Ammunition Firearms
The Top Suppressors For .300 PRC
There are several variations of .300 magnum-style cartridges on the market. The classics are the .300 WM, .300 WBY, and .300 H&H, although the H&H isn't as popular these days. The Win Mag 300 is easily the most popular, which brought about some competition in the .300 RUM, which is definitely a big boy caliber that creates a lot of pressure, but again, still doesn't have the popularity. Winchester even tried making their own completion when they created the Short Magnum series, which were basically shorter action rifles with lots of power behind the. They launched with four initial calibers, but in all reality the only one that had any staying power was the .300 WSM. I tend to like the .300 WSM more than the long action original, but that's mostly due to my rifle in that caliber being just stupid accurate with an insane trigger. Just when we all thought that the .300 magnum arena was going to settle down, along came Hornady to say, "not so fast."
Enter The .300 PRC
Hornady introduced the .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge, or .300 PRC, in 2018 with the goal of introducing a cartridge that could hurl a heavy bullet at a fast speed with fantastic accuracy. There's nothing quite like the .300 PRC. In fact, Hornady bills it as "what all 30 caliber magnum cartridges want to be... but can't!"
If you're a long-range shooter or a big game hunter, then there's a good chance that you've shot a rifle chambered in .300 PRC. After all, this round was essentially tailor-made for those applications.
If this is the case, then there's an equally good chance that you know the benefits of shooting the .300 PRC from a rifle equipped with a suppressor. You'll encounter less felt recoil for better shot placement and follow-up shots and, of course, you'll do it all at a much more user-friendly decibel level.
Editor's Pick: BANISH 30-V2
If you're headed out to the range or the woods with a .300 PRC rifle, the BANISH 30-V2 has got you covered. The BANISH 30-V2 is a fantastic multi-caliber, lightweight suppressor that you can take apart and clean yourself. It takes all the great things established by the original BANISH 30 and takes everything to a new level of performance and features.
The 100% titanium 30-V2 is an adaptable .30 caliber suppressor capable of handling anything from a .17 HMR up to a .300 WBY. Being modular, the full-length configuration is 8.17 inches long with 11 baffles and weighs 12.4 ounces. For a lighter, more compact profile the tube extension can be removed reducing the length down to 6.4 inches, the weight to 9.5 ounces, and retaining eight baffles. The BANISH 30-V2 offers a maximum average decibel reduction of 34.5dB, tested using a .308-caliber rifle.
What we like:
- User-serviceable
- Can be used with a wide variety of calibers
- All titanium construction means lightweight
Specs: BANISH 30
- Caliber: Up to .300 WBY
- Weight: 9.5 OZ (6.4”) OR 12.4 OZ (8.17”)
- Length: 6.4”-8.17”
- Sound reduction: 34.5 dB
Price: $999
Best Dead Air Can - Dead Air Sandman-S
Dead Air's Sandman suppressors have great reputations and with good reason. The Sandman-S is the "little brother" to the Sandman-L, and while it may be smaller, it still retains all of the performance. Featuring a low blowback design, the Sandman-S is touted for not only its compact construction but also for its impressive noise reduction at the ear. It does a great job at taming the decibels you hear when a shot from a .300 PRC rifle goes off.
The Dead Air Sandman-S features a quick-detach mounting system that incorporates an index pattern for ease of mounting and removal. It's also outfitted with a removable front-end cap, making the Sandman-S extremely user-serviceable, allowing for quick disassembly, cleaning, and fast reassembly.
Why We Like It:
- QD mounting system for easy on-off
- User-serviceable for easy cleaning
- Great sound reduction for the size
Dead Air Sandman-S Specs
- Weight: 17.7 oz
- Length: 6.8"
- Finish: Cerakote
- Materials: Stainless Steel and Stellite
Price: $849
Budget Pick: SilencerCo Omega 300
SilencerCo's Omega 300 is the lightest, shortest, quietest, full-auto rated, titanium silencer in its category. If you like to have choices and options, it even comes complete with direct thread and fast-attach mounts, as well as a removable Anchor Brake to reduce recoil, which can be replaced with a flat front cap if you don't need the brake.
The Omega 300 is popular for all sorts of .30-caliber chamberings, including the .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge. That makes it one of the best multi-caliber suppressors in its class, so it will be right at home on a variety of other rifles, too. You aren't just limited to the .300 PRC, so try it out with .300 WSM, .308, .30-06, .300 Blackout, etc.
Why We Like It:
- Multiple mounting options come with it
- Comes with a brake in the box
- Best in class specs in its category
SilencerCo Omega 300 Specs
- Weight: 14.8 oz
- Length: 7"
- Finish: Black or FDE
- Materials: Cobalt, Inconel, Stainless Steel, and Titanium
Price: $699
Versatility Pick: Banish 30 Gold-V2
An exceptionally versatile suppressor, the BANISH 30 Gold-V2 is rated for calibers from rimfire up to .300 RUM, which means it's right at home with the .300 PRC. All BANISH suppressors have been designed for unmatched sound suppression, and testing shows that the BANISH 30-V2 Gold reduces the report by 36 decibels. The average sound level heard by shooters from the 30 Gold-V2 is 132.9 decibels!
Like all BANISH suppressors, the 30 Gold-V2 is made from a strong titanium alloy that results in unmatched durability at an extremely lightweight of just 13.2 ounces.
The Banish 30 Gold is an 8.2-inch HUB mount suppressor holding 11 baffles. Completely user-serviceable, you can disassemble the suppressor for cleaning in a tumbler, ultrasonic cleaner, or by hand. When you’re ready to put it back together, the baffles are keyed and indexed for hassle-free reassembly.
Perfect for everything from a fun time at the range, long-distance shooting, or big game hunting, the BANISH 30 Gold-V2 will significantly reduce the report and recoil of large-caliber rifles (up to 45% in testing), while still being effective on rifles down to rimfire calibers.
Why We Like It:
- User-serviceable for easy cleaning
- HUB mount for flexibility
- Titanium offers great strength with minimal weight
- Works great on all AR-10 platform rifles, too
Banish 30 Gold-V2 Specs
- Weight: 13.2 oz
- Length: 8.2"
- Finish: Cerakote
- Materials: Titanium
Price: $1,399
Shoot .300 PRC in Silence
The market for suppressors is plentiful, and narrowing it down to the right one for you can be confusing. Thankfully, The Silencer Central staff has been shooting and selling suppressors for more than 15 years. Suffice it to say that we’ve got a pretty good handle on which silencers pair best with certain guns and calibers, like the .300 PRC cartridge. If you’re having trouble deciding, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’ll happily talk you through the options and then, when you’re ready, get you on your way to silencer ownership and suppressed shooting!
