Thread: The Cons of Suppressors .........?

Have run suppressors on air rifles, .17hmr, .22lr, .223ai, 270win and a .410 shotgun.
It's the size and weight that puts me off on the bigger calibers, as the suppressors tend to be quite big and heavy.

I wouldn't be without one on the .17hmr or .22lr as they are small and light and I didn't really see any disadvantages.

Currently I'm running a Varimax QC brake on my .270wsm and I'm very happy with it!
For the high country hunting that the rifle often gets carried on, the added weight of a suppressor would have been a BIG disadvantage for the many K's it gets carried and the vertical meters travelled.
I'd rather have the weight in my pack in the form of a set of electronic ear defenders or even just a pair of foam earplugs if weight is an issue.
If mainly bush stalking or just covering a lot less K's then I'd probably be putting a suppressor back on the rifle, even though they can be a pig to carry, upsetting the rifles balance when the rifle is on your shoulder.

I still think I'll put a suppressor on my 223MAX at some point, and it will most likely be a Gunworks due to price, Robbie and the team are great to deal with and the fact that I drive past there place twice a day.

I'm thinking of suppressing my 7mm08. The issue some people have with the suppressor being visible in the scope at lower power, is it a big issue when shooting? Or is it something that can be lived with?

Originally Posted by winga

I'm thinking of suppressing my 7mm08. The issue some people have with the suppressor being visible in the scope at lower power, is it a big issue when shooting? Or is it something that can be lived with?

I can see mine at low power. No biggie

I can see the end of my barrel on low power with no can.
I like it... its like playing halo

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

I can see the end of my barrel on low power with no can.
I like it... its like playing halo

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Me too but whats Halo??

It was a shoot aliens game on xbox.

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I only see deer when I look through my scope... 😀

true..? I'll have to actually have a look at mine tonight then. Since I've never noticed, then it can't be an issue. That answers that question then. Cheers

Still not sure weather to put one on or not?
But for all off this thread nobody has mentioned that you must take them off when storing your guns!

Taking a suppressor off is hardly a chore worth mentioning.

Originally Posted by MSL

Taking a suppressor off is hardly a chore worth mentioning.

No but for those that don't know, if you leave it on it will ruin your barrel faster than you can imagine

I imagine a condom would do the same to your wanger............ you don't need to be reminded to take that off LOL

The balance while carrying on shoulder can be fixed/countered by slinging rifle across your front with off hand rested at pistol grip...works great on all 3 of mine.

Not reading the whole thread. Supressors are dumb. Love loudeners. Uh what did you say?

No regrets what-so-ever! When ever possible i'll always suppress a firearm now after doing my first. Tried and shot a few brands now, imo Waitaki Engineering best of the lot!