Rifle Suppressor Question

[Rick in Oregon]

After a few years of seeing more and more suppressor use on rifles, specifically varmint rifles, I've got a question for those who've taken the plunge and have some experience on this subject.

What is the usual total cost of the suppressor, barrel threading/muzzle cap, smith charges, tax stamp and all the hoopla associated with a rifle suppressor once done? I know the suppressor price varies, just looking for an average here.

I hear the wait time for the tax stamp is now very short, but how short?

Thanks for anyone taking the time to answer. I've been around rifles a very long time and have resisted the urge, now wondering if it's all worth the cost, time and effort. School me please.

 

[rich44]

Silencer Central will thread your muzzle for $125, there is no tax stamp anymore no more $200 fee then the price of whatever suppressor you want plus mounting system, hub mount for direct thread or muzzle device.
The last can I got took 2 days to clear

 

[Clancy]

Thread is within $25 of $150 anywhere you go.

Tax stamps are $0

Any of the good titanium cans are going to average $900.

I’ve been using Diligent Defense. They have a good selection. I’d focus on the Wolfhunter, which is a 6” .243 caliber suppressor or the Enticer LTI, which is an 8” .308 suppressor.



This is a group of 5 from my LTI day before yesterday. I just wanted to sight it in for the upcoming coyote hunts. That’s a $775 suppressor.

 

[TIMO]

Rick, as stated above the $200 tax is now $0.00. My first suppressor I bought last August was for a pistol that was factory threaded, it is also adaptable to several others that have different thread pitch just by swapping out the piston. Currently in the process for a rifle suppressor. I will have about $1000. in it with tax and then 3 or 4 suppressor mounting devices (ASR) to fit several rifles ($50.00 to 80.00) for each rifle. Probably will end up with about $1200 to $1400 invested with this suppressor to include different end caps and suppressor cover. The advantage for this suppressor is it is a hybrid (modular)(SilencerCo 46M) I can use it on multiple calibers 5.56 to 46 and it is magnum & full auto rated.
I would go through your local dealer and price compare with Silencer Shop, they are super easy to work with and everything can be done online. If your dealer has their kiosk in store even better.

Just my .02
Tim

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Thanks for the replies. It confirms my thoughts about no 'slip-on' options for obvious reasons.
I called my smith, and he charges $125 for threading and cap. Seems reasonable, but now I have to decide if I want to have one of my Coopers threaded for the can.

First World problem, I know.

 

[ken158]

Thanks for the replies. It confirms my thoughts about no 'slip-on' options for obvious reasons.
I called my smith, and he charges $125 for threading and cap. Seems reasonable, but now I have to decide if I want to have one of my Coopers threaded for the can.

First World problem, I know.

I will be sending a Cooper off next week to SC for threading. They do a lot and have some high end looking equipment for the job, reviews are good and return is reported as being quick.

 

[Larryh128]

The Diligent are good cans, and quite a bit less expensive than some other TI cans. I have a Enticer STI that has been great, since we started using them about 4 years ago, my class 3 guy has sold dozens, no issues.

 

[3Ackleys]

My newest one is from Unknown Suppressors. It is the U.S. OG 6.5.
It is an over the barrel can, it is 8" long but only adds 4" to your barrel length. Also it weighs 7.4 oz.
It's my 4th suppressor, and it works very well.
They have other models as well, that I have shot. They are 3D Printed from Grade 23 Titanium.

U.S. OG Six-Five

The OG Six-Five brings the same sound suppression and tone improvements that the OG does, just in a lighter and 6.5 mm bored package.

unknownsuppressors.com

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Thanks for the replies. It confirms my thoughts about no 'slip-on' options for obvious reasons.
I called my smith, and he charges $125 for threading and cap. Seems reasonable, but now I have to decide if I want to have one of my Coopers threaded for the can.

First World problem, I know.

I would have a problem doing that to a Cooper too.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

If you're getting one to check out the hype, for colony varmints and/or AR's get a full auto rated can. 30 cal if going on varmint contour barrels. Non-welded if you're going to run on rimfire also, a serviceable 223 full auto rated would be lighter weight for thinner barrels. Direct thread, no adapters, only cheap thread protectors for barrels not in use. 500-1000$.

 

[dantiff2]

Thanks for the replies. It confirms my thoughts about no 'slip-on' options for obvious reasons.
I called my smith, and he charges $125 for threading and cap. Seems reasonable, but now I have to decide if I want to have one of my Coopers threaded for the can.

First World problem, I know.

Keep the Cooper nice and clean and tell the wife you needed to buy a new gun because yours didn't have a threaded barrel ! HA HA HA!

 

[Rick in Oregon]

I've only got four Coopers, and I'm having a very hard time justifying putting one of the barrels on a lathe for threading. I may well just abandon the project and keep my Coopers in pristine condition.

I've got an area I shoot rockchucks that the use of a suppressed rifle makes much sense, but now I'm thinking maybe another rifle for the task. Problem is.....which one?

Yeah, I know....yet another First World problem again.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I've only got four Coopers, and I'm having a very hard time justifying putting one of the barrels on a lathe for threading. I may well just abandon the project and keep my Coopers in pristine condition.

I've got an area I shoot rockchucks that the use of a suppressed rifle makes much sense, but now I'm thinking maybe another rifle for the task. Problem is.....which one?

Yeah, I know....yet another First World problem again.

I don’t know what type and quality of rifle your looking for, but I had a guy that I work with just buy a Ruger American gen2 and it has a 20 inch threaded barrel that would be perfect for a suppressor setup.