Here is an initial impression of the AAC MK13-SD. Along with shooting the MK13-SD, I also incorporated the following suppressors--Liberty Victory, AAC 762-SDN-6, and AAC Titan (SS).
I am not affiliated with any company.
The platform rifle was an out of the box unmodified Savage rifle. I did my best to maintain a consistent platform. I am not saying the groupings are all tight and will blame myself attempting to compensate for the wind. I hope to do this again.
A total of 25 rounds were expended on one piece of paper with 5 targets. For the MK13-SD, it was the first 5 rounds ever fired through it.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
100yds
60 F
30.10
Wind: 10-11 o’clock @ 4-12 knots
Elevation: 37’
Point of Aim: Center 'X'
Savage 10 .308 20” carbine, factory threaded. 168 BTHP Match. 100% stock rifle with Leupold 6-18 VX-II.
Sound suppression: Satisfactory. I either would say ‘satisfactory’ or ‘unsatisfactory’. Since I do not have sound equipment, I do not think ranking it among the other suppressors I have shot/demoed/tested is fair.
However, the only time I will sincerely compare sound impressions is when I shoot them side by side (same day, rifle platform, ammo, etc…).
With respect to the other suppressors during this shoot, the MK13, Victory and Titan (SS) were very close in dB level to the human ear. Although they all did display different tone qualities, this could “masquerade” for being quieter/louder. Due to the smaller volume in the 762-SDN-6, it was little louder than the other three—however, I would still utilize it on a .308--- it did suppress satisfactory.
Flash Suppression: Satisfactory. With the assistance of other people, flash/sparking was not visible during the day.
NOTE: Since 3 out of 4 are AAC, please do not mistake personal favorite of brands. These suppressors were available on this day and hope people would be interested. I am keenly aware of Thunderbeast, Shark, SureFire, SAS, Elite Iron, SWR/SilencerCO (Saker) & Mack Bros and have demoed/shot them too. I hope to have access to a TB 30P-1 soon…..and different rifle platform(s) too. With the industry evolving rapidly and new companies building suppressors like Sig Sauer, the future of rifle suppressors could be interesting.
Overall: All were 5 shot groups. Where I marked a “1” next to the hole---that was my first round for that group. Due to weather rapidly changing, I could not test for repeatability during this day. Sorry.
Again, this was just an initial impression.
Bottom Line: In my humble opinion, I would recommend a MK13-SD for someone seeking a high quality .30 Cal suppressor.
First picture: Unsuppressed. 5 shot group.
Second picture: Liberty Victory. 5 shot group.
Third picture: AAC MK13-SD. 5 shot group.
Fourth picture: AAC 762-SDN-6. 5 shot group.
Fifth picture: AAC Titan (SS),(fyi..weight 38 oz). 5 shot group.
NOTE: This was an older version with a 2” outside diameter and plug welds. The new Titans are only Ti and are 1.85” OD with no plug welds. Also, a special thread adaptor 5/8x24 into M18x1.5 was utilized.
I am not affiliated with any company.
The platform rifle was an out of the box unmodified Savage rifle. I did my best to maintain a consistent platform. I am not saying the groupings are all tight and will blame myself attempting to compensate for the wind. I hope to do this again.
A total of 25 rounds were expended on one piece of paper with 5 targets. For the MK13-SD, it was the first 5 rounds ever fired through it.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
100yds
60 F
30.10
Wind: 10-11 o’clock @ 4-12 knots
Elevation: 37’
Point of Aim: Center 'X'
Savage 10 .308 20” carbine, factory threaded. 168 BTHP Match. 100% stock rifle with Leupold 6-18 VX-II.
Sound suppression: Satisfactory. I either would say ‘satisfactory’ or ‘unsatisfactory’. Since I do not have sound equipment, I do not think ranking it among the other suppressors I have shot/demoed/tested is fair.
However, the only time I will sincerely compare sound impressions is when I shoot them side by side (same day, rifle platform, ammo, etc…).
With respect to the other suppressors during this shoot, the MK13, Victory and Titan (SS) were very close in dB level to the human ear. Although they all did display different tone qualities, this could “masquerade” for being quieter/louder. Due to the smaller volume in the 762-SDN-6, it was little louder than the other three—however, I would still utilize it on a .308--- it did suppress satisfactory.
Flash Suppression: Satisfactory. With the assistance of other people, flash/sparking was not visible during the day.
NOTE: Since 3 out of 4 are AAC, please do not mistake personal favorite of brands. These suppressors were available on this day and hope people would be interested. I am keenly aware of Thunderbeast, Shark, SureFire, SAS, Elite Iron, SWR/SilencerCO (Saker) & Mack Bros and have demoed/shot them too. I hope to have access to a TB 30P-1 soon…..and different rifle platform(s) too. With the industry evolving rapidly and new companies building suppressors like Sig Sauer, the future of rifle suppressors could be interesting.
Overall: All were 5 shot groups. Where I marked a “1” next to the hole---that was my first round for that group. Due to weather rapidly changing, I could not test for repeatability during this day. Sorry.
Again, this was just an initial impression.
Bottom Line: In my humble opinion, I would recommend a MK13-SD for someone seeking a high quality .30 Cal suppressor.
First picture: Unsuppressed. 5 shot group.
Second picture: Liberty Victory. 5 shot group.
Third picture: AAC MK13-SD. 5 shot group.
Fourth picture: AAC 762-SDN-6. 5 shot group.
Fifth picture: AAC Titan (SS),(fyi..weight 38 oz). 5 shot group.
NOTE: This was an older version with a 2” outside diameter and plug welds. The new Titans are only Ti and are 1.85” OD with no plug welds. Also, a special thread adaptor 5/8x24 into M18x1.5 was utilized.
