Titanium suppressor selection

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Alright so over this coming winter I’m gonna lighten up my hunting rifle to get it around 9lbs without a bipod. Currently have a stainless steel suppressor that’s about 15oz with a silencerco bravo hub mount.

The suppressor that I’ve taken a close look at is the Deadair Nomad LTi XC. Possibly even the Nomad Ti XC but prefer something in a long configuration for better sound suppression. Open to suggestions on anything comparable and reliable.
 
Son and I both shot 6.5 CM this last week. He's using the Nomad XC and I had my B&T Ranger. There was a clear and obvious difference and the XC was far ahead in recoil and sound reduction. I use the XC on my 6.5 PRC as well and it's been great.
 
Alright so over this coming winter I’m gonna lighten up my hunting rifle to get it around 9lbs without a bipod. Currently have a stainless steel suppressor that’s about 15oz with a silencerco bravo hub mount.

The suppressor that I’ve taken a close look at is the Deadair Nomad LTi XC. Possibly even the Nomad Ti XC but prefer something in a long configuration for better sound suppression. Open to suggestions on anything comparable and reliable.
Extremely happy with my Unknown Suppressors Reaper.


John
 
How long is your barrel? Abd what caliber is your rifle? Obviously, “the right amount of suppression” is the most important consideration, but after that, overall length is a primary consideration when picking the right suppressor.

Overall length also plays into how quiet the suppressor sounds. If I have a 16” or 18” barrel, I don’t want a 4” suppressor unless it manages to be ridiculously quiet. A suppressor that sounds fine on a 22” barrel can sound fierce on a 16” barrel.

I work with a general rule that I want my overall barrel+suppressor length to be no more than 26”. I want my overall rifle weight no more than 10# (rifle, optic, sling, suppressor, and any other permanent accessories). Ideally, I want the balance point right in front of the magazine well. I find that works best, for me, when I take an offhand shot.

This is my spreadsheet from when I was shopping around for a suppressor a couple of months ago. This resulted in me getting the AB Raptor 8 and 10. The Reaper, Airlock, and OG 6.5 were not out yet at that time, so I added them.

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I currently own the Scythe (don't get one of those), the two AB suppressors, an OG, and a Griffin Recce for my AR.

I have an OG 6.5 in jail. The OG 6.5 is going to go on a 24" .25-06.

If you want a 6" suppressor, I don't see how you could go wrong with the Reaper. It will have a reflex option available sometime this winter as well (for an additional $300-400 and some more weight.). Of course, the Nomad Ti XC is not a bad option either.

I have started to look more into SE db ratings, not just SE dbA ratings (SE DB measures the sound that potentially affects your hearing, SE dbA weights the sound you can hear). If you want a longer version of my current spreadsheet, it is here:
If you want a shorter, lighter suppressor primarily for hunting, the Airlock seems like a great option. It reportedly heats up really fast due to how effectively it traps gas, so probably not ideal for a range session. I'm planning to eventually get one of those, but I really like the reflex cans and I want to wait a bit to see how well other people like the Airlock after this hunting season before getting one.
 
How long is your barrel? Abd what caliber is your rifle? Obviously, “the right amount of suppression” is the most important consideration, but after that, overall length is a primary consideration when picking the right suppressor.

Overall length also plays into how quiet the suppressor sounds. If I have a 16” or 18” barrel, I don’t want a 4” suppressor unless it manages to be ridiculously quiet. A suppressor that sounds fine on a 22” barrel can sound fierce on a 16” barrel.

I work with a general rule that I want my overall barrel+suppressor length to be no more than 26”. I want my overall rifle weight no more than 10# (rifle, optic, sling, suppressor, and any other permanent accessories). Ideally, I want the balance point right in front of the magazine well. I find that works best, for me, when I take an offhand shot.

This is my spreadsheet from when I was shopping around for a suppressor a couple of months ago. This resulted in me getting the AB Raptor 8 and 10. The Reaper, Airlock, and OG 6.5 were not out yet at that time, so I added them.

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I currently own the Scythe (don't get one of those), the two AB suppressors, an OG, and a Griffin Recce for my AR.

I have an OG 6.5 in jail. The OG 6.5 is going to go on a 24" .25-06.

If you want a 6" suppressor, I don't see how you could go wrong with the Reaper. It will have a reflex option available sometime this winter as well (for an additional $300-400 and some more weight.). Of course, the Nomad Ti XC is not a bad option either.

I have started to look more into SE db ratings, not just SE dbA ratings (SE DB measures the sound that potentially affects your hearing, SE dbA weights the sound you can hear). If you want a longer version of my current spreadsheet, it is here:
If you want a shorter, lighter suppressor primarily for hunting, the Airlock seems like a great option. It reportedly heats up really fast due to how effectively it traps gas, so probably not ideal for a range session. I'm planning to eventually get one of those, but I really like the reflex cans and I want to wait a bit to see how well other people like the Airlock after this hunting season before getting one.
Thanks, I have a 22” 7PRC. I understand the barrel length vs sound. I have a couple suppressors and several ARs and bolt guns they get rotated around on, but my next one will be for my hunting rifle only. Ideally a 6-8” suppressor is what I’m looking for, but the weight savings is the main goal. I’ve read the thread about the scythe which led to me asking about Ti suppressors from guys like you. Ideally I want a suppressor under 10oz that is best in class performance for sound suppression. I understand there’s a trade off for everything.

I’m changing to a carbon composite stock and a razor LHT scope also. Heat is a factor for me because I hate shooting through mirage especially if I have a follow up shot on bigger animals like elk. I’m of the consensus (especially on elk) if it’s still standing I’m still shooting. I live and hunt in Montana so it’s not abnormal to have a 4-6 mile hike on a hunting day.
 
In your situation, I would look really hard at the Airlock 7 or the Reaper.

Edit - you probably already know that you are still going to have sonic crack, which is in the 120s, so practically speaking, getting down to ~127 is probably the right amount of suppression.
 
The LTi XC should be a little under 11 ounces with a good light DT hub adapter and would be a good choice for suppressing a 7 PRC. The regular XC is going to be lighter and shorter obviously and wont suppress quite as well but for a light weight, sub 7" can there is nothing that really blows it away. The Airlock 7mm can is probably tough to beat from a weight and length with still decent suppression standpoint but they are a new entrant without many samples in the field yet.
 
In your situation, I would look really hard at the Airlock 7 or the Reaper.

Edit - you probably already know that you are still going to have sonic crack, which is in the 120s, so practically speaking, getting down to ~127 is probably the right amount of suppression.
Thanks for the info man.

Do you install quick detach hubs or direct thread? I have an ASR Bravo mount on my hunting suppressor currently and will probably never buy another one as it does not lock.
 
Thanks for the info man.

Do you install quick detach hubs or direct thread? I have an ASR Bravo mount on my hunting suppressor currently and will probably never buy another one as it does not lock.

I only do direct thread. If I need to get it cut to 1/2-28 and use an adapter, then I will (I had to do this for my .270, 6.5 CM, and .223).
 
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