Livedog
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I’m leaning toward an OTB can for my next suppressor. Primary rifle will be a 16” .223 Tikka. It will be used for training, but main intended use is a compact hunting rig.
Cost range in the models listed below is close enough for me - not a discriminator. I already have a light but loud hunting can (technically quiet enough). All suppressors are loud to me, but these below would all be better than my current setup (which is a can most of you hate).
So I’m looking at the UM/US products:
OG 6.5 - 7.4oz; 4” in front of bbl; 129.5 dba on 24” 6.5 Creed
OG 6S - 6.4 oz; 1” less OAL length benefit over OG 6.5 (3” vs 4” in front of bbl); 131 dba on 18” 6 Creed
Reaper: Not an OTB but looks to be quietest at 127 dba on 20” 308(?)
Future 223 can: wait for this to come out?
Also looked at Airlock.
Airlock ZG Nano: 3.75oz; 4” in front of muzzle (I think is how you read that); 127db on 18” 223 (db…at ear). These stats look pretty compelling!
Other Airlock? Other cans you think might be better, period?
I’ve heard Ryan’s sales pitch on OTB sound quality. I already have 2 multi-use cans, so trying to resist versatility swaying me vs a dedicated 223 can. But haven’t ruled out a 6.5 can here.
You can only tell so much reading specs on tests performed on different rifles, dba vs db, different companies testing, etc yada yada yada. Trying to get settled on best option for light, quiet, compact …enough…for a short 223. Trying not to get hung up on 1 inch or 2 oz’s, etc.
TLDR: So really interested to hear from some of you who have shot some or multiple of the above. What would you pick if deciding today?
Cost range in the models listed below is close enough for me - not a discriminator. I already have a light but loud hunting can (technically quiet enough). All suppressors are loud to me, but these below would all be better than my current setup (which is a can most of you hate).
So I’m looking at the UM/US products:
OG 6.5 - 7.4oz; 4” in front of bbl; 129.5 dba on 24” 6.5 Creed
OG 6S - 6.4 oz; 1” less OAL length benefit over OG 6.5 (3” vs 4” in front of bbl); 131 dba on 18” 6 Creed
Reaper: Not an OTB but looks to be quietest at 127 dba on 20” 308(?)
Future 223 can: wait for this to come out?
Also looked at Airlock.
Airlock ZG Nano: 3.75oz; 4” in front of muzzle (I think is how you read that); 127db on 18” 223 (db…at ear). These stats look pretty compelling!
Other Airlock? Other cans you think might be better, period?
I’ve heard Ryan’s sales pitch on OTB sound quality. I already have 2 multi-use cans, so trying to resist versatility swaying me vs a dedicated 223 can. But haven’t ruled out a 6.5 can here.
You can only tell so much reading specs on tests performed on different rifles, dba vs db, different companies testing, etc yada yada yada. Trying to get settled on best option for light, quiet, compact …enough…for a short 223. Trying not to get hung up on 1 inch or 2 oz’s, etc.
TLDR: So really interested to hear from some of you who have shot some or multiple of the above. What would you pick if deciding today?
