Firearms
The Best Lever-Action Rifle Suppressors
If you hadn’t noticed, there is a big resurgence in lever-action rifles these days. These were the original “high capacity” firearms and there are more hitting the market all the time. There are some great models coming from folks at Henry, Marlin, Winchester, Browing, and even Smith & Wesson, with additional cool guns coming from Rossi, Mossberg, Chiappa, and Taylor to name a few. And quite a few are available from the factory with a threaded barrel for a suppressor. This begs the question, what are the best lever-action gun suppressors?
Calibers
Traditionally there are some specific calibers that are common amongst the lever-action rifle crowd. The popular ones like .30/30 and .45/70 make up the bulk of the available rifles, with others available in .357, .44 Mag, and .45 LC. But it’s not limited to just those calibers. Companies like Browning and Henry also produce rifles in popular rifle calibers like .308, .243, .223, and even 6.5 Creedmoor.
There are even a couple of companies working to release lever-action rifles that accept AR mags. Bond has the LVRB in the works, and Henry has the Lever Supreme. And, of course, we can’t forget the straight wall cartridges that have caused a huge amount of ruckus in the industry – the .350 Legend, .360 Buckhammer, and the .450 Bushmaster.
While these cartridges are all pretty stout, Browing has made BLR lever-action rifles in some big caliber offerings. You can grab anything from a .22-250 on up to a .300 Win Mag, or any of the Winchester short mag cartridges like 7mm WSM, .300WSM, and .325 WSM.
The point here is that there are many caliber options in a lever-action rifle. This makes picking the best suppressor for your lever gun a lot like picking one for any other rifle. But some do work better than others.
The Best Suppressors for Lever-Action
We didn’t just pick the cans we want to sell for this list. After all, we are the experts in the suppressor industry and sell more suppressors and accessories than any other company in the United States. We talked to our engineers about which cans work best, plus we did what we always do – we listened to our customers.
Best Overall – BANISH 46-V2
We didn’t pick this can just because it is our own brand. We picked it because we designed it to be the best. Period. Countless hours of testing and designing went into the latest version of our .46-caliber can and it works amazingly well on every rifle we’ve put one on.
If you are shooting a .45/70 or similar caliber, this is the can you need. It works great for anything from a .223 up, but really shines on the bigger caliber rifles. We tested it with a Henry X-Rifle in .45/70 and liked it so much that we paired the two for our Carnivore Camp Giveaway a while back. Made of titanium, the Banish 46-V2 is lightweight at just 15.3 oz. It is only 8 inches long and 1.59 inches in diameter, making it a very compact suppressor for big-caliber rifles and it is extremely tough for hunting in harsh conditions. The BANISH 46-V2 offers a 30-decibel reduction in sound output, too.
Specs:
- LENGTH - 8"
- DIAMETER - 1.59"
- NUMBER OF BAFFLES - 12
- WEIGHT - 15.3 OZ
- MATERIAL - TITANIUM & 17-4 STAINLESS STEEL BLAST BAFFLE
- SELF-SERVICE - YES
- CALIBER RANGE - 5.56 - .460
- SOUND REDUCTION - 30 DB
- MOUNT STYLE - DIRECT THREAD
- PRICE - $1,299
Best .30 caliber – BANISH 30
The BANISH 30 is our most popular silencer by far, and if you are looking for a can that will work on your .30/30, it's as good as you’ll get. Our internal testing shows that the BANISH 30 reduces the report of a .308 by a whopping 34 decibels at a minimum. And it’s a little more for the .30/30!
The BANISH 30 comes to you as a 9-inch suppressor that holds eight baffles. If you want to shorten it up, it can easily break down and assemble into a 7-inch can with six baffles. It’s a lightweight can, too. In the full configuration, it weighs 14 ounces and in the short configuration, it weighs just 11 ounces. You can even use it on your BLR, as it works with any .30 cal, up to .300 mag! Good stuff!
Specs:
- LENGTH - 7” OR 9” 1.5"
- NUMBER OF BAFFLES - 8
- WEIGHT - 11.2 OZ (7”) OR 14.3 OZ (9”)
- MATERIAL - TITANIUM
- SELF-SERVICE - YES
- CALIBER RANGE - .17 TO .300 WEATHERBY
- SOUND REDUCTION: - 34 DB
- MOUNT STYLE - DIRECT THREAD
- PRICE - $999
While Supplies Last – BANISH 46
We still have a few of the original .46 can, the BANISH 46. It is a great can, and still a popular option, and you can save a few bucks on one now, too. The BANISH 46 is a modular silencer designed for use with a wide assortment of rifle calibers including the mighty .45-70 Government as well as .44 mag and smaller caliber options.
Made of titanium and Inconel, the Banish 46 provides the ultimate combination of durability and weight reduction. The BANISH 46 weighs only 16.3 oz in the short configuration of 7.9”, and 20.4 oz in its 10” configuration. Testing has shown that the BANISH 46 offers excellent noise reduction, more than 34 decibels in its long configuration.
SPECS:
- LENGTH - 7.9" OR 10"
- DIAMETER - 1.73"
- NUMBER OF BAFFLES - 10
- WEIGHT - 16.3 OR 20.4 OZ
- MATERIAL - TITANIUM
- SELF-SERVICE - YES
- CALIBER RANGE - 5.56 - .460
- SOUND REDUCTION - 34.5 DB
- MOUNT STYLE - DIRECT THREAD
- PRICE - $1,099
Most Compact .30 - BANISH Backcountry
If you’re shooting anything from a .300 mag on down, including your .30/30, you have the option of running the BANISH Backcountry. Why go this route? That’s easy, most lever-action rifles are pretty compact, especially a .30/30. If you want to keep the advantage of having a fast-handling, short rifle, but still feel the need to take the bark from the barrel, the Backcountry makes a tone of sense due to its small size and light weight.
The Backcountry is a fixed-length suppressor that measures only 5.5 inches in length and weighs just 7.8 ounces. For comparison, it is a full 1.3” shorter and 2.2 ounces lighter than the Banish 30 in its shortest configuration. When you are trying to keep everything as compact as possible, we have a cool option for you in the Backcountry.
SPECS:
- LENGTH - 5.5"
- DIAMETER - 1.6"
- WEIGHT - 7.8 OZ
- MATERIAL - TITANIUM
- SELF-SERVICE - NO
- CALIBER RANGE - UP TO 300 RUM
- SOUND REDUCTION - 30 DB
- MOUNT STYLE - DIRECT THREAD UNIVERSAL HUB
- PRICE - $1,099
Other options?
Are there other options available? Yes and no. SilencerCo and a few other companies make excellent Lever-action rifle suppressors, like the SIlencerCo Hybrid 46M. The problem, and reason why – FOR NOW – they aren’t on this list is simple. They aren’t in stock. How frustrating would it be to read about a great can and decide you want one, only to find that it is out of stock? We wouldn’t do that to you. When we get inventory on some additional lever-action rifle suppressors, we will update this list.
It is actually one of the biggest advantages BANISH cans have – Inventory. Not only did we design them to be the best in their class, but we have control over manufacturing. It’s one of the pillars of the Silencer Central plan – Award winning customer service, to-your-door shipping, fast approval times, and in-stock inventory.
Lever-Action Suppression Issues
Like we said at the start, there are more and more lever-action rifles hitting the market that come with threaded barrels. That is good because with some lever guns, it can be tricky to complete threading. Can it be done? Sure. You might need a good gunsmith to disassemble your lever gun and get the barrel out.
There are some barrels that are a little easier. Henry’s Long Ranger series doesn’t have the magazine tube attached to the barrel, making them easier to work with. Browning’s break-down BLR rifles might be easier to work with, too.
Have barrel threading questions? We can help. Check with our expert barrel-threading team.
Why use a suppressor with a lever-action rifle?
There is a good reason to use a suppressor with any rifle, and the same can be said for lever-action rifles, too. When you look at the lengths of most lever guns, they tend to be shorter than most bolt-action rifles, and then you add in cartridges like the .45/70 and that’s a lot of bark to go with the big-bullet bite. Any time you can take the noise from a firearm being fired, that is a good thing.
Our extensive testing on a product, like our BANISH 46-V2, has shown us that it not only lowers the decibel levels to a safer amount, but also it makes the rifle more accurate and even helps with recoil. Anytime you can make a rifle more pleasant to shoot and make it more accurate, well, that ought to be enough to get you to buy one.
Why buy from Silencer Central?
We pride ourselves on being a customer-first business. After all, our founder and CEO, Brandon Maddox set out to build a company that makes it easier for people to get a suppressor. Here’s what we offer to you:
- Award-winning customer service with a new online portal that lets you track information on your silencer order and approval process any time.
- Expert support to get the right suppressor for you, get the right accessories to help you get the best fit and performance.
- Fast approvals – We have streamlined the process and work hand-in-hand with the ATF to help you get approved faster.
- Shipping to your door of your suppressor.
- Other services and after the sale support, including a terrific warranty.
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