Suppressor on a 24 inch barrel?

[Echo]

My X bolt has the exact same barrel in my 6.8W Mountain Pro. Although I worried the can would negatively affect accuracy, it is more accurate with the can (significant POI shift). I use a SilencerCo Ebo, but am saving up for the Scythe.

It is not as unwieldy as I expected because my Mountain Pro is very light. Great for open areas and blind hunting.

NOTE: X bolts have metric threading. You will need to purchase a direct thread mount to match the threading.

Great note regarding the x-bolt threading…thanks!

 

[3gunyotehtr]

My primary rifle has a 27" barrel, and using a backcountry suppressor with it have never had an issue or wished for a shorter barrel. I would rather have the extra velocity and run a milder load.

 

[turbobrick]

good feedback…..I actually didn’t realize a shorter barrel would be louder. I knew it hurt velocity and energy a bit but the noise increase is interesting.

All things being equal, a longer barrel will be more quiet than a shorter one. Is it something you'll notice 20" versus 24"? Probably not. 16" versus 24", yeah you'll hear that difference. My 24" 300wm was so mild it was crazy though, I loved hunting with that thing.

 

[rclouse79]

I just ordered a threaded 24 inch barrel in 25-06. Everything I read said that caliber is being short changed with a short barrel. I will get a 6 inch suppressor. I did get an xlr folding stock, which I think will negate the suppressor and barrel length when on my pack. I also don’t think it will be bad in my gun bearer.

 

[JF_Idaho]

The only thing worse than a 24" barrel with a supressor is a 24" barrel without one.

I say good to go.

 

[Echo]

The only thing worse than a 24" barrel with a supressor is a 24" barrel without one.

I say good to go.

Well said!

 

[Brucebarker024]

I hunted with one this year. 24 inch barrel with a DD LTI. About 32 inches of barrel length. I used a Kifaru gun bearer and had no issues. I’ll go shorter with the next barrel but I’m gonna shoot this one out first.

 

[omicron1792]

I hunted with one this year. 24 inch barrel with a DD LTI. About 32 inches of barrel length. I used a Kifaru gun bearer and had no issues. I’ll go shorter with the next barrel but I’m gonna shoot this one out first.

Why not just chop it?

 

[Shortschaf]

Use it at 24" and see if you notice. Can always chop later.

I did that and ended up doing the chop. Wasn't that bad to use the rifle at 24"+can, but I didnt lose a meaningful amount of velocity by chopping either.

 

[Brucebarker024]

Why not just chop it?

It’s a carbon tube. Otherwise I would.

 

[left hunter]

I mostly carry my rifle when backpacking using the kifaru gunbearer which really helps keep a long rifle low and less “snagy”. I haven’t found it too cumbersome to run my 24 inch barreled rifle with my scythe ti as long as I am using the gunbearer. When I switch to just having it slung in my shoulder that is a different story.

 

[Echo]

I mostly carry my rifle when backpacking using the kifaru gunbearer which really helps keep a long rifle low and less “snagy”. I haven’t found it too cumbersome to run my 24 inch barreled rifle with my scythe ti as long as I am using the gunbearer. When I switch to just having it slung in my shoulder that is a different story.

I have a gun bearer, too. In the past couple of years I switched to the exo k4 gun carrier - but if I buy a suppressor I may go back to the gun bearer

 

[bpitcher]

Did one season with a 24" and a 6" can. Felt like I was toting a musket around. Getting it in a case that would fit was difficult and getting in and out of vehicles was also a pain.

I have an 18" barrel on the way and I don't think I'll ever go past 22" for a suppressed rig again.

 

[Athens]

I hunted for two years with a suppressor but have used a brake the last couple of years. The suppressors just don't reduce recoil like a brake. Even running a 9" 338 suppressor didn't reduce a 6 Creed like a brake does. I like to spot my shots/misses without a spotter. I'm now reducing my loads so I can go back to suppressors and spot my shots.

I used a 6.5 Ultra gen 1 for hunting. I ran it on a 26" barrel so with a 7" suppressor it's quite long. Out here in the west it's not a big deal but in the woods it would suck.

 

[Kimber7man]

24” barrel with a 7” Ultra 7 on it. Not a problem carrying around in the open Wyoming. Wouldn’t want it in the woods.

 

[Echo]

24” barrel with a 7” Ultra 7 on it. Not a problem carrying around in the open Wyoming. Wouldn’t want it in the woods.

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Great bull, congrats!

 

[General RE LEE]

I hunted for two years with a suppressor but have used a brake the last couple of years. The suppressors just don't reduce recoil like a brake. Even running a 9" 338 suppressor didn't reduce a 6 Creed like a brake does. I like to spot my shots/misses without a spotter. I'm now reducing my loads so I can go back to suppressors and spot my shots.

I used a 6.5 Ultra gen 1 for hunting. I ran it on a 26" barrel so with a 7" suppressor it's quite long. Out here in the west it's not a big deal but in the woods it would suck.

I might run a brake on a rifle I can grab when no one is hunting with me and I can wear ear protection throughout the hunt. Brakes are nice for spotting shots.

 

[elkivory]

My X bolt has the exact same barrel in my 6.8W Mountain Pro. Although I worried the can would negatively affect accuracy, it is more accurate with the can (significant POI shift). I use a SilencerCo Ebo, but am saving up for the Scythe.

It is not as unwieldy as I expected because my Mountain Pro is very light. Great for open areas and blind hunting.

NOTE: X bolts have metric threading. You will need to purchase a direct thread mount to match the threading.

Are you saying find a suppressor with threading to match browning or is there an adapter?

 

[BRTreedogs]

I’ve ran an 5” on a 26 for 2 seasons and never even noticed a thing

 

[Conrad101st]

I run suppressors on 26 inches. I leave them off walking normally and thread them when I’m stationary. Works fine that way for me.

Rifle is zeroed with can on; but know my minimal deviations without the can.