Thread: DPT over barrel modular suppressor

Originally Posted by Tahr

I tried a new DPT over barrel modular on my 20" barrel 243 over the weekend.

The noise wasn't as quiet as the earlier generation Hardy (about 3 years old), but still pretty good. Especially considering its size and weight.
Taking one baffle off (17mm) didn't seem to make much difference to my ears.

Definitely not suited to high volume. Sighting in and a bit of target stuff (30 rounds) over about an hour got it pretty damn hot. A string of 4 shots from cold got it nearly too hot to touch. And the baffles suffered a bit of sand blasting from this one session.

All in all its a neat little gadget that does what it is designed for. Its limitations are heredity with the light weight and compactness. Thats the payoff.

From now on it will only get hunting and the odd sight in, so it I expect it to last quite a while. If it does wear, the baffles can be replaced. The non modular latest Hardy ones that are bout the same size probably suffer from sand blasting inside too, you just can't see it like you can with the modular DPT.

A good product.

Thanks for the feedback.
I have found the baffles last much longer if the front face is not cleaned, the carbon buildup protects them. The first baffle seems to suffer the most but will last over 1000 rounds as long as its not over heated.

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