The right suppressor the first time

[hunterguy122]

I am in the market for my first Suppressor. I have read about all the reviews on here and endless reviews elsewhere, and the more I read the less I feel I am narrowing my decision down. I want a .30 cal can to be able to run on several different rifles.( I know, once you get one suppressor, you will get more)

With so many brands on the market, and the technology steadily improving, should a fella go with one of the "budget" sub $600-$700 cans or is it worth it to "buy once cry once"? and spend $1,000+? Is the difference in a $500 can and a $1200 enough for the price difference? Not against paying for quality, but does the price difference provide a can of equally or substantially greater value? With such good reviews on both the budget and the high dollar cans, it makes it difficult to determine not having access to shoot all of the cans and see for myself.

Use for this can will be in the following order:
Hunting
Target shooting/Training
Local matches (a handful of times a year)

I am essentially looking for the best multi cal can that doesn't hinder accuracy, provides the best value to price, has a track record for longevity and reliability, and one that is readily available. (I am aware a lot are currently out of stock with the removal of the tax stamp and influx of people buying)

Will be used on: .308, .300 Magnum, .223, 7mm Magnum, 6.5 and 6mm.

Thanks ahead for any and all advice.

 

[as.ks.ak]

I was in a similar boat. I have .338 win mag, 30-06, .308, 7mm08, 22-250 that I all want suppressed. I’m sure I, much like you, will end up with multiple suppressors down the road. But I opted for the Rugged Alaskan 360. Swap end caps and shoot different calibers.

I can report back once I get more time on it. But there are sufficient reviews on the interwebs out there. Just be careful with reviews. A lot like the ones that have become so commonplace these days, be careful you’re not taking advice off the interwebs from Joe Schmoe that just ripped it out of the box yesterday and needs to churn over the review asap to get more gear in and out the door…

I took some advice from know killers that use the rugged ak360, is it the best performing decibel reduction wise? No shot. Is it the lightest out there? Absolutely not. The TI ak360 is lighter…Is it the heaviest out there? Definitely not. From the research I did, I came to the conclusion suppressors are like everything else in this space. Different strokes for different folks. The same guys who love kifaru for their modularity and the other guys that love SG packs for their simplicity are the same guys chiming in on the suppressor opinions.

…for me? Does it fit the perfect niche for what I’m trying to accomplish?

That being said, if you like pineapple on your pizza, can’t stand what happened to the Kifaru brand once Frank left, have grown to enjoy not posting your kills on socials just to validate your successes from random strangers on the internet, like to see failures and blowhards like Lampers get what they deserve, kill predators, and enjoy a sunset with your old lady from time to time, when she’s being nice, maybe you like things that I do and the rugged ak360 is something you may be interest in giving a go.

But then again, maybe you’re a wanker that likes tea over coffee, though. And to that I say good day, sir.


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[WRO]

Hard to beat an ultra 7 or dominus in 30 cal for your application..


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[Graves14]

I’d highly suggest looking at an Unknown Suppressors Reaper. With all the different uses you listed it is a great candidate.

- with the flat cap it’s light enough to not feel cumbersome while hunting
-can add an SRS brake and it is an excellent match can
- you can set it up with Quick Attach adapters to swap between rifles (or leave it as a direct thread)

I have several other suppressors but have found the Reaper to be the most versatile.

 

[ID-Muley]

Our Reaper is hard to beat for a do it all hunting can… If you ever put it on a bigger magnum cartridge rifle, the SRS brake on the end really helps for spotting shots too.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Use for this can will be in the following order:
Hunting
Target shooting/Training
Local matches (a handful of times a year)

Will be used on: .308, .300 Magnum, .223, 7mm Magnum, 6.5 and 6mm.

Thanks ahead for any and all advice.

I don’t really believe in the “one-size fits all” suppressor. People who tell you that are the equivalent of giving you the first shot of heroin for free. I had the exact same approach as you when I started. But, the Reaper and the AB Raptor 8 (with the reflex options) are the closest you can get to this.

With that said, given your priorities and your rifle chamberings, this is what I can suggest based on my experience.

For hunting, the longest rifle barrel+suppressor I use is 28”. I’d prefer a 26” maximum. And a 22”to 24” overall length is much handier.

Without knowing your barrel lengths, it’s hard to make an exact recommendation, but I have serious doubts about any suppressor more than 7” in front of the muzzle for hunting. If “hunting”for you is sitting in a blind watching a feeder, or parking your truck on top of a hill and waiting for something to walk by, then you do you. But when I think “hunting,” I think walking, possibly up steep terrain, and probably through some trees. Shorter and lighter is better.

The issue here is that your 300 magnum will require a lot more suppressor than the .308 and smaller cartridges. For that rifle alone, I’d be looking at the AB Raptor 10 with 5” reflex. That will be 7” in front of the muzzle. It will weigh 16.3 ounces. And it will look like something that would make you really insecure if you found it in your wife’s nightstand. But, it’s a great suppressor. I have one and it makes everything on which I have tried it (.270, .25-06, 6.5 CM, .223) “stupid quiet.” It’s also great for taming recoil. But I don’t put it on my 20” 6.5 CM hunting rifle because it’s longer and heavier than necessary. I do use it on my 16” .223 because that is only a range rifle (not legal for big game where I hunt).

The next step down in the .30 caliber world is where you start to get a really good balance of weight, length, and suppression. These are the 6” muzzle forward suppressors. These are as close as you can get to a “only need one can” size. In this realm, I recommend checking out the AB Raptor 8 with 3” reflex, the US Reaper, the DA Nomad Ti XC, and the upcoming Airlock ZG 30. The Raptor and the Reaper both have reflex options (or will soon), which I think will give them the edge in overall suppression on your .300 Magnum. As for the others, a .300 magnum will probably be louder than you would like with one of these (just under 140 dbA), but everything else will be comfortable. Pay close attention to the Airlock tests and see if Danny posts a magnum test. I would ignore any .30 caliber suppressor that doesn’t advertise 130 dbA or below for a 20” .308. The difference between 133 and 130 is substantial. A great budget option in this category is the AB A-10.

Below that, we now have some wonderful more specialized options. The US OG 6.5 and the Airlock ZG 6.5 are both superb on a 6.5 CM, .25-06, etc. They are lightweight, only extend ~4” past the muzzle. They are perfect hunting cans for things like 6.5 CM, .243, etc. I think you could probably find some tests on a 6.5 PRC with them as well and I am sure they would be fine for that. I just don’t have firsthand experience with that. Some folks also carefully check alignment and then use the OG 6.5 on a .284 caliber. I’m not going to do that myself, but smart people have done it. Also consider the ZG 7 in this discussion (although I don’t own one, my experience with the ZG 6.5 has been so good that I would trust anything they make).

At the baby end, I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of an Airlock Nano for my 22” .22-250. It will also be nice to try for my .223 as a carry around the farm plinking rifle.

I hope that helps. I’ve tried to only recommend things with which I have firsthand experience. I own most of the cans above, or have used other people’s at the range. So, if you think I left off an obvious option, it’s not that I hate a particular brand or something. Except the Scythe Ti. I own that and don’t recommend that anxiety-producing potential rifle grenade. I’ll never buy another item from that company.

Also, the TBAC Suppressor Summit has a wealth of objective test results for comparing different suppressors (but only ones from companies that were more than a year old in August 2025). Unlike Pew Science, it’s free and open to all.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

 

[wind gypsy]

Agree with others on the Reaper or nomad XC in regards to versatility. Having a hub and removable end cap with brake options covers a lot of ground. Stealth additive works Orev is another that fits the same bill. I'm pretty sure they are the OEM for airlock so you know they can make solid cans.

I'd be happy with either of those three for such a use.

 

[ckt3]

Yes, more money can buy you a better suppressor, but that’s not true across the board.

If hunting is your main use, then a shorter and lighter (titanium) suppressor may be advisable. A shorter length is generally at odds with maximizing suppression, but the maneuverability can be more important depending on your application. Titanium will increase price a bit, but I think it’s worth it.

Regarding your listed criteria and intended caliber, just make sure it’s rated for each caliber at your desired barrel length. I’m not aware of any good data on differing accuracy across suppressors; a reputable brand should be fine. Longevity and reliability I would address by choosing an established company with an amazing warranty.

Off the cuff I’d say a Diligent Defense Enticer S Ti would serve you well. Not too long, relatively light, good suppression, great price, great warranty.

For suppressor performance, PewScience is the best resource. View the rankings, filter to .308 ammunition.

 

[hunterguy122]

Thanks everyone for all the advise! It has definitely helped narrow the search.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Thanks everyone for all the advise! It has definitely helped narrow the search.

One last thing... I have not personally encountered a suppressor that "hinders accuracy." I shoot better with every single rifle, from the smallest to the largest, when I use a suppressor. As long as you check that it is still tight on your barrel, you shouldn't encounter accuracy problems.

It is heavily dependent on barrel length/stiffness, but I typically see a shift of 0.5" to 2" at 100 yards when I switch from bare muzzle to light suppressor (under 8 ounces), to heavy suppressor (12-16 ounces). I've posted about this elsewhere recently if you want to look into it more.

If you get something wildly erratic, it usually means an improperly installed suppressor, which is more likely if you are using a cheap adapter or your smith did a bad job threading the rifle. I had this happen with a .22 LR where the adapter I got was just off center enough that I got very slight baffle strikes. Changing the adapter fixed that issue.

 

[257_roberts]

Elsewhere I've seen Resilient Jolene discussed. How do folks feel about that one compared to the ones mentioned above?

 

[ckt3]

Elsewhere I've seen Resilient Jolene discussed. How do folks feel about that one compared to the ones mentioned above?

It scored great on Pew Science. It’s titanium, and I’ve heard the customer service and lifetime warranty is awesome. The company has been around a while and seems like good dudes. I’d recommend the S length for hunting rather than L.

 

[Huntnpack 2]

Take a look at the New Dead Air Nomad Ti OTB.

 

[Legacyranch]

I think a good value for versatility and hunting is the Otter Creek Labs - Polonium 30.
13.5 oz and 5.8”