum, with the ability to add more OTB suppression if wanted.

 

[Samson7x]

Ultra 5 would be an option.

 

[StupidLightweight]

How good is the recoil reduction on yours?

You didn't ask me, but I'd like to chime in on the subject of recoil reduction. While I have never scientifically measured recoil reduction with any suppressor, a friend did test a can with an adjustable brake on the end. He found that recoil reduction was minimal, something like a 2.5% in the most effective configuration compared to all ports closed.

This makes sense when you think about the physics. When we redirect muzzle blast to control recoil, we vent the gases backwards to counteract inertia. The stronger the gas pressure, the more force they exert. Unlike a bare muzzle or muzzle brake, exit pressure from a suppressor is greatly diminished, which means drastically less recoil reduction.

If recoil reduction is the secondary goal, use a heavier suppressor. I know this is counter to your lightweight goals, but more weight up front will reduce recoil better than ports on the end of the suppressor.

 

[nm.otter]

The Og30 is not designed for magnum cartridges. It will handle them fine, but it is not optimal. Have you shot one yet? Even on small cartridges, they are loud AF.

I have one on a 6.5mm Creedmoor and like it. A tad louder than bigger cans, but the tone really is different -- and less fatiguing for 50-round sessions.

 

[Samson7x]

You didn't ask me, but I'd like to chime in on the subject of recoil reduction. While I have never scientifically measured recoil reduction with any suppressor, a friend did test a can with an adjustable brake on the end. He found that recoil reduction was minimal, something like a 2.5% in the most effective configuration compared to all ports closed.

This makes sense when you think about the physics. When we redirect muzzle blast to control recoil, we vent the gases backwards to counteract inertia. The stronger the gas pressure, the more force they exert. Unlike a bare muzzle or muzzle brake, exit pressure from a suppressor is greatly diminished, which means drastically less recoil reduction.

If recoil reduction is the secondary goal, use a heavier suppressor. I know this is counter to your lightweight goals, but more weight up front will reduce recoil better than ports on the end of the suppressor.

I'd say it depends on the cartridge. On my 375HH with magnus s-rr can, it makes a significant difference. I don't have the instrumentation to provide objective data, but it takes it from "I don't want to shoot another group" at the range to "lets load it up again and send some 300gr bullets."

 

[hardincobucks]

Airlock Zero Gravity

 

[justin davis]

TBAC Magnus S

 

[X0311]

I bought 2 UM Reapers as replacements for 2 Scythes. The Reaper is ~9 oz and 6" long. It sounds every bit as good as the Scythe and does not spontaneously disassemble (a real plus in my book).