Sight picture with suppressor

[Oncorhynchus]

Just bought and installed my first suppressor. Silencer Co Scythe Ti on a Tikka T3X 30-06, Maven 1.2. Under low power the can obstructs about 1/3 of the bottom sight picture. Other than remounting scope with a rail and high rings I’m not too sure what the best solution is, or just roll with it as is.

What’s a common sight picture/obstruction when viewed under low magnification?

 

[AvgValley]

I would just roll with it. A long barrel + low magnification + low mount = obstructed view. If it bothers you, I would put the scope up higher but I wouldn't sacrifice my cheek weld/comfort on the stock to do it.

 

[MuleyFever]

Looks normal to me.

 

[Thinkingman]

Not sure if this is your first rodeo with a suppressor but mirage will become an issue at some point.
A decent suppressor sleeve was necessary for me.

 

[Oncorhynchus]

Not sure if this is your first rodeo with a suppressor but mirage will become an issue at some point.
A decent suppressor sleeve was necessary for me.

Thanks for the tip. First suppressor but this is definitely on my radar!

 

[rclouse79]

Just bought and installed my first suppressor. Silencer Co Scythe Ti on a Tikka T3X 30-06, Maven 1.2. Under low power the can obstructs about 1/3 of the bottom sight picture. Other than remounting scope with a rail and high rings I’m not too sure what the best solution is, or just roll with it as is.

What’s a common sight picture/obstruction when viewed under low magnification? View attachment 845694View attachment 845695

At what magnification is the can no longer visible?

 

[ropeup79]

Looks very similar to mine. Doesn’t bother me but it might bother others.

 

[khuber84]

High rings, shorter barrel! Most my optics are 4x base mag, but even with my 2.5-20 on a 20min rail I don't see the can. It could be the high ass rings, and 18" barrel helping that situation.

 

[z987k]

Thanks for the tip. First suppressor but this is definitely on my radar!

I've never needed one on a hunt since the volume of fire is extremely low... 1, 3 if you're having a bad day.
But at the range it's a problem fast.

 

[Oncorhynchus]

At what magnification is the can no longer visible?

~5x

 

[Oncorhynchus]

I've never needed one on a hunt since the volume of fire is extremely low... 1, 3 if you're having a bad day.
But at the range it's a problem fast.

Do you notice a POI shift with and without a sleeve, or negligible in your experience?

 

[barrister]

I don’t think it will cure that sight picture issue completely, but I had a silver can like that. I had it Cerakoted a darker color (like a blued barrel) to help with mirage/glare issues I was having. It helped a lot for my issue. Maybe will help a bit on how noticeable it is for you?

 

[General RE LEE]

Roll with it. Longer barrel, 20 MOA rail and a scope with a wide FOV will cause this. My rifles have 22” barrels with 20 MOA rails. I see the can in my FOV on lowest power. It was annoying at first but it’s a non issue now.

 

[omicron1792]

Chop your barrel some.

That said, you get used to it.

 

[KenLee]

Roll with it. I'd think the scope height is just right.

 

[General RE LEE]

Here’s the can in my sight picture. Zeiss Conquest V4 on 4x, 22” barrel with 6” can and 20 MOA rings.

 

[E.Shell]

Chop your barrel some.

That said, you get used to it.

It is not uncommon to be able to see front sights or suppressors through a low-powered scope. One does get used to it. Can you see the back of your rifle receiver when using iron sights?

Raising the scope axis is not really a good solution. First, one must raise it substantially to get the suppressor out of view, and the second issue is that raising the scope takes away from a proper cheek weld. Best marksmanship and most natural pointing abilities are usually attained with the lowest scope position possible.

 

[KenLee]

It is not uncommon to be able to see front sights or suppressors through a low-powered scope. One does get used to it. Can you see the back of your rifle receiver when using iron sights?

Raising the scope axis is not really a good solution. First, one must raise it substantially to get the suppressor out of view, and the second issue is that raising the scope takes away from a proper cheek weld. Best marksmanship and most natural pointing abilities are usually attained with the lowest scope position possible.

Like the man said "run what ya brung".

 

[omicron1792]

It is not uncommon to be able to see front sights or suppressors through a low-powered scope. One does get used to it. Can you see the back of your rifle receiver when using iron sights?

Raising the scope axis is not really a good solution. First, one must raise it substantially to get the suppressor out of view, and the second issue is that raising the scope takes away from a proper cheek weld. Best marksmanship and most natural pointing abilities are usually attained with the lowest scope position possible.

I think the low as possible is a bit overplayed. Just my opinion.

That said I didn’t tell him to raise the sights.