Hello all! I have a single .308 and two .223/5.56's all with Surefire SOCOM brakes and I'm getting to order a suppressor. I was thinking about the 556-RC initially. I know the 762-RC isn't ideal on 5.56, but how bad is it actually? I don't believe the weight, length, or the price difference bother me (but I obviously can't afford both). Does the 762-RC still do a good enough job on 5.56 (at least 20 db's?) to just buy it and use it on all 3? I hadn't put much thought into any of the mini's because of the reduction in suppression and it I don't believe I'd be bothered by weight/length but this is my first purchase.
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Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
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Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
I have not heard the 762RC specifically, but .30 Cal cans do a great job on smaller calibers. To my ear a lot of them sound better than their dedicated 556 models.
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Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
I wouldn't and don't own a 5.56 suppressor. 7.62 suppressors aren't any heaver (some are lighter) and suppress just as well as the 5.56 suppressors on 5.56 rifles. Where did you hear that a 30 cal suppressor isn't ideal? You might see some numbers that say there is a difference but you won't "hear" any difference.
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Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
I'm sure I read it somewhere, could be one of those internet rumors. Logically thinking about it, it seems like it could make sense (smaller bullet, bigger hole, less air "captured" and slowed). To what extent, I really have no idea
I started thinking the 762 when I did some research and found subsonic 556 didn't really exist
I started thinking the 762 when I did some research and found subsonic 556 didn't really exist
Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
If the additional weight and length don't bother you, get the 762 can. It'll work just fine on sub caliber hosts.
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Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
You have been reading too many rollingthunder posts on snipershide.brianp1081 wrote:I'm sure I read it somewhere, could be one of those internet rumors. Logically thinking about it, it seems like it could make sense (smaller bullet, bigger hole, less air "captured" and slowed). To what extent, I really have no idea
I started thinking the 762 when I did some research and found subsonic 556 didn't really exist
AAC 762SD
AAC M4-2000
Allen Engineering AE30
SilencerCo Sparrow (Aluminum)
SilencerCo Sparrow (Stainless)
SilencerCo Osprey .45
SWR Spectre II
SWR Octane 9 HD
AAC M4-2000
Allen Engineering AE30
SilencerCo Sparrow (Aluminum)
SilencerCo Sparrow (Stainless)
SilencerCo Osprey .45
SWR Spectre II
SWR Octane 9 HD
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Re: Surefire Suppressor Buying Advice
I think I might have been convinced to go 762
Now the all important question
Black or FDE?
I have a completely FDE custom AR15, the other two are straight black
Now the all important question
Black or FDE?
I have a completely FDE custom AR15, the other two are straight black