Which .30 Caliber suppressor for Hunting

[Boomhauer]

Just like the title states which .30 caliber suppressor for hunting?
I am probably going to build a .300 whisper for hunting now with a 16 inch barrel and I will use the suppressor for it as well as my DPMS LR308-AP4. Which one would you recommend for use with both of them? I have contemplated a Gemtech HVT-QD quick detach or the AAC SR7. I am leaning toward the HVT-QD because I purchase most of my class III items at SAW and they stock Gemtech.
However if there is a huge advantage with going to the AAC or other route I will. I have been very happy so far with my Gemtech G5 and Trinity Multi Mount.

[hrt4me]

why not shop locally and get a titanium suppressor from David@SharkPrecision.com in Plano - he makes the 5.56 Hammerhead, 7.62 Shark and also something for larger calibers as well...

Shark Precision

[CJ]

why not shop locally and get a titanium suppressor from David@SharkPrecision.com in Plano - he makes the 5.56 Hammerhead, 7.62 Shark and also something for larger calibers as well...

Shark Precision

I would recommend SAS (http://www.suppressedarmament.com/) over Shark through Jeff. It's much cheaper (less than half the price), more than twice as light, offered in 3 different attachment options, and rated for .300WM also. I've listened to both cans (the tigershark and the Arbiter, and couldn't tell any difference in sound).

[David]

Ive been happy with the AAC cyclone.

[CJ]

Ive been happy with the AAC cyclone.

I would consider the SAS Arbiter over the AAC. It weighs much less, performs the same, and it's much cheaper. And it's rated for .300WM. For me, weight is a HUGE deal. The AAC changes my point of impact SUBSTANTIALLY at 500+ yards. The Arbiter has NO POI change within 500 yards, that's incredible. The Shark suppressors are absolutely ridiculous w/ 1.5lbs of weight on the muzzle - completely off the charts unacceptable. It would increase the weight of a typical .300 SBR by nearly 33%.

[Boomhauer]

I have never seen suppressed armament before. I am going to have to check them out. I would like it as light as possible so when I am hunting I can keep a steady sight picture. Weight is important along with build quality.

[Craizie]

Forgive my ignorance, but I thought it was illegal to hunt with a suppressor?

[YALE]

Forgive my ignorance, but I thought it was illegal to hunt with a suppressor?

Only game species, not non-game like hogs.

[Craizie]

Ahh, gotcha.

[dee]

Not illegal to hunt with a suppressor anymore whether its a game animal or varmint, TPWD passed a law Thursday allowing the use of suppressors.

[Boomhauer]

CJ, It looks like I am going to go with the Arbiter Titanium with the quick detach muzzle break. I like the fact that is less than 1lb and the price is just right at 895 for the QD model.

Who should I go to for the transfer? I am sure that SAW could do it for me, however I have never bought something that they do not stock.

[YALE]

CJ, It looks like I am going to go with the Arbiter Titanium with the quick detach muzzle break. I like the fact that is less than 1lb and the price is just right at 895 for the QD model.

Who should I go to for the transfer? I am sure that SAW could do it for me, however I have never bought something that they do not stock.

Jeff Dowdle is an SOT, on the board, and in the mid-cities, if that's not too far. He's also a stand up dude, FWIW. His screen name is livetoshoot. PM him.

[Boomhauer]

Jeff Dowdle is an SOT, on the board, and in the mid-cities, if that's not too far. He's also a stand up dude, FWIW. His screen name is livetoshoot. PM him.

Thanks I will send him a PM.

[CJ]

Thanks I will send him a PM.

Expect 1 month for it to be built, he works on a backlog and it's only 1 guy that markets, builds, and ships.

[bottlerocket]

I would consider the SAS Arbiter over the AAC. It weighs much less, performs the same, and it's much cheaper. And it's rated for .300WM. For me, weight is a HUGE deal. The AAC changes my point of impact SUBSTANTIALLY at 500+ yards. The Arbiter has NO POI change within 500 yards, that's incredible. The Shark suppressors are absolutely ridiculous w/ 1.5lbs of weight on the muzzle - completely off the charts unacceptable. It would increase the weight of a typical .300 SBR by nearly 33%.

What do you consider MUCH cheaper? Arbiter has "prices starting as low as $795.00" but the MSRP on the AAC Cyclone is $850, or $795 for the Cyclone-K.