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by MMH
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:36 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Typical Muzzle pressures
Replies: 0
Views: 2157

Typical Muzzle pressures

I know that muzzle pressure will vary based on cartridge, barrel length, projectile weight, powder and more. Wondering if someone has some ballpark numbers for:

50 cal, 29" barrel
338 Lapua 26" barrel
300WM 26 barrel
308 20 barrel
308 16 barrel
5.56 16 barrel
5.56 10" barrel
by MMH
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: 300 BLK Velocity by the inch
Replies: 4
Views: 5178

Re: 300 BLK Velocity by the inch

I would prefer that you also hold the subsonic test to a constant to see the dropoff of speed for subsonics too as the barrel is shortened. You can always change the cartridge powder charge for the subsonic load at the shortest barrel length to achieve 1050 fps to compare it to the 16" barrel....
by MMH
Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: 300 BLK Velocity by the inch
Replies: 4
Views: 5178

300 BLK Velocity by the inch

I am in the process of getting my first suppressor. It will be a multiuse can (Griffin Bushwhacker 46), but my initial focus will be on suppressing my 300 Blackout. I currently have a Sig MCX Gen2 rifle - 16" barrel. To me a 300 BLK does not need anything close to a 16" barrel. So I am goi...
by MMH
Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Can a .30 Cal Suppressor be used on a Rimfire?
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Can a .30 Cal Suppressor be used on a Rimfire?

I wan't to get a suppressor for my 300 Blackout. Have not picked teh supressor yet, but will want something that I can put on a .308 & 300WM as well.

I know that rimfires are alot dirtier. Will I be able to use a high power rifle suppressor on a rimfire rifle?
by MMH
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:13 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Barrel Shroud to Avoid SBR Designation
Replies: 12
Views: 4506

Re: Barrel Shroud to Avoid SBR Designation

It is legal to permanently affix a muzzle attachment onto a short barrel to reach the minimum barrel length. Silver solder, welding, or pin/weld is accepted methods of achieving such. I remember someone doing the same thing on Ruger 10/22's a few years back. At this point I am planning on a aluminu...
by MMH
Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:04 pm
Forum: Rifle Discussion
Topic: Optimal Length for 300 BLK
Replies: 1
Views: 3472

Optimal Length for 300 BLK

I will be cutting down my 16” barrel on my 300BLK Sig MPX and permanently installing a shroud to keep the ‘barrel length’ over 16 inches. I will be shooing mostly suppressed & mostly supersonic. I will however shoot some supersonic, where I will want maximum energy/velocity. I know that a 9” bar...
by MMH
Tue Nov 05, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Barrel Shroud to Avoid SBR Designation
Replies: 12
Views: 4506

Barrel Shroud to Avoid SBR Designation

I will be cutting down my 16” barrel on my 300BLK Sig MPX to somewhere around 9” and permanently installing a long muzzle shroud to keep the ‘barrel length’ over 16 inches. The barrel will be threaded (5/8-24) and the shroud have a large enough ID so that I can install a suppressor inside the shroud...
by MMH
Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Looking for General .30 Cal Purpose Silencer
Replies: 5
Views: 2464

Looking for General .30 Cal Purpose Silencer

Will put this silencer on anything from 300 BlackOut to 300 WinMag. Looking for best noise suppression performance and for recoil reduction in the case of the 300 WinMag. Plan on shooting subsonic & supersonic. Size not a big consideration. Currently am thinking about Thunder Beast Ultra 9 or eq...
by MMH
Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Class III In Western PA
Replies: 1
Views: 1006

Class III In Western PA

Looking for a Class III in western PA (Pittsburgh area). Does anyone have a list or someone they could recommend?
by MMH
Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:44 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: 22 Suppressor for rifle & pistol
Replies: 4
Views: 2199

22 Suppressor for rifle & pistol

I want to purchase a suppressor that would be used on both rifle and pistol. I would plan on shooting subsonic ammo and be after maximum sound suppression. Would want to keep it a long time so I am thinking about a non-aluminum monocore for serviceability. What would be some good choices for a quiet...
by MMH
Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:19 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Any 300WM Monocore Suppressors?
Replies: 4
Views: 2821

Any 300WM Monocore Suppressors?

Are are the monocores mostly for lower velocity/pressure rounds?
by MMH
Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:01 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Milling Machine w/ Rotary Table to Turn Baffles?
Replies: 1
Views: 987

Milling Machine w/ Rotary Table to Turn Baffles?

Can a manual milling machine w/ a rotary table be used to turn stepped baffles? I need to get a milling machine for other work & it would be nice if I can use it to make a suppressor (and just get the tube machined somewhere on a lathe).
by MMH
Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:17 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Compromises in building a Combo 9mm SMG & 300 BLK Suppressor
Replies: 5
Views: 1519

Compromises in building a Combo 9mm SMG & 300 BLK Suppressor

What would be the compromises in building a combo 9mm/300 BLK suppressor? The the barrel length for both would be 8". Obviously, the 300 BLK would generate more muzzle pressure, so the suppressor would end up being heavier. I am guessing that the suppressor would end up being 9" long and a...
by MMH
Sat Nov 26, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Silencers Saving Hearing - CDC/Hearing Review Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Re: Silencers Saving Hearing - CDC/Hearing Review Magazine

You think those people would in any way even remotely sing the praise of anything having to do with privately owned firearms or accoutrements? Not happening. Seen anything put out in by the CDC talking about all the lives saved by legalizing pot? You won't. Ever. They have an agenda. It ain't ours....
by MMH
Sat Nov 26, 2016 7:31 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Silencers Saving Hearing - CDC/Hearing Review Magazine
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Silencers Saving Hearing - CDC/Hearing Review Magazine

Does the CDC or Hearing Review magazine have any articles on effectiveness of suppressors and how they save hearing save hearing? I thought that they did but cannot find anything. Probably sanitized by O'Dummy...
by MMH
Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:41 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Second suppressor project: 45-70 handi rifle
Replies: 13
Views: 5334

Re: Second suppressor project: 45-70 handi rifle

Capt. Link. wrote:...I prefer using two stamps for integral suppressors...
-CL
Why? SBR & Suppressor? If the integral suppressor is permanently attached than is a SBR stamp necessary, or, do you not want the suppressor permanently attached for servicibility?
by MMH
Fri Nov 25, 2016 5:28 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Buying a Lathe/Milling Machine
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Re: Buying a Lathe/Milling Machine

I started with a Chinese 7x lathe, and later a table top mini mill. I quickly outgrew both, and upgraded the 7x to a beefier 8x lathe. I retrofitted the 8x variable speed, and although better, I also outgrew it quickly. I then bought a new PM 12x36 lathe (basically the Grizzly gunsmith lathe), and ...
by MMH
Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Gun Discussion
Topic: Sig MCX vs. MPX
Replies: 15
Views: 13788

Re: Sig MCX vs. MPX

The primary use would be to get some cheaper AR training (appleseed type of courses) while shooting subsonic. Really a quiet plinker. Sounds like a MPX would be a better overall choice.
by MMH
Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Carbine Design
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

Re: 9mm Carbine Design

fishman wrote:
MMH wrote:Do K's reduce the sound that much better on low pressure rounds than stepped cones?
Yes
How do K's sound on high pressure rounds (308/300WM)?
by MMH
Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Buying a Lathe/Milling Machine
Replies: 4
Views: 1901

Buying a Lathe/Milling Machine

I am looking into buying a lathe/milling machine. I do not have personal machining experience but am familiar w/ machining, welding, engineering, etc. I was looking at a Grizzly G9729 Combo Lathe/Mill. One thing that I would like is to get a machine that I could thread my own barrels. I cannot find ...
by MMH
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:48 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: 9mm vs 300 Blackout/Whisper Suppressed....bear with me.
Replies: 43
Views: 16466

Re: 9mm vs 300 Blackout/Whisper Suppressed....bear with me.

Seriously though. I have both. If you are looking for a quiet, inexpensive paper puncher. The 9 is hard to beat. As others have stated though, the ballistics of a sub-sonic 9 worry me a bit, particular when you are talking about shooting at any distance beyond 100 yds. I believe the 300 is all arou...
by MMH
Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Carbine Design
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

Re: 9mm Carbine Design

If you want it to handle .308 then forget aluminum. Thank you. That was my whole point. OP, Even if you do build it with thick enough aluminum parts to not crush under the pressure, heat and erosion from rifle calibers would destroy it in short order. You can build a steel 9mm silencer and use it o...
by MMH
Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Carbine Design
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

Re: 9mm Carbine Design

If it doesn't handle +p 9mm, it's sure not going to handle 7.62 and 556 rifle calibers that you mentioned. If that is still your plan, you need to plan building a steel 9mm silencer. Or otherwise known as an overbored 308 silencer. Are most 9mm silencers aluminum? Also, most 9mm seem to have k baff...
by MMH
Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:06 am
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: 9mm vs 300 Blackout/Whisper Suppressed....bear with me.
Replies: 43
Views: 16466

Re: 9mm vs 300 Blackout/Whisper Suppressed....bear with me.

What about a Sig MPX? How quiet will it be compared to a blowback 9mm?
by MMH
Fri Nov 11, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 9mm Carbine Design
Replies: 16
Views: 4312

Re: 9mm Carbine Design

John A. wrote:Why would you want to shoot +p 9mm ammo through a suppressor?

Even with an 8 inch barrel, it's going to go supersonic, and sound suppression is going to suck.
Would not intend to shoot +p, just would want to make sure that the suppressor was designed to take the pressure.