Yes, it can be legal to make a silencer. For everything Form-1, from silencer designs that are easily made, to filing forms with the BATF, to 3D modeling. Remember, you must have an approved BATF Form-1 to make a silencer. All NFA laws apply.
I called Rheinland www.rhinelandarms.com He said the Mauser can take more pressure but only feels ball ammo. I will use the Enfield.
So -- my thought is this is much better than a 77/44 because the ammo is cheaper, has good hollowpoints, and is jacketed. Also the mags are 1911 mags and hold 8 rounds. Am I missing something? Is there some reason why a 77/44 is better?
I have thought several times about building one of these just never got around to it. Are you going to do an integral or put a .45 can on the end of the barrel?
So -- my thought is this is much better than a 77/44 because the ammo is cheaper, has good hollowpoints, and is jacketed. Also the mags are 1911 mags and hold 8 rounds. Am I missing something? Is there some reason why a 77/44 is better?
I would think the ability to use much heavier bullets than a .45 would be a plus for hunters. As the velocity is limited to subsonic for max suppression, the 300-330 grain loads of the .44 would increase power and penetration on live game. For a target, or fun gun, the .45 would be a better solution.
My latest Handloader magazine has article with heavy bullets loaded for 1911 45 acp - they were using 300grn from Northwest Custom Projectile (pob 0127 Bute MT 59701)....
I'd say it would be a good choice if the twist works for the loads.
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This topic interests me as I don't reload and have no particular urge to do so.
I found 44 Magnum SWC ammo at 950 ft/sec for around 25 cents/shot. Unfortunately SWC cowboy loads are unacceptable to me for fear of vaporized lead buildup.
I will likely use ammo from these guys when my 77/44 gets here:
I also found a manufacturer in Washington State willing to load to my specs for 37 cents/shot using new brass in quantities of 1000. So, subsonic 44 is commercially available without paying through the nose for EBR at $1 / shot. I'll likely order a box of GA ammo, if it works well, I'll stick with it. If not, I'll investigate the second option.
Hey Robert, are you going to buy a complete rifle and build it up with a suppressor? Or are you going to buy the kit? I took a look at Rhinelandarms, and I like the idea of the kit you assemble on a receiver. That would make a great suppressed SBR. I wonder if the Enfield can take .45 Super? I have purchased a Springfield Milspec as a project gun for the .45 Super, and think the Enfield conversion would compliment it nicely.
I am going to buy the complete rifle for $300, then convert it to an integral. The kit costs almost as much, and then I have to find a rifle.
Actually I am going to have AAC do the custom work. Don't tell anyone.
I don't know if it can take .45 Super. I know the Masuer versoin can, but that does not like to feed hollowpoints. I don't care about .45 super for this because I want a quiet subsonic platform.
I am going to buy the complete rifle for $300, then convert it to an integral. The kit costs almost as much, and then I have to find a rifle.
I looked on their site, but they did not have the price listed. For $300, it would be hard to beat a complete rifle. I assume that the rifle would come with iron sights already? Can't stand a rifle without iron sights.
I don't know if it can take .45 Super. I know the Masuer versoin can, but that does not like to feed hollowpoints. I don't care about .45 super for this because I want a quiet subsonic platform.
Actually, I was thinking of an unsuppressed version for the .45 Super. If I could have it my way, I would go with a 10-12" barrel. The suppressor would be a muzzle can for max versatility. Of course, as little as they cost, I could buy two.
Actually I am going to have AAC do the custom work. Don't tell anyone.
Now this looks like a very interesting project, using my fav pistol cartridge, cal. .45 acp.
I hope you keep us informed on your progress and make a little video when your done.
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I bought a semi auto .50 from them once. It broke on the first shot. It was a nightmare. I sold it as a non-working parts gun, although (amazingly) I got about what I paid for it.
mpallett wrote:I plan on doing an 8.5" ported barrel with about 12" of baffles after.
I'd be curious what a subgun can on end of 16.5 original barrel would do.
I could see my AWC can mounted on end of that barrel factory barrel (TROS UZI adaptor). Looks like they have 45 win mag offered for mauser but not enfield I would have thought both would be strong enough?
You could launch some nice big bullets out of 45wm cases - 400 cast fp at 1000 would be very effective - wonder what twist these have?
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