.308 Suppressor Recommendations

[Island_Mando]

Hi all,

I'm looking for flow through suppressor recommendations for my 18" .380 AR-10.

Main thing I'm prioritizing is durability and reliability in a flow through suppressor.

I don't care much for having the quietest .308 suppressor, I prefer having the durability and reliability since I do handle my rifles pretty rough. Decent round count, dropping it, running it on barricades and rocks, as well as the occasional man handle hahah.

 

[MSTN]

My vote - HUXWRX Flow 762 Ti

 

[Jack_L]

QD or direct thread?

 

[Island_Mando]

QD or direct thread?

Haven't made up my mind which I would prefer. Currently running a Rearden SPB muzzle break on my AR10. I wouldn't mind changing muzzle devices once I've decided on a suppressor. But I'm open to QD or direct thread.

 

[rdinak]

I went with a cat odb. Still waiting to live fire. Lol

 

[Tcorb734]

I recently compared a hybrid 46 and saker. The saker is just a little quieter than the hybrid 46. If interested I can post 3 shot videos of each on my bolt rifle.

 

[higginsworksforme]

Surefire claims to be bringing out an RC3 for 30s.

 

[Ape_Factory]

Radical Defense CS3 in Haynes 282. Hard use, low back pressure design. I have the Flow 762 and while it's an incredible can, being titanium, it's not for hard use. I also have the RD LS3 in titanium which is a longer version of the same can. I should have the RD CS3 in my hands by next week, just waiting for it to be shipped. Then again, I'm generally not doing mag dumps with .308 because it's like lighting a pile of money on fire these days. Admittedly more fun but still.

I believe the Flow 762 Ti tested firing schedule is a full auto test, 240 rounds in 30 round mags full auto with 20 seconds between mags on a 14.5 barrel with a total time of about four minutes. Do that enough times and its life will definitely be shortened.

 

[Island_Mando]

Radical Defense CS3 in Haynes 282. Hard use, low back pressure design. I have the Flow 762 and while it's an incredible can, being titanium, it's not for hard use. I also have the RD LS3 in titanium which is a longer version of the same can. I should have the RD CS3 in my hands by next week, just waiting for it to be shipped. Then again, I'm generally not doing mag dumps with .308 because it's like lighting a pile of money on fire these days. Admittedly more fun but still.

I believe the Flow 762 Ti tested firing schedule is a full auto test, 240 rounds in 30 round mags full auto with 20 seconds between mags on a 14.5 barrel with a total time of about four minutes. Do that enough times and its life will definitely be shortened.

I'll definitely look more into the RD CS3. I've also heard a lot of good things from the Flow 762. My main concern with the Flow 762 is that with it being titanium. After going through a good couple of rounds on a drill, and immediately transitioning to take longer range shots. Quite a few people mentioned their aim being slightly more off since in bright daylight they're having hard time accurately seeing their target at long range due to the very noticeable heat mirage the can is giving off.

With cost of ammo nowadays I'm definitely not going to be mag dumping, maybe once every so often lol

 

[Ape_Factory]

I have three titanium cans and mirage can definitely be an issue, and a bit sooner, than a non-Ti can. Depending on conditions and location, you'll start to see a bit as soon as five rounds. I do use a cover (or did until I destroyed it last weekend) on the Flow .

The RD comes in the LS and CS configuration, LS being the long one at over 7". The CS is 5" in length. Choice of titanium or Haynes 282 on either one. If weight and length aren't a priority, the LS is going to be a good bit quieter than the CS but it's also 2.5" longer. Doesn't sound like much but when it's on the end of a 16" gun, feels like you're walking around with a fishing pole.

This is the LS3 next to the Flow 762. I did add a HUB QD mount to the RD which adds another inch or so. The Flow isn't HUB so the mount technically doesn't add any length.

 

[NHPiper]

I havent been able to destroy the Scope Chaps cover yet on my Sig SRD 7.62Ti can or the OCM5 can. Both are titanium and have had heavier round counts. The burnproof gear one has done well on an RC2, but it’s a pain to take off and the can gets moved around. The Scope Chaps covers come right off.

I melted several other notable brands very quickly.

Not to hijack the thread, just saying there is a solution or Ti cans. Completely agree the mirage off them is often much faster.

 

[Island_Mando]

I have three titanium cans and mirage can definitely be an issue, and a bit sooner, than a non-Ti can. Depending on conditions and location, you'll start to see a bit as soon as five rounds. I do use a cover (or did until I destroyed it last weekend) on the Flow .

The RD comes in the LS and CS configuration, LS being the long one at over 7". The CS is 5" in length. Choice of titanium or Haynes 282 on either one. If weight and length aren't a priority, the LS is going to be a good bit quieter than the CS but it's also 2.5" longer. Doesn't sound like much but when it's on the end of a 16" gun, feels like you're walking around with a fishing pole.

This is the LS3 next to the Flow 762. I did add a HUB QD mount to the RD which adds another inch or so. The Flow isn't HUB so the mount technically doesn't add any length.
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Yeah Titanium is a big thing I need to take into account since majority of the time it is very bright and dry here in Arizona. If I were to consider a Ti can, I'd most definitely run a burn cover on it to help with the mirage.

In your opinion is there a noticeable difference when running the LS & CS can?

All things considered, I'm leaning more towards using a QD system of sort. Mainly because of portability, being able to take the can on and off and still being able to run it unsuppressed .

 

[Kickin45]

Ventum

 

[clcustom1911]

I went with Surefire Socom 7.62 RC2. I plan to use it on bolts and semi's. Wanted a heavy duty all around option wit some of the best overall signature reduction. It's not about your hearing. It's about what *they can see/hear about you.

 

[Ape_Factory]

My Radical Defense CS3 arrived yesterday. Won't have a chance to shoot it for a week or so but I have high expectations for it. This one is hard use, Haynes 282, and not titanium. 5" long, 1.74" diameter. Left to right, Sierra 5, Flow 762Ti, RD CS3, RD LS3.

 

[MK20]

I just wish people remembered that some folks don't like titanium.

I like Inconel and stainless personally.

 

[Ape_Factory]

Which is why the third from the left is not titanium but a high temp nickel cobalt alloy. You do pay for it in the weight dept. though. The CS3, on my scale, weighed in at 18oz with their mount.