Suppressors New Huntertown Arms Kestrel 556

[ronnielc]

I received my tax stamp and Kestrel 556. It works great. I shot at an indoor range and normally would never do that with my AR15. It sounded deep and low but not loud. I was between the lane safety walls but the ranger officer behind me said it sounded like an unsuppressed 22lr rifle. I can't wait to shoot it out doors. My muzzle rise was dramatically reduced and I was back on target fast for a great group.

Next time I will freak out the staff and put in my 22 conversion and shoot it.

Can I shoot my Apex 22lr suppressor on my AR 15 when using the 22lr conversion? I use it on my 10/22 and 22lr pistols, of course.

 

[wfjames22]

Can I shoot my Apex 22lr suppressor on my AR 15 when using the 22lr conversion?

Yes, as long as the threads are not too long on the barrel for your rimfire suppressor. This could cause alignment issues but I believe I've read that this can be resolved with a spacer that you would use when using your rimfire suppressor on a standard AR barrel. I use a Tactical Solutions dedicated 22lr upper and it has the shorter threads on the muzzle that most rimfire suppressors use, so I have not had to deal with this.

Using subsonic ammo in with that combo (22lr AR or conversion/suppressor) is stupid quiet and is probably my favorite setup. I mainly run CCI standard velocity ammo and it works like a champ, while being surprisingly accurate.

 

[jh1990]

There was a thread on ar15.com about one of these splitting from pressure. Apparently it has happened on more than one can.... Hope you have better luck.

 

[BoilerUP]

There was a thread on ar15.com about one of these splitting from pressure. Apparently it has happened on more than one can.... Hope you have better luck.

Linky? Couldn't find it over on ARF

 

[ronnielc]

I will just leave my 556 Kestrel on the AR15 whether using 556 or 22lr. I may test the kestrel on my 22 guns for fun.

 

[jh1990]

Linky? Couldn't find it over on ARF

Worst range trip ever (Pics of brand new, blown up Suppressor/SBR), UPDATE: contact from HTA in OP - Page 1 - AR15.COM

 

[ronnielc]

Not good. I hope they take care of you.

 

[Tact999]

Shoulda bought a Saker....

 

[Charger442]

i wish i could see the pictures. that thread that was linked, the pictures are all gone.

 

[Lucid Sniper]

the pictures are still on his photobucket account, you'll just need to click on them to view them