The AR-10, the big brother to the AR-15 platform, is widely popular due to the flexibility it offers shooters looking for bigger caliber options than the 5.56/.223. The original AR-10 was chambered in 7.62 and was designed by Eugene Stoner at the tail end of the 1950s. The rifle was manufactured by ArmaLite and had a limited production run with fewer than 10,000 assembled. The AR-10 would become the platform of choice for rifles in 7.62, .308. 6.5 Creedmoor, and a bunch more. Finding the best suppressor for the AR-10 platform rifle is a matter of matching your caliber and your barrel to the wide range of cans on the market.
Versatility Supreme
With the AR-10 platform designed around the 7.62/.308 cartridge, it opens up the rifle for a plethora of caliber options. Of course, the .308 is going to lead the way, with virtually every AR-10 on the market being offered in that caliber. Running in second place is the popular 6.5 Creedmoor. Based on these two cases, that opens up the versatility of the AR-10. This includes the 6.8 SPC, 7mm-08, .338 Federal, and the newer 8.6 BLK and 6mm Creedmoor. It’s not uncommon to see AR’s chambered in .243 Win and even .300 Win Mag, too.
With these bigger caliber rifles, that means finding the right suppressor for your AR-10 is both easier and trickier at the same time. With a platform like the AR, you can change calibers by swapping in a new upper. This means you can turn your .308 into an 8.6 BLK in a matter of minutes. While that is really quite cool, you can’t always use the same silencer for an 8.6 that you would for a .30 caliber.
The Best AR-10 Suppressors
We picked the silencers in the list based off of our experience with our AR-10 rifles, as well as from customer feedback. Silencer Central has the best testing team on the planet in all of you. We take every bit of feedback to heart and use it to help make better products and as information to help others with content like this.
Editor’s Choice - BANISH® 30 Gold-V2
For anything .30-caliber on down, the BANISH® 30 GOLD-V2 is hard to beat. It is the latest version of our top can. We might be a bit biased, but the BANISH 30 GOLD-V2 is a fantastic multi-caliber, lightweight suppressor that you can take apart and clean yourself. We engineered it to be the leader of the pack.
What makes the 30 GOLD-V2 great for the AR-10 is a larger expansion chamber that gives your AR-10 some more breathing room. This is especially important with the bigger bullets and heavier loads along with the shorter AR barrel. You get up to a 36-decibel reduction in sound output, which is outstanding for an AR-10
Advantages:
- User Serviceable
- Can be used with a wide variety of calibers
- All titanium construction means lightweight
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost compared to some sealed stainless-steel competitors
Specs: BANISH 30
- Caliber: Up to .300 RUM
- Weight: 13.2oz.
- Length: 8.2”
- Sound reduction: 36 dB
Price: $1,399
Tactical Pick – HUXWRX FLOW 762 TI
If you’re using your AR-10 in a tactical configuration, the HUXWRX FLOW 762 TI is definitely a suppressor you should take a serious look at. Constructed with Grade 5 titanium through advanced 3D-printing, the FLOW 762 TI suppressor gives you amazing performance without sacrificing quality. It is a well-built can that will last you a lifetime.
Using patented Flow-Through® and Torque Lock® technologies, HUXWRX is outstanding at toxic fume mitigation, while also being extremely accurate and reliable. The UltraFlow is fully optimized for flash reduction, too. It is full-auto rated and compatible across top caliber options 5.56, 6.5, and 7.62. It works all the time, with no barrel restrictions, making this a great pick for your tactical needs.
Advantages:
- User-serviceable
- All titanium construction
- Flow-through design
- 3D printed
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost
Specs: HUXWRX FLOW 762 TI
- Caliber: Up to .300 Win mag.
- Weight: 11.48 oz.
- Length: 6.7”
Price: $1,623
Toughest - SILENCERCO VELOS LBP 762
SilencerCo designed the Velos LBP 762 suppressor for extreme durability and outstanding sound suppression. It has minimal back pressure for smooth firearm operation. The Velos has a 3D-printed Inconel 625 core welded to 17-4 Stainless Steel modules, making it one of the more advanced designs available. It uses SilencerCo’s patented Hoplon Blast Baffle that is extremely durable, even on short-barreled and full-auto firearms.
SilencerCo finished the Velos with a rugged V-Series Cerakote, and as a whole the Velos LBP is engineered to withstand the high temperatures associated with high rates of fire. It also includes an internal Charlie Flash Hider to reduce flash and maintain a low profile.
Advantages:
- Extremely durable
- Full-auto rated
- Compact design
Disadvantages:
- Heavier
Specs: SilencerCo Velos LBP 762
- Caliber: 7.62
- Weight: 16.5 oz.
- Length: 6.4”
Price:$1,294
Dead Air Primal
For AR-10s chambered for calibers above the 7.62, take a look at Dead Air’s multi-purpose .46 caliber Primal that can handle everything below a .46 caliber option. There are several .45-caliber options that this can is great for. It is one of Dead Air’s most adaptable suppressors. The stainless-steel Primal features direct thread simplicity and can work with quick-attach KeyMo, Xeno, pistol boosters, and 3-lug mounts for sub-gun platforms, too.
What is great here is that you can use it for far more than just an AR-10. This is due to the use of 1.375-24 in. rear threads and Dead Air’s HUB to P-Series adapter. It comes with a 5/8-24 direct thread mount and the HUB to P-Series adapter. The Primal is ready for Nomad, Wolfman, and Ghost compatible mounts from Dead Air, right out of the box, too.
Advantages:
- You can use it for any caliber option from .46 on down.
- Very adaptable
Disadvantages:
- Bigger bore makes it less effective on smaller calibers to an extent
Specs: Dead Air Primal
- Caliber: .46
- Weight: 16.4 oz.
- Length: 7.9”
Price:$899
Best 8.6BLK - BANISH 338
One of the hottest new AR-10 calibers on the market right now is the 8.6BLK. Made using a 6.5 Creedmoor brass, the 8.6 puts a hefty bullet out at subsonic speeds, making it a terrific short-range option that just begs for a suppressor. Enter the BANISH® 338. Made of titanium and Inconel for the ultimate combination of durability and weight reduction, the BANISH 338 weighs only 17.5 oz and is 9.1” long. Testing has shown the BANISH 338 provides sound reduction of 33 decibels. Making it a great choice for the 8.6, or for those who use the .338 Federal, the higher-velocity predecessor of the 8.6, that is built on a necked-up .308 brass.
The BANISH 338 is a direct thread suppressor with a ported Inconel blast baffle and eight titanium baffles of increased thickness for better durability with large calibers. The BANISH 338’s accuracy baffle ensures that you’ll have minimal POI shift for long-range shots, so you can use it on your AR-10, or your .338 Lapua chassis rifle.
This user-serviceable suppressor can be easily disassembled for cleaning. The BANISH 338 is the perfect choice for rifle shooters who want a quieter shooting experience. Whether you’re shooting 5.56/.223, .308 Winchester, .338 Lapua, or the 8.6 BLK, the BANISH 338 is the best choice when it comes to rifle caliber versatility.
Advantages:
- Multiple rifle adaptability
- Very quiet
Disavantages:
- Longer length
Specs: BANISH 338
- Caliber: .338
- Weight: 17.5 oz.
- Length: 9.1”
Price:$1,099
Why suppressing an AR-10 is a good idea
To be honest, suppressing any firearm is a good idea. The added protection for your hearing alone is worth its weight in gold. We have a whole blog dedicated to the benefits of hearing protection provided by suppressors. Depending upon what caliber upper you build onto your receiver, you might really enjoy some added sound suppression based on just how much thump you have. Those bigger calibers really do pack a punch to your ear drums.
Any disadvantages to suppressing an AR-10?
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when adding a suppressor onto your AR. These go for any AR-platform, too.
Added weight
You are going to be adding a little extra weight onto the end of an already heavier rifle. If you have an AR-10 that is well balanced, look for the lighter options for silencers so you don’t up-end your rifle’s balance any.
Additional cleaning
It is a good idea to go with a user-serviceable can if you do a lot of shooting, just to be able to clean it out easier. ARs tend to be somewhat dirty. This means you will need to check them after shooting sessions to see if it needs cleaning. Most suppressors are fairly easy to clean, especially the user serviceable ones, like the BANISH cans.
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