Suppressors Three barrel can?

[cowdoc73]

I own a DTA with a 7WSM, .308 and .338LM barrels. I am looking to get a can. My question is should I get a .338 can and use on all three, or should I get one for the 308 and one for the 338. My dealer says I won't see any noticeable difference in a 338 vs a 308 can on a 308 - is this true? I assume there must be a trade off or all suppressors would simply come with one large bore.

If this question has already been asked a thousand times I apologize as I did not find the answer yet. I'm new here and have already learned a great deal.

Thanks
Jim

 

[sinister]

Re: Three barrel can?

Single can, three calibers is your best option.

The Thunder Beast is outstanding. DTA is working on prototypes now.

 

[cruizer]

Re: Three barrel can?

the trade off is size and weigh

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: Three barrel can?

Noise reduction is usually better using a 338 can on a 308 due to the larger innternal voulme. The drawback is size and weight. If you don't mind that, you'll be fine.

One way to keep weight down would be the AAC TiTan. Made of titanium and A LOT lighter than the competition. 21 ounces for the AAC vs 38 ounces for the Shark JAWS titanium (which I own).

With an AAC, you're also getting big time research money behind them and a great warranty. I like my shark but, i'd like it even more if it went on a serious diet.

 

[zscurlock]

Re: Three barrel can?

I would go with one can. TBAC 338P-1 25 ounces.

 

[mrjimsfc]

Re: Three barrel can?

OK, I can understand why a can for the .338 would work on a .308 without losing too much effectiveness but on a 7mm (.284) or even a 5.56 (.223)? Somewhere here things are going to stop being very effective. This part of the OPs question hasn't been answered yet. Has anyone of you guys actually tried it yet? Have the manufacturers of suppressors tried it and documented it? Questions, always more questions. I just hate not knowing these things.

 

[sinister]

Re: Three barrel can?

Military OPSINC 7.62 suppressors can be used on 5.56mm rifles. As mentioned above, yes there will be gas blow-by, but some of that is offest by larger internal suppressor and baffle volume.

Routinely done by military units. Your mileage as a civilian may vary.

Buy one for your largest caliber and use inter-changeably or buy one for each caliber -- your money, your choice. Freedom and capitalism give you the option of buying what you want, can afford, and makes you happy.

 

[Lowlight]

Re: Three barrel can?

I use my 338 Can on my 7WSM rifle... works perfect.

 

[TexasClassIII]

Re: Three barrel can?

I've got a DTA in 308 and 338 and I use a TBAC 338.

The TBAC is very effective in both calibers. Like 'Hot said, a 338 can is MASSIVE compared to a 308 can. But I don't really see how that would effect you, especially on a tiny gun like the DTA 308. I'd get a TBAC 338P-1 and be done with it.

This should give you a good idea of how absurd the TBAC 338 looks on my DTA 308.

Parker

 

[Goin'Hot]

Re: Three barrel can?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mrjimsfc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anyone of you guys actually tried it yet? Have the manufacturers of suppressors tried it and documented it? Questions, always more questions. I just hate not knowing these things.

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Yep. Actually done it. 30 cal can works great on my 223 ackley, 6.5x47L, 243 ackley. I've not even considered putting my 338 JAWS can on my 223 because it weighs 2.5 pounds and it has the wrong threads. I'm sure it would sound as impressive if not more due to the increased volume.

 

[bohem]

Re: Three barrel can?

I have a 300WM suppressor and I have shot it on my 7/300WSM all the way down to 22 shorts. I have a Ceiner kit (it isn't anything to write home about) and I made a 1/2-28 to 5/8-24 adapter for the AR15 and shoot the 22's and all manner of 223 through the can. I have also shot my 260 through the 300 WM can, they all work well.

 

[cowdoc73]

Re: Three barrel can?

Well thanks guys. This is exactly the info/opinions I was looking for. I am leaning toward the ThunderBeast 338P-1. I know it will be heavy and large on the .308, but the titanium construction should help. I will probably pull the trigger on this deal in a few days (unless you convince me otherwise) and hurry up and wait.


Thanks again
Jim

 

[bohem]

Re: Three barrel can?

That 338P-1 is a great suppressor and the TBAC guys are great to deal with. It is extremely competitive in weight compared to other 338 suppressors on the market. I hesitate to say it's the lightest one because that's a pretty strong statement and I'm not familiar with every single 338 suppressor on the market, but it is definitely one of the lightest out there and you will be very happy with it. The price is very good, they sound very good, and they're light.

If possible see if you can get out there to hear a couple of suppressors, I'm not a big fan of buying something like this without hearing it first.

Depending on where you're located you might be able to find a member nearby who has one for you to listen to before buying. There's enough positive reviews and users around that have TBAC suppressors that I am not particularly worried about hearing it as much as I would be for something that is brand new.