Suggestions 223 PRS suppressor

Hi all,
I have just set up a new Howa 223 heavy barrel & MDT chassis for supported range shooting (only) and I am looking for views on suppressors. So far the ones on my radar are
- Kaimai Compact
- DPT Magnum MK2
- A-Tec AR series
- Sonic 45

While I’ve been shooting rimfire for years, this is me jumping into a range/prs with both feet for the first time. I’m not looking for the top end type products, just something decent. I sort-of had a price bracket in mind of $400-450.

Coming in fairly cold and with what appears to be options galore I am keen to hear anyone’s experiences on the above, or any suggestions. Potentially I am overthinking this, and should just “run what I bring” and get on with it too!

Cheers

Any reason why you're going with a suppressor rather than just a muzzle brake?
Suppressors are fantastic but do come with weight and increased retained barrel heat.
In a range only situation where ear protection is always going to be worn I'd go to a muzzle brake as the recoil/muzzle jump reduction will be better, less heat build up (therefore less mirage from the barrel/suppressor), and less weight/length out on the end of your barrel so transitioning targets and maneuvering in a PRS match will be easier.
You'd probably get a serviceable brake for half your budget, not like the .223 is going to take much taming.

Or both!
DPT braked Suppressor!

Solid stainless MEA is hard to beat if weight isn't a worry. If they still make them that is

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Originally Posted by Makros

Any reason why you're going with a suppressor rather than just a muzzle brake?
Suppressors are fantastic but do come with weight and increased retained barrel heat.
In a range only situation where ear protection is always going to be worn I'd go to a muzzle brake as the recoil/muzzle jump reduction will be better, less heat build up (therefore less mirage from the barrel/suppressor), and less weight/length out on the end of your barrel so transitioning targets and maneuvering in a PRS match will be easier.
You'd probably get a serviceable brake for half your budget, not like the .223 is going to take much taming.

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Yea, key piece of info I’ve missed there, 75% noise reduction, 25% recoil management.
One of the ranges I use has indoor stalls separated with block walls. It’s pretty bloody loud even with earmuffs.
Have looked at brakes but have gone away from them for the above and as if you are on an open range a brake by itself is a bit obnoxious for those around.
Nothing against a brake on a suppressor, I have seen DPT ones

That's fair. I'd got with the DPT braked suppressor with a stainless steel first baffle.

I shoot PRS and prefer a suppressor, I hate the noise and blow back from a muzzle brake, they can also blow dust and dirt in your face in tight shooting positions.
For a 223 a suppressor is a good way to go, will be virtually no recoil regardless.

I'd probably just go for a DPT with a stainless baffle, keep it simple to start off with and will be easy to sell if you change your mind down the track.

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Originally Posted by Pono101

Hi all,
I have just set up a new Howa 223 heavy barrel & MDT chassis for supported range shooting (only) and I am looking for views on suppressors. So far the ones on my radar are
- Kaimai Compact
- DPT Magnum MK2
- A-Tec AR series
- Sonic 45

While I’ve been shooting rimfire for years, this is me jumping into a range/prs with both feet for the first time. I’m not looking for the top end type products, just something decent. I sort-of had a price bracket in mind of $400-450.

Coming in fairly cold and with what appears to be options galore I am keen to hear anyone’s experiences on the above, or any suggestions. Potentially I am overthinking this, and should just “run what I bring” and get on with it too!

Cheers

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Definitely take the atec out of that list
The others would melt

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https://www.deltamike.co.nz/product/...el-suppressor/

DPT's are light weight hunting cans, I'd never run one on a "multi shot" gun, doesn't matter how many grains of powder ya running ( had a 17 hornet, that thing heated up it's suppressor in a mag dump no worries ) & ya can't beat a bit of over engineering for piece of mind when ya face is 2" from ye explosion

It's not a lw rifle so go big, I recently brought an Aim-Sport 50, its a good bit of kit, HRE Stealth another option, run one on my heavy 223 works mint.

i would also suggest you give Hardy a call as well.

Get one with a stainless first baffle. Also run a small fan to blow air onto the suppressor. It will cool it fast and stop mirage between shots. Unsure if the barrel will get hot inside the suppressor with this set up as much as usual.Or would it also by keeping the suppressor cool remove the heat from the barrel inside?

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A-tec definitely and one of the PRS models, not cheap but will last and handle the jandal of multiple shots in a short space of time
and permanantly fit the A-Lok adapter to the suppressor unless you are shooting at close range only, I learnt the hard way

For positional shooting I'd go either an Atec PRS 1 mod (more recoil reduction but louder) or a 2 mod (Less recoil reduction, more recoil)

PRS is a game of spotting shots and making fast accurate corrections. a standard overbarrel can does in okay in a 223 but its not as good as a dedicated, stainless, muzzle forward braked can.

the benefit of buying an atec is it will work well if you get into a larger caliber down the track. and it will last a long time.

I shoot a lot of PRS, only run a brake in competition but often use a ATEC 1 mod training. it eliminates the concussive muzzle blast.

got to love the 223 for shooting steel economically!

edit - a heavy muzzle forward suppressor will also help a heap with balancing a rifle better

I run an Atec PRS mod 1 as well. Its awesome. I’m selling this B&T that would also be sweet on a 223. https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....essors-107418/

I'm running the Oceania Defense 556 QD suppressor. https://gunsnz.com/index.php?route=p...scription=true

On the other side, 223 isn't ideal for the PRS where targets are sometimes 600m onwards. It is really hard to spot the impact from an 223 in a windy day, and sometimes it is really hard for spotter to observe your trace and impact so miscalls happens.

I had a go with an a-tec prs in the weekend, it was on a 6.5 creedmoor so generated a bit more recoil than a 223. I really liked it, less gas distraction and reduced noise. I'd either look at something like that or just run it bare. I ran my 6 bra for a decent time with no brake or suppressor etc and found it quite enjoyable.

Iv got dpt and the kaimai compact I’m no engineer but the kaimai seems very well made I’m a huge fan very minimal recoil in my 708 shooting 150gn projectiles a lot of stainless steel in it and some sort of internal looking muzzle brake which I’m sure helps the felt recoil all my other rifles have dpt mk11 magnum and non magnum love them to I think you’ll be happy with any of the options your looking at all will have their pros and cons but over all you have listed quality options

Have you looked at a Waitaki Engineering stainless muzzle forward can. Work well on 223. Never had a problem with mine and they got seriously hot on AR when goat culling.

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Originally Posted by mikee

A-tec definitely and one of the PRS models, not cheap but will last and handle the jandal of multiple shots in a short space of time
and permanantly fit the A-Lok adapter to the suppressor unless you are shooting at close range only, I learnt the hard way

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Interested in why to permanently attach it?