Suppressors Looking for opinions. TBAC Ultra 7 vs Ultra 9 for 6.5creed

[SBGreen0369]

Looking for some user feedback regarding which can is quieter/ better all around.

Or is there Another can out there better than one of these IRT 6.5cm

thanks hide

 

[2ndamendfan]

Can't go wrong with TBAC.

 

[DairyDictator]

I'm in the same place as you. From what I gather, both are good cans. The 9 will be a little quiter but 9" on the end of a 26" barrel is really hard to justify especially on a PRS rig where you have to almost thread your rifle into some shooting positions as is. I'll probably end up going with the Ultra 7 assuming I can find one in stock next spring.

 

[SBGreen0369]

I'm in the same place as you. From what I gather, both are good cans. The 9 will be a little quiter but 9" on the end of a 26" barrel is really hard to justify especially on a PRS rig where you have to almost thread your rifle into some shooting positions as is. I'll probably end up going with the Ultra 7 assuming I can find one in stock next spring.

Ya that’s a good point to consider for the competition guys. I’m currently running a 24” barrel. OAL isn’t much of an issue for me, just trying to get some first hand knowledge from guys that are currently running them.
The other issue is availability like you said... keep me posted if you find any good info on either.

 

[DairyDictator]

Thunder Beast Arms Corporation [TBAC] | Availability

Zak Smith sent me this link. They have a list of distributers they recently sent cans to. Could be useful in your search.

 

[SBGreen0369]

Thunder Beast Arms Corporation [TBAC] | Availability

Zak Smith sent me this link. They have a list of distributers they recently sent cans to. Could be useful in your search.

Thanks brother, I appreciate that

 

[BigTex]

IMO Ultra 9 is quieter on paper, but not to my ear. I prefer my Ultra7 for most applications.

 

[eklarsen]

I have a 9 and there have been times I wished I had a smaller version, but it is a sweet can, if you have any 30 cals you may want to consider that as it will work on a 6.5 as well, hell get the 338 and your covered for a while.

 

[SBGreen0369]

IMO Ultra 9 is quieter on paper, but not to my ear. I prefer my Ultra7 for most applications.

I’d like to know more if you have a chance to go over some of your pros/cons each. I’ve seen some videos that reference what you’re talking about when they test the cans and have a decibel meter at the muzzle and another near the shooter’s ear.

 

[SBGreen0369]

I have a 9 and there have been times I wished I had a smaller version, but it is a sweet can, if you have any 30 cals you may want to consider that as it will work on a 6.5 as well, hell get the 338 and your covered for a while.

I have a dedicated .30cal can. The Surefire FA762SS, probably the best all around .30cal can that Surefire has ever produced. I’ve shot 6.5 through it and it’s still hearing safe but I’d like a can that’s been specifically designed for the caliber.

 

[BigTex]

I’d like to know more if you have a chance to go over some of your pros/cons each. I’ve seen some videos that reference what you’re talking about when they test the cans and have a decibel meter at the muzzle and another near the shooter’s ear.

Ultra 7 Pros:
It's a Thunder Beast
Sounds the same as the ultra 9 to me
2" shorter than the Ultra 9

Ultra 7 Cons:
None

Ultra 9 pros:
it's a Thunder Beast

Ultra 9 Cons:
it is 2" longer than the Ultra 7

 

[Zak Smith]

If we are talking bolt guns, shooter's ear numbers going to be quieter on the 9 vs 7 on the meter. If you or I can hear it is a different matter. I can, even with some hearing loss in my right ear.

 

[SBGreen0369]

If we are talking bolt guns, shooter's ear numbers going to be quieter on the 9 vs 7 on the meter. If you or I can hear it is a different matter. I can, even with some hearing loss in my right ear.

ya i'm leaning towards the 9 in 6.5

now, who has them in stock?

 

[Zak Smith]

Give these guys a try
https://thunderbeastarms.com/availability?s=6.5+ULTRA+9#status

 

[hollowoutadime]

I have the TBac 6.5 ultra in both 7" and 9". I'm shooting an AT or AX 26" in 6br, mostly off a mobile shooting table, bench, or tripod where overall length doesn't matter so much. 90% of the time I grab the 9". That long stick with that can in 6br is quiet. I use the 9" w/my .260rem as well.

 

[Supersubes]

I cant apples to apples compare them because my 9 is a 30, and the 7 a 6.5. They seem about equal to my ear. When the cartridge gets bigger, i start to hear more of a difference. I prefer the 9 on my 25 PRC and 6.5 PRC for example. Since I mostly shoot creedmoor sized cases, the 7 gets the nod almost always. I’m a little obsessed with things being handy these days, so shorter gets a higher priority.

 

[RyanScott]

I’d get the 7 and if I wanted a longer can I’d get the 338.

 

[rsimes]

I have the 7, can't imagine using anything longer than that. It really is the sweet spot for all around use.

 

[blbennett1288]

I went with .30 cal Ultra 7 and 338 Ultra

 

[TBACRAY]

great choices

 

[samson7x]

I have a 7 and a 9 in 30cal and can't tell the difference between them either.

 

[mi223]

I have a 7 30cal and i am very happy with it on 6.5cm

 

[XTREM HTR16]

I have the Ultra 7 6.5 on my 6.5 SAUM hunting rifle with 24” barrel. With the suppressor it’s a long bugger. Ultra 7 makes it a lot nicer to shoot without ear pro and doesn’t spook game very much.

 

[NorthWesterner]

Complete dead horse. That said, go ultra 7 in 6.5!

 

[b6graham]

Idk I'm building a 31" straight 1.25" 308 with a 338SR for tac class so what's too much

Patiently waiting for a 7" SR mount to compliment it. And a Maverick for shits and giggles

 

[NorthWesterner]

Idk I'm building a 31" straight 1.25" 308 with a 338SR for tac class so what's too much

Patiently waiting for a 7" SR mount to compliment it. And a Maverick for shits and giggles

why are you so interested in the sr Mount? The way tbac made it sound, it’s only to meet military spec.

 

[b6graham]

why are you so interested in the sr Mount? The way tbac made it sound, it’s only to meet military spec.

If I'm gonna have a 338SR might as well have matching mounts

 

[NorthWesterner]

If I'm gonna have a 338SR might as well have matching mounts

I got ya. That makes sense.

 

[Fishin6061]

After reading this thread, it seams that if a guy wanted two TBAC cans he should either go .30cal in 7” and 5” or 7” and .338. Seems the 5” would be a nice hunting can or to put on a SBR to take the edge off while the 7” stayed on the precision bolt gun.

 

[b6graham]

i'd wait for shot to order a TBAC but that's just my opinion

i'm guessing my 338SR is gonna have a very very nice little brother

 

[blbennett1288]

i'd wait for shot to order a TBAC but that's just my opinion

i'm guessing my 338SR is gonna have a very very nice little brother

Yeah Ultra 9 suppression levels but smaller.

My guess is a 6" 338 Ultra, possibly SR?

If its non-SR, ill probably keep my 338 Ultra and Ultra 7 order

If it is SR, not sure what ill do, maybe switch both orders to SR

 

[b6graham]

Yeah Ultra 9 suppression levels but smaller.

My guess is a 6" 338 Ultra, possibly SR?

If its non-SR, ill probably keep my 338 Ultra and Ultra 7 order

If it is SR, not sure what ill do, maybe switch both orders to SR

pretty sure frank hinted at SR and it would make sense. 1.775" versus 1.5" is 40% increase

 

[105gr]

Question. With all the trap kits available, trap kits being way cheaper and Form 1's being completed so quickly why would anybody buy an overpriced metal tube and wait way longer foe it?

 

[snarkscarbine]

In my opinion, the one I want to use more is the better one. I have 5", 6", and 9" cans, and the one I consistently use the most is the 6" because it balances sound suppression with maneuverability best. It's not significantly louder than the 9", and it's way more maneuverable. TBH I built a rifle with a short barrel just so I could justify having the 9" can. I don't use it on anything else.

 

[NorthWesterner]

Question. With all the trap kits available, trap kits being way cheaper and Form 1's being completed so quickly why would anybody buy an overpriced metal tube and wait way longer foe it?

Quality of manufacturing, accuracy and effectiveness. Those three reasons are huge.

 

[spife7980]

Question. With all the trap kits available, trap kits being way cheaper and Form 1's being completed so quickly why would anybody buy an overpriced metal tube and wait way longer foe it?

Why would any one want a cheap trap kit when you could have something good?

 

[105gr]

Cheap does not equal bad.

 

[b6graham]

Cheap does not equal bad.

less effective. they don't serve the same purpose

 

[spife7980]

Cheap does not equal bad.

Not bad ≠ good