Thread: .243 Barrel length, over barrel or forward mount suppressor

i can say having taken a 243 from 20 down to aprox 18" the muzzle blast and flash at dusk is significant & your hunting buddies will not appreciate it. You need the suppressor.
As its a bush rifle I would be going for the over barrel. 1, its shorter and 2, it will be stronger having 2 points of contact on the barrel for that day you knock it against something. The shortest over barrel suppressors add aprox 80mm.
ZQ