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What suppressor, cartridge, barrel length combinations did this happen with?
He said, “unsuppressed.”
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What suppressor, cartridge, barrel length combinations did this happen with?
He said, “unsuppressed.”
For probably the 5th time- the OG65 is not “way better” than the OG- they are different cans. They look the same, have definite cross over use, but they are DIFFERENT cans. It’s not “way better” without being specific in its use. That was ignorant of whoever said it.
The OG65 is better at suppressing 6.5mm and below (and potentially 7mm with the user accepting the possible risk) than the OG. It will also be not as durable overall- though more than durable enough for the use case. It isn’t “way better” with 308 or any other 30cal, or if you won’t accept the risk- with 277 or 7mm bullets. The OG will also be better long term on an AR in heavy use.
The only con to suppressing an AR is gas to face. However, that risk is greatly alleviated by using non toxic lube, or natural oil, such ans olive oil, when practicing with AR’s.
He said, “unsuppressed.”
That's what I get trying to read all that while working.
What suppressor, cartridge, barrel length combinations did this happen with?
I never said it wasn’t more pleasant, I said the shootability benefit goes down.
That and the supersonic crack.Pressure is why an airgun sounds like a 22 when unsuppressed
When you get a chance, it might be useful to take a look at some of the data coming out of the shoot-houses at Bragg, and what the instructors have been dealing with in terms of toxins. While having a non-toxic lube helps in terms of what combustion byproducts it releases, the first round out of any weapon pollutes that lube with micronized lead and copper, from .1 micron to appx 1.5 micron, IIRC.
The mix is about 70/30 copper to lead in rifles, with those numbers being almost exactly flipped with pistols. This is with standard ball ammo, btw. It's stark enough that forensic investigators can tell if a rifle or a pistol was used just with what concentrations of metal particulate is left at the scene, separate from bullet or casing evidence. About 20% of the lead on any gun range is coming from primer compounds as well. Depending on the formulation of the gunpowder, you can also get anything from ammonia to various types of acids getting blown in your face. About 5 or 6 years ago someone finally started testing those instructors for various types of poisoning, and their lead & copper numbers were off the charts. Dudes had to go in for some long-term chelation therapy, lasting more than a year in some cases, if memory serves.
Pressure has more to do with loudness than casing volume or bullet diameter. I've always perceived 5.56 to be a lot louder than .308/7.62, so be careful in dismissing the idea that shootability goes down as cartridge size diminishes. Muzzle blast does have an impact on accuracy for a lot of shooters, and suppressors help with that a great deal, no matter cartridge size.