Reaper or the new OG 30 ?

[Huntnpack 2]

I took a buddy out this am so he could shoot some of my different cans and see what he likes in a can. He wants 1 right now, but was unsure what exactly he wanted. It will primarily be used on a 300wsm.
I took out 3-30 cal cans, 7mm and a 6.5mm can. 30 cal cans were Scythe ti, og30 and gemtech tracker. On his 300wsm, he ranked them 1. Scythe ti, 2. Tracker and he said a distant 3rd Og30. He liked the form factor of the OG30 but noted it being louder and more felt recoil.
I then pulled out my 6.5 and let him try all 5 cans. The 7mm is an airlock, the 6.5 is an Og65. He immediately chose the Airlock as #1, Scythe ti as #2, Og65 as 3, tracker 4 and OG30 last. This guy has never shot a can in his life. I also had him shoot no muzzle device and I threw on a 360 ported Mb. Of course he thought the Mb tamed the recoil the best, my god was that thing obnoxious tho.

With Airlock 30 being unobtainable, he wants a Scythe ti. I told him of the horror stories and I'll let a grown ass man make his own decisions. Recommended the reaper, just couldn't bring myself to recommend the new OG30 based on everyone basically saying the original og30 is my worst can. I'm thinking for him, his priorities are quiet 130ish db range and recoil reduction. Either a Scythe or reaper with a brake is likely his best bet. Length he liked shorter, but said the extra length of the Scythe wasn't a deal breaker vs the OG form factor. He's sold on an airlock down the road, hopefully they are easier to get once production picks up.

Might tell your buddy to take a look at the New OG 30 & if he can hold tight for a bit it might be worth it to look at the New soon to be released Reaper’s and a Reflex.

 

[HuntHarder]

Might tell your buddy to take a look at the New OG 30 & if he can hold tight for a bit it might be worth it to look at the New soon to be released Reaper’s and a Reflex.

Only 3db quieter than original, I have my reservations about recommending the new one. Until I have first hand knowledge of it, I likely won't recommend it. Also, being a new can owner with 2 of his current guns threaded 1/2×28, the adapter and OTB design i feel like is potentially more bs to deal with than he needs. Dedicated gun otb cans are great, but their lack of flexibility in barrel contour size and potential adapter issues I think are best suited for an "experienced can user." This guy is almost 60 and I can just hear the phone calls now. the fact that my OTBs wouldnt go on his sendero .308 was enough for him to be annoyed. I told him he just needs more cans.

 

[lelliott8]

Might tell your buddy to take a look at the New OG 30 & if he can hold tight for a bit it might be worth it to look at the New soon to be released Reaper’s and a Reflex.

Is the reaper getting redesigned? I thought they were just adding a 4" an 8" and a reflex option?

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Is the reaper getting redesigned? I thought they were just adding a 4" an 8" and a reflex option?

See post 9 & 10. Don’t know if Reaper is updated in any way. I would hope so if any new performance tech is there.