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suppressors...what do you use yours for?
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Rob1
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Not so difficult to own one in UK, in fact it's pretty much encouraged. Each rifle has to be applied for so I just apply for sound mod at same time. 
At this time I have 4 rifles and 4 cans so each rifle has its own can.
I use them for hunting, noise abatement and if I'm honest, just because I can.
Most cost circa $100 to $150 for either .22, .223 or 9mm which I have at the moment, 308 and 300 in the near future.
Can't have the choice and ease of purchase that is there in the US but at least we can have the cans
Rob
At this time I have 4 rifles and 4 cans so each rifle has its own can.
I use them for hunting, noise abatement and if I'm honest, just because I can.
Most cost circa $100 to $150 for either .22, .223 or 9mm which I have at the moment, 308 and 300 in the near future.
Can't have the choice and ease of purchase that is there in the US but at least we can have the cans
Rob
GhostMutt
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Paperweight / Pen holder.
Blackstuff
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- They allow quicker follow up shots by reducing recoil.
- They improve accuracy in some applications.
- Can allow you to shoot multiple pests without the instant scattering of animals from the first shot.
- Shooting without wearing hearing protection is a freeing experience.
- They make shooting less publically anti-social. Ok quite often its fun to make a lot of noise, but other times it isn’t.
- They upset stupid people who think putting one on a gun makes the gun more evil/the shooter an assassin.
- They improve accuracy in some applications.
- Can allow you to shoot multiple pests without the instant scattering of animals from the first shot.
- Shooting without wearing hearing protection is a freeing experience.
- They make shooting less publically anti-social. Ok quite often its fun to make a lot of noise, but other times it isn’t.
- They upset stupid people who think putting one on a gun makes the gun more evil/the shooter an assassin.
TexasElement
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The "hefty" price may go away soon (hopefully). Or at least to some degree. Under our new administration here in the U.S., the Hearing Protection Act and other initiatives may significantly ease the hurdles of buying / owning suppressors & silencers. Let's wait & see.
LittleCooner
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The rimfire suppressors, and using Standard Velocity ammo in rifles, are total quite. Nice hunting or shooting small game advantage. On my bolt gun, all you hear is the fall of the firing pin and the sound of the bullet striking the target. I love shooting steel targets with the suppressors, only the ring of steel. lot of fun. The pistols are not total quite, but the report is greatly reduced. I consider them just another one of our toys and the rimfire units are not so expensive
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To suppress?
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. ;-)
Sorry, I couldn't help myself. ;-)
So many jokes come to mind. The mods would be so irked....
I like to suppress .22 caliber pistols because it amuses me. Personal amusement is important when you're old.....
I like to suppress .22 caliber pistols because it amuses me. Personal amusement is important when you're old.....
Rob1
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So many jokes come to mind. The mods would be so irked....
I like to suppress .22 caliber pistols because it amuses me. Personal amusement is important when you're old.....
You don't have to be old to be amused.....
I don't feel that I am that old (46) but I sure do like to be amused.
Rob1
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I'm trying to suppress my urge to order up an innovative arms 15-22. Having trouble resisting cause I want to plink within the confines of my back yard without disturbing my neighbors. I recently bought a standard 15-22 because I couldn't find a PCP bullpup selection to fondle and choose from. I'm still considering a standard/swappable suppressor, but....
Innovative offers subsonic DB's from supersonic (cheap-er) ammo. Additional bonus points for closer center of gravity than that 2 pound weight dangling 3 feet from your shoulder provided by typical silen-pressers. In my experience, this equals quick acquisition of target and a more stable sight picture.
I know there is a chance that we may lose the whole form 4 thing soon but I also want all this goodness now and I want lots of it.
Innovative offers subsonic DB's from supersonic (cheap-er) ammo. Additional bonus points for closer center of gravity than that 2 pound weight dangling 3 feet from your shoulder provided by typical silen-pressers. In my experience, this equals quick acquisition of target and a more stable sight picture.
I know there is a chance that we may lose the whole form 4 thing soon but I also want all this goodness now and I want lots of it.
Kid44
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just curious what do most ppl use them for. its a hefty price to pay to own one so let's hear it...why do you use a suppressor?
Cant hear it, it's suppressed
Kayback
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I use mine to look cool.
Shoting without clunky hearing protection.
Follow up shots on unsuspecting pigeons.
Shoting without clunky hearing protection.
Follow up shots on unsuspecting pigeons.
Ranger98
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Can't have the choice and ease of purchase that is there in the US but at least we can have the cans
Rob
Maybe here someday soon...
tulsacrittergitter
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I use my suppressor mainly on my rimfire rifles for varmint and pest hunting (raccoons, possums, armadillos, poisonous snakes). Sometimes I use it on my Marlin 795 (.22LR) or my 15-22...either way, there is nothing like the "thud" of a .22LR round smacking a possum. You don't really get to enjoy that thud when you are shooting supersonic rounds without a suppressor.
Rob1
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You can't beat that wet "Smack" ....
dusty3030
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My hearing damage for sure started in the military, but a lifetime of hunting without hearing protection did not help. If you can imagine the "whine" sound of a jet engine like you hear inside a plane when it is taking off then you can imagine what I hear that 24/7. A constant high pitched ringing / whine type of noise.
I can't understand what people are saying to me if there is any background noise at all. Crowds, forget it I just smile and nod and don't have a clue what they are saying.
ANYTHING to protect your hearing is a good thing.
I can't understand what people are saying to me if there is any background noise at all. Crowds, forget it I just smile and nod and don't have a clue what they are saying.
ANYTHING to protect your hearing is a good thing.
Rob1
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Not sure how old you are Dusty but I feel your pain. 
I was 16yrs old when I was diagnised with that condition called Tinnitus, now at the ripe old age of 46 I find it nearly impossible to hold conversations in a crowded room or bar with any amount of background noise.
Mine is so bad now that I am almost completely high pitch ring only in my left ear with my right not for behind. I have pitch changes when the air pressure changes which can also affect balance, making for some real funny situations i can tell you.
I'm all for sound mods but alas in my case mostly too late, for my boys, any and all protection I can offer them I will.
Rob.
I was 16yrs old when I was diagnised with that condition called Tinnitus, now at the ripe old age of 46 I find it nearly impossible to hold conversations in a crowded room or bar with any amount of background noise.
Mine is so bad now that I am almost completely high pitch ring only in my left ear with my right not for behind. I have pitch changes when the air pressure changes which can also affect balance, making for some real funny situations i can tell you.
I'm all for sound mods but alas in my case mostly too late, for my boys, any and all protection I can offer them I will.
Rob.
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I use cans on my 15-22 and Ruger pistol at our plinking range. Shooting without hearing protection strapped to yer head or plugs jammed in the ears is real nice. It also makes the shooting environment come alive. You can hear the bullet strike a tin can or soda bottle and the bullet ricochet whirling off.
I like shooting my .22 Savage FV-SR suppressed. Hearing steel plate ding at 300yds brings a smile.
Of course all the fun shooting suppressed is reliant on being able to shoot were others aren't shooting. I live just a minute from my club and through the week I often have the place to myself.
I like shooting my .22 Savage FV-SR suppressed. Hearing steel plate ding at 300yds brings a smile.
Of course all the fun shooting suppressed is reliant on being able to shoot were others aren't shooting. I live just a minute from my club and through the week I often have the place to myself.
