How much recoil does a suppressor cut?

BigAl!

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Just guessing, I would bet my Ultra 7 on my 300wsm cuts recoil by 30% or so. Having shot it with and without a brake previously, that would be my guess. The Ultra 7 was without a doubt the best addition to the rifle. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
 

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I have the shorter Banish Backcountry and it definitely takes the edge off the report and blast at the shot. It reduces recoil but not like a muzzle brake. With good form, I can spot shots with a heavier 6.5 CM. After owning a can, everytime I throw a brake on a rifle, I take it off and screw on the can.
Would you say your opinion has modified from the below linked thread?
 

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After finally shooting a suppressed rifle I agree with the camp that says the reduced blast makes it seem like it cuts more perceived recoil than a brake. I understand that they dont ACTUALLY deliver less force to your shoulder but it seems WAY less suppressed to me.
 
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Would you say your opinion has modified from the below linked thread?

I would say some, but there are times I prefer the handling and weight of a barrel with nothing on the end. It’s a trade off. I was shooting my 20” Tikka 308 CTR with no muzzle attachments today at range. It’s lighter and more compact.
 

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Since this thread was started Tbac put out some recoil numbers that are interesting in regards a to suppressor recoil reduction.

I notice a decent difference going from ultra 7 to Magnus as well.
Yeah I was shocked how low recoil reduction % was on 300wm with ultra 7. They are saying 8% recoil reduction compared to bare muzzle. My rifle weighs 8.5 pounds with scope and suppressor. I can tell you I definitely feel the recoil. Waiting for the new RR’s to come out. Will probably try one out for the win mag and Norma.
 
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Shot my suppressor for the first time this last week. DD Enticer LTI, shot it on my 7 SAUM and my 6.5 creed. The creed didn’t have a brake before and I could certainly keep my target in the FOV at 100 yards and 10x zoom but now my crosshair doesn’t leave the area I’m aiming at more than 1-2 moa. The SAUM had a large brake on it before the suppressor and I think the recoil is pretty comparable. Still spotting all of my shots with the can.
 

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If the weight of the suppressor affects you swinging the rifle you are doing it wrong. The 5" I cut off my Tikka 223 weighs 6.6 ounces. My Silencerco Scythe weighs 8.6 ounces and adds only a half inch to the uncut barrel when you consider the internal threads. Nobody is feeling 2 ounces spread over 5 inches of barrel.

Cut the barrel more or buy a Titanium suppressor in the first place.


That said, that scythe allows me to spot shots with my 270 Win that weighs 8 pounds all up WITH the suppressor attached. Insane cut to recoil for a lighter rifle that was never braked. I would say it's well under a 6.5CM recoil now.
 
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