Jake's Guide to Rifle Suppressors

Suppressors are cool and growing ever more popular. The current short wait times for Form 4 approval supports this. I want to take time today and talk about a few key features I look for in a dedicated hunting suppressor.

I do not want to carry a six-foot stick around in the woods all day. I always look for a suppressor around six inches. That little 18” Creedmoor turns into a 26” headache when I put the eight-inch suppressor on there. Every inch matters. Yes, the shorter cans are typically louder but nothing in life is without consequences.

That solid steel construction suppressor from 2016 sure is tough and I’m glad its belt fed rated. Those capabilities are worthwhile on my bolt action 7mm-08 that I might shoot twice for every 20 miles I carry it. A hunting suppressor to me should be under 10 ounces. Keep in mind the contour of your barrel when choosing a suppressor; an ultra-thin sporter probably won’t play nice with a heavy can vibrating on the muzzle’s end.

Yes, we want the suppressor to be a hearing safe. But we also want it to be quiet. It’s 2025 and we can have all three aspects – length, weight and of course, sound. Without getting into the weeds on decibel ratings and comparisons, I have a couple suppressors that are great options and fit all three rules.



They are in no particular order:



SilencerCo Scythe Ti: .30 cal (.223 to 300 RUM) / 6.16” / 7.3oz



Rugged Alaskan 360 Ti: .36 cal (9mm to 338 Lapua) / 6.9” / 6.6oz



Dead Air Nomad Ti XC: .30 cal / 6.74” / 9.6oz



If you have any questions about suppressors or would like to yell at me about my top three choices, don’t hesitate to reach out! We are always happy to help!