Suppressors on hunting rifles??

[Rob01]

So all you “old timers” complain about having hearing loss but then talk down a tool that would help you not have hearing loss. Hmm makes complete sense, lol

 

[TC260]

I would like a suppressor. Would be a shame to cut off the front sights of my old, classic rifles and try to thread them for one, even if I could afford it on my fixed pension from retirement in 1999. So I say enjoy them if you can. Keep the stories of your expensive and exotic hunting trips coming, show the suppressors and give many the motivation to work and make your life better.

You don't have to cut them down. Sell something you're not using and put the money towards something modern you will use. Most shooters I know have a lot of money tied up in their safes collecting dust.

 

[Oso]

I thought there would be some reaction to a simple post with plain truth in it. For it to have caused so much butthurt, I must have struck a nerve with some.

I don’t know that it is butt hurt, but more disbelief. A suppressor significantly reduces the concussive force as well as decreases recoil by 30%-40%. If you’re using the top tier ThunderBeast suppressor then it is a 65% reduction in recoil. Universally, this is a game changer.

I understand the cost argument, ugly aesthetics, and also the resistance to change “never needed it before”. My modern rifles get suppressed. My vintage guns keep their classic lines, but now get used far less often.

I guess my best analogy is suppressors are like power steering. You don’t need it to drive a car; However, power steering makes it far safer and more enjoyable.

 

[danny]

So all you “old timers” complain about having hearing loss but then talk down a tool that would help you not have hearing loss. Hmm makes complete sense, lol

That's what ear muffs and ear plugs are for, and I am sure that they have and use them.

Danny

 

[L.Sherm]

I'll bet good money alot of people who have hearing loss is a product of there job not some rifle.
I ran A chainsaw for 10 years everyday cutting timber and working in shake mills from 15-20 years old and suffer no hearing loss but I always wore hearing protection

 

[WSnyder]

as mentioned earlier, suppressors are expensive. Very expensive.

How are they “Very expensive”??? $600 is very expensive??? Explain please….

 

[WSnyder]

That's what ear muffs and ear plugs are for, and I am sure that they have and use them.

Muffs and plugs don’t do anything for the concussive force your skull is seeing. That may not matter much in smaller cartridges but large magnums with a brake are smashing your skull far more than you might think. I never ever realized that was happening until suppressors came along. It totally explained some bad headache issues the day after shooting big braked boomers. You can poo poo it all you want but it was real for me and an eye opener.

 

[distinguished]

I don’t know that it is butt hurt, but more disbelief. A suppressor significantly reduces the concussive force as well as decreases recoil by 30%-40%. If you’re using the top tier ThunderBeast suppressor then it is a 65% reduction in recoil. Universally, this is a game changer.

I understand the cost argument, ugly aesthetics, and also the resistance to change “never needed it before”. My modern rifles get suppressed. My vintage guns keep their classic lines, but now get used far less often.

I guess my best analogy is suppressors are like power steering. You don’t need it to drive a car; However, power steering makes it far safer and more enjoyable.

It is probably that some are profiting from suppressors. The cost argument is indeed valid, as you say. I can potentially see using one at some point in the future and the removal of the federal tax increased that probability. Costs have to come down substantially though. I have examined a number of designs, ranging from WW2 OSS types to modern day versions and from what I have seen, they are really not difficult to make.

 

[danny]

Muffs and plugs don’t do anything for the concussive force your skull is seeing. That may not matter much in smaller cartridges but large magnums with a brake are smashing your skull far more than you might think. I never ever realized that was happening until suppressors came along. It totally explained some bad headache issues the day after shooting big braked boomers. You can poo poo it all you want but it was real for me and an eye opener.

That's another thing I don't and won't have...a brake.

Danny

 

[danny]

I'll bet good money alot of people who have hearing loss is a product of there job not some rifle.
I ran A chainsaw for 10 years everyday cutting timber and working in shake mills from 15-20 years old and suffer no hearing loss but I always wore hearing protection

The "crew" didn't "come down hard on you" for wearing ear protection and not being like them?

Danny

 

[Rob01]

It is probably that some are profiting from suppressors. The cost argument is indeed valid, as you say. I can potentially see using one at some point in the future and the removal of the federal tax increased that probability. Costs have to come down substantially though. I have examined a number of designs, ranging from WW2 OSS types to modern day versions and from what I have seen, they are really not difficult to make.

Yeah the people making them are as that is their business and businesses are made to make money.

If you are such a great machinist then make your own if it’s that easy. Just do the paperwork and make one.

Ok I will wait for the excuse now. lol

 

[WSnyder]

That's another thing I don't and won't have...a brake.

Danny

Yep you’re an anomaly, no one will change your opinion or your mind and that’s just fine!

I'll also add that this forum is way behind other forums as far as to what is what is actually going on out there in the hunting world.

 

[danny]

Yep you’re an anomaly, no one will change your opinion or your mind and that’s just fine!

I'll also add that this forum is way behind other forums as far as to what is what is actually going on out there in the hunting world.

Never fear...there's A LOT more of us...

Danny

 

[WSnyder]

Never fear...there's A LOT more of us...

Danny

Rapidly dwindling group though..... Enjoy!