Rugged Alaskan 360 TI

[Tahoe1305]

I just ordered one and will have it in a couple weeks I think. All I have to compare it to is the full AB suppressor raptor lineup and a dead air sandman since I'm a fairly new FFL, but I will post up my anecdotal thoughts once I get out with it. Hope it's great cause the damn thing is so expensive, even for me!

Do that please. Then tell me to buy one!

 

[prm]

Love to have one of those on my 338 Fed!

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Love to have one of those on my 338 Fed!

I'll let ya know how it works on my 16" 338 Fed.

 

[2Barrels]

My Alaskan 360 started it's jail term today. I'll be living vicariously through others until it's in my hands. Last can (KGM R65 was 266 days) Planning on using it on a 20" 338 Fed.

 

[Way Overkill]

@Cameron.25 Have you received the Rugged Alaskan 360 TI yet? Curious if this can is any good at such a light weight.

 

[Cameron.25]

@Cameron.25 Have you received the Rugged Alaskan 360 TI yet? Curious if this can is any good at such a light weight.

I'm not that impressed with it. If they cut the price in half it'd be a decent option I suppose but it's loud

 

[Phinehas25]

I'm not that impressed with it. If they cut the price in half it'd be a decent option I suppose but it's loud

May I ask what host firearms (and barrel lengths) you have tried so far?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

May I ask what host firearms (and barrel lengths) you have tried so far

I'm not that impressed with it. If they cut the price in half it'd be a decent option I suppose but it's loud

Also, any impressions on how the Ti version compares to the regular Alaska 360 can as far sound suppression and tone?

 

[Cameron.25]

May I ask what host firearms (and barrel lengths) you have tried so far?

24" 6.5 prc and a 20" 300prc

 

[Cameron.25]

Also, any impressions on how the Ti version compares to the regular Alaska 360 can as far sound suppression and tone?

I don't have the steel version to compare it to unfortunately. And even that version costs the same as a titanium can so I don't see myself buying it

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I don't have the steel version to compare it to unfortunately. And even that version costs the same as a titanium can so I don't see myself buying it

Have you compared it to other 7” cans then?
Also, the regular version is only $830 on Silencershop, so not a bad price. The $1399 of the Ti version is quite steep though.

 

[Cameron.25]

Have you compared it to other 7” cans then?
Also, the regular version is only $830 on Silencershop, so not a bad price. The $1399 of the Ti version is quite steep though.

Yes I shot it with the AB raptor 10, raptor 8, raptor 6, raptor 4 and dead air nomad TI. It was only quieter than the raptor 4. I bought a 30 cal endcap for the alaskan and will be shooting all of them again soon

 

[Cameron.25]

Update. Shot fairly hot handloads outta my 20" 300 PRC yesterday with the 30 cal endcap on the rugged alaskan 360 TI and..... it made seemingly zero difference, it's loud as hell lol. Feel bad shitting on it but its the truth, this is the only can i regret buying so far, and its really just due to me thinking its way overpriced. Also not crazy about having to spend $100 for the 30 cal endcap. Only quieter than the AB raptor 4 and not by a ton. Shot it alongside the AB raptor 4, 6, 8, 10, dead air nomad TI, Diligent Defense LTI and Diligent defense STI. Results of our redneck testing posted over in the thread Ryan Avery started about comparing different titanium cans if anyone is interested

 

[JRS3]

Anymore thoughts on the Alaskan 360 Ti or closed case and move on?

 

[Cameron.25]

Anymore thoughts on the Alaskan 360 Ti or closed case and move on?

Ive got a lightly used one I'd sell ya lol. In all honesty its not a good one

 

[JRS3]

Ive got a lightly used one I'd sell ya lol. In all honesty its not a good one

Enough said. Thanks! I like the idea of the lightweight but sounds no bueno…..

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Anymore thoughts on the Alaskan 360 Ti or closed case and move on?

Buy a AB Raptor 8 or 10 in .338 or .375 and you'll be far happier.

 

[JRS3]

What about the Nomax33?

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

What about the Nomax33?

At 15.4 oz., I would not be interested at all in that can. The AB Raptor is the ideal balance of sound suppression and versatility.

 

[Yellowknife]

I'm going to go against the prevailing opinion a little here. Shot side by side with a Gemtech, I personally could tell no difference at the shooters ear when mounted on a 30-06. Perfectly acceptable unless you were simply going for maximum sound suppression for the sake of suppression. On a mid caliber hunting rifle, it's great IMO. On a big magnum, I suspect the small size and limited baffles might make more difference.

On a .338 WM, it's a bit louder, but it's also the ONLY can I found in that weight class for a .338. The .338 is specifically a thick terrain rifle, so a longer heavier can is not going to work for my application. With the barrel cut back to 18", it's ideal and maintains factory balance and weight. The goal here is to simply eliminate hearing damage for a few field shots a year. It will take care of that nicely. Again, I expect with a .338 Lapua class magnum, it's probably not the right choice.

I considered the AB Raptor, but it wasn't in stock in .338 at the time of purchase, and is also not rated for the barrel length I wanted. AB recommended considering going to a larger .375 Raptor 10 can if I wanted to cut the barrel back, but that wasn't available locally either.