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Every one says buy a dpt buy a dpt.
So what makes them better then the rest. (only other brand i will buy is gunworks)
Want be removing baffles for bush stalking.
DPT vs Gunworks ??
currently running a gunworks ten year old can sits in front of muzzle 5" approx 12.5" long 35mmdia. was going to get gun re threaded and crowned. so thought it might be time to up grade to a more compact suppressor
DPT suppressors are generally one of the lighter suppressors around, they work well and as you say you can add or remove baffles and their good value too. Gunworks are good, a fraction heavier but I believe they will make them whatever length you want, you can go for the thicker suppressor too if you want a shorter can.
They are light weight, they work very well, you have the option of adding extra baffles (or removing them) and the price point is right. And the owner of the business is a reasonable fella to deal with, unlike some other north island manufacturers.
@GWH would you get the s/s blast baffle to give it extra life?
I have several Dpt suppressors. That I swap around between various rifles, with my 7mm baffles getting used on 3 different 7mm rifles, a 22" 7mm saum a 15" 7mm08 and a 17" 284win all loaded hot so the first baffle does get a hard time. I don't have a SS baffle but prob should get one. Id say I shoot more than most.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
Being able to just have a couple of baffles on for bush stuff, versus screwing another couple on for a magnum must be pretty handy. Also, if you shoot 223 on a 1/2x28tpi thread and want to use the guts of the can on a 1/2x20 22lr, all you need is the appropriate threaded bit and you're away. Or, you have a couple of 22 sized baffles and bulk the can up with 2 or 3 6.5mm baffles. Makes a fair amount of sense. I personally don't own one (already had what I needed before I'd laid eyes on a DPT), but I've seen this with @stretch's one, and it's quite a neat solution. If I didn't have any, and had to buy cans for a couple of rifles, DPT is definitely the way I'd go
For me, DPT is the sweet-spot compromise between weight, price, effectiveness etc. I use the SS baffle because I have seen the wear on baffles not protected by one.
I have one on my AR and it handles semi-auto fire. DPT specifies maximum rates of fire, but I haven’t had an issue. No mag dumps, just culling mobs of goats.
Will also add that the business supports this forum... (correct me if I'm wrong)
In the latest rod and rifle there is a big test story on suppressors have not read it myself i have a gun works suppressor on my 308 works good and a DPT on my 270wsm with a stainless baffle that works good to for the price and turn around time DPT is hard to beat:)
The article in R&R is a very good read and objective test comparison of lots of suppressor options. If you’re in the market for a one then worth getting your hands on the mag and have a good study. There are heaps of options. Myself I have a few DPTs and Gunworks, and I rate the DPTs. Another option to consider is the ASE cans, they’re slightly heavier but steel and very compact, only 100mm past muzzle. If you’re going to put a lot of rounds thru the cans, especially rapid fire then the ASE is worth considering. I have one on my 7mm08 bush pig.Quote:
Originally Posted by sometimes
I have both DPT and Gunworks.
Both are good, but DPT’s just a Fraction better
And Darren’s great to deal with.
I've mag dumped a number of times with a dpt on sn AR shooting goats and never an issue. My hardys gen5 works well too very quiet but a bit more $$$Quote:
Originally Posted by stretch
And if I want to get silly, I can take the baffle stack off my 30cal DPT and add it to my 223 DPT. Just don't do it the other way around.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
MY $0.02C,
My first suppressor was a Gunworks for my 7mm RM, i still have it and was a 2011 model 41mm diameter and i believe full Stainless Steel as it is heavy, more than 500grams for sure. I then bought a 223 bolt action and i bought then a DPT old school, all SS and i regret sell that rifle and suppressor, it was great. Bought a 7-08 and it had a DPT modular… wow, good noise reduction and weight amazing, bought another 7mm RM and it came with a Hushpower suppressor, wow, that was light too but i had few issues with the thing, still do a great job. Later on i bought an AR15 and because i was interested in shoot goats without the round counting i bout a MAE SS suppressor to suit it, heavier, noisier and personally didn't fit my needs, so i sold and bought another DPT… since then i bought another 3 DPT suppressors, 2 for 2 creedmoor and 1 for my 243… don't regret a bit… I have see and shot with the A-Tec suppressors and they are the "chisels", i saw Hardy suppressors in action too and they are amazing, however what these suppressors brand and others DONT have in common is "PRICE"! some will work brilliantly but will cost you quiet a bit of money, other will work brilliantly too but for a reasonable fraction of the price of others.
Some suppressors have in their material the big pros and cons such as, some will hold more heat than other and then some will soon down faster than others, material wear will be to consider and how much firing you do and how much mirage will affect your shooting…
Resuming, many options and many utilities, may one work for many rifles may you need to have one for each specific rifle… your budget will "guide" you… In the end of the day it is all about money… Oh, in the end of the day is also night!!!
Mac
I have DPT on my 7RM and 243 if that helps. I like them
got 2 gunworks spartans.....one dedicated for the .223
one shared between .270 and the 7.62x39mm
then got given a DPT for the .270 by mate going overseas.
overall length difference between the DPT and GW is bugger all like about an inch. the spartan goes further back on barrel ,balace is similar but funny enough the DPT, slightly lighter "feels" heavier on rifle as its weight is more muzzle forward. sound is similar as is felt recoil.
price is similar and those two options are plenty good enough for me....that R&R testfire tooks loads of working out but when you look at ranking in whats important to you they both stack up pretty well. both lots of companies great to deal with and dont B.S. a fella to make increased sales.
I have read the R&R testfire and found it very interesting. Unfortunately gunworks didn't put up there compact suppressors for the test fire.
bought a new rifle
ordered a dpt, told them the thread (from the net, wasn't in the new gun's h'book).
shot for a week +
damn thing would screw itself onto the barrel, needed two hands and 4 grunts to remove
visited dpt when in hamilton
oh, says Darren, it's the wrong thread....
gave me the right threaded end and sent me on my way.
Now. That's service!!
I have never been a fan of the DPT suppressors. I don't really even know why but I think the idea of pulling them apart for cleaning pisses me off.
Other brands you just screw on and screw off and forget so maybe I associated the maintenance with build quality.
However.......
I now have two of the things and I will be the first to say it.............they are very very good.
Both in terms of weight and noise reduction they really deliver.
As far as pulling them apart for cleaning....I don't. I now just treat them the same as other makes and they are fine. A well made quality kiwi product.
i have 4 of them 2 for 22lr/22mag 223 and 260. HAd a gunworks on my rem mag. DPT are good for value and weight as good as hardy for sound that i can hear. Dont bother cleaning them until get loose carbon in them, If you dont want to pull them apart then dont, just use them like a normal one,
Who's got time to clean suppressors? I sure don't, never have & never will.Quote:
Originally Posted by viper
They basically clean themselves when you shoot them anyway.
I wrote a quiet a bit about the suppressors I had and have but I never mention the AWESOME customer support I had from “Darren”, I “lost” one of my suppressors for fatigue and he did an awesome deal to me and swap it for a brand new one for a fraction of the price discount.
Go DPT... I am sorry I can’t speak for the others.
Mac
If i was going DPT for my 7m08 would you say over barrel or muzzle forward?
Over barrel!Quote:
Originally Posted by StagDown
Definitely over barrel. You can retain a relatively long barrel and not have the suppressor sticking out too much. And I think you can add more to it than a muzzle forward
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Over barrel, just done one on my 7.08mm , good noise and recoil reduction , balance of the rifle not overly affected either.
Is there any advantage to putting two Stainless dpt baffles in to a dpt suppressor for AR semi auto use? Or overkill?Quote:
Originally Posted by hotsoup
Not mag dumping but intend to do some target shooting.
only 1 is required, the second one will not make any difference in prolong use just another baffle as will be a alloy one…Quote:
Originally Posted by Square22
My 2c, i have two DPT's overbarrel, one for my 223 & the other is on my 7-08......no more Rev Rog suppressors for me!!!!!!
The only one to tell you that will be @DPT his designQuote:
Originally Posted by Square22
No, no point, the first baffle takes all of the blast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Square22
Adding more s/s baffles wont allow you to get the suppressor hotter.
Awesome, thanks for clearing that up :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by DPT
@berg243… I think I know who you are now… have you recently purchased a fancy Bergara 45-70??? or was it a Henry???
If it is you and you waiting for brass and dies, etc… they have arrived…
No probably not as we dont sell many 45cal suppressorsQuote:
Originally Posted by berg243
@DPT - What is the specified rates of fire? I am after it for a 300 blackout Ar15 with a 12.5" barrel, stainless baffle installed. Cheers,Quote:
Originally Posted by stretch
Yes 90rds an hour with s/s baffle. Instructions/ ratings etc are on our website Suppressor maintenance instructions - DPT Machinists
@DPT how many baffles can I add to my 223 ar15s suppressor before it stops getting quieter?
Iv pinched 3 out of my 243 suppressor already but im thinking this is probably something you probably have tried
223 12.5 inch barrel ar15
The dude from Tokoroa who is making suppressors is bringing out a camo SS baffle. Twice as sexy and twice as quiet. Darren groans.
8 baffles on an over barrel is a good number.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill999