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SILENCER CENTRAL AND MEATEATER UNVEIL CO-CREATED SUPPRESSOR
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Oct. 8, 2024) – Silencer Central, the largest silencer dealer and manufacturer in the world, has teamed up with MeatEater, the leading outdoor lifestyle brand, to launch the highly anticipated MeatEater by BANISH suppressor. Designed for hunting, this all-new 30-caliber suppressor is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts looking for top-tier performance in the field.
"We told the folks at Silencer Central that we wanted to help build a suppressor that was lightweight, short, user serviceable, quiet, and reduced recoil," said Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan, Director of Conservation at MeatEater. “It seemed impossible, but from every test we've done, that team was able to walk a fine line to help us accomplish all of those things in a package dedicated for hunting rigs."
The MeatEater by BANISH is built for performance and rated for cartridges up to .300 RUM. It features an anchor brake that reduces recoil by up to 40% in the open position and 30% when closed, while also delivering an additional 5 dB of sound reduction. Overall, the suppressor cuts average sound levels by 32 dB, ensuring a quieter and more comfortable shooting experience.
With a muzzle cap insert to accommodate various calibers, users can optimize the suppressor for their specific rifle setup. Constructed from lightweight titanium, the suppressor weighs just 10.3 ounces, measures 5.85 inches in length, and has a 1.73 inch diameter with an industry-standard hub mount.
“From the beginning, both Silencer Central and MeatEater had a shared vision for this suppressor,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “It had to be lightweight, quiet, and reduce recoil – essential features for hunters. Our engineering team worked hand-in-hand with the MeatEater team on every aspect, from design to testing, and even down to the aesthetics, to ensure we delivered the best possible product. The result exceeded every expectation. I’m excited to take it into the field this season, and I know the MeatEater crew is just as eager to use it on their next hunt.”
The MeatEater by BANISH 30-caliber suppressor is available now with an MSRP of $1,299. To make a purchase or for more information visit Silencer Central’s website.
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SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Oct. 8, 2024) – Silencer Central, the largest silencer dealer and manufacturer in the world, has teamed up with MeatEater, the leading outdoor lifestyle brand, to launch the highly anticipated MeatEater by BANISH suppressor. Designed for hunting, this all-new 30-caliber suppressor is a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts looking for top-tier performance in the field. “We told …
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Essential Deer Hunting Gear for the Upcoming Season
Most deer hunters have two seasons - deer season and getting ready for deer season. While we may have months to scout, plan, and prepare for the upcoming season, there are always a few things you may have forgotten about that can have a serious impact on how successful your deer season is. Even the most experienced hunter should read on and see what we feel are the Essential deer hunting gear items that can improve your season.
1. Hunting Rifle Suppressor
Okay, we might be a little biased on this one, but adding a suppressor to your hunting rifle is a really good idea. A hunting rifle suppressor is an essential tool for anyone who is heading out on a deer hunt this fall, and once you try one, you'll agree with us.
Having a suppressor provides you with all sorts of benefits on your hunt, such as:
- Protects your hearing
- Protects the hearing of others
- Maintain awareness of your surroundings
- Avoid disturbing game or varmints
- Reduce noise complaints
Why It’s Essential
There are plenty of reasons why you should consider hunting with a suppressor, but perhaps the main reason you should consider it is because a suppressor can be used as a form of hunting insurance. In fact, it can be used as insurance in a few different ways.
Help for Your Ears
A hunter relies on their senses in order to navigate the field successfully. By now, it’s common knowledge that shooting firearms can do permanent damage to your hearing. The more you’re firing a gun without proper protection for your ears, the more damage you’re doing to your ears — damage that could potentially be long-term (and even permanent). When you hunt with a suppressor, you can eliminate that damage and keep your ears in great condition for years to come.
Our recommendation?
If you're in the market for a deer hunting rifle suppressor for guns .30 caliber and under, one of the best options you'll find anywhere for the money is the Buck 30 by BANISH. This suppressor handles anything up to a .300 Win Mag and does a great job taming the bark of your rifle.
Made of stainless steel and laser welded for precision and durability, the BUCK 30 features the Buck Commander logo proudly displayed on its tubeless construction. At just 6.9” in length and 1.54” in diameter, it weighs only 13.8 oz.
Check out the Buck 30 by BANISH here.
Better for Your Hunt
Not only do silencers help protect your ears, but they also can provide you with more opportunities on your hunt? How so? Silencers help preserve the peace in nature. Once a loud gunshot goes off, all the animals in the area know that danger is afoot. This will set their paranoia off and make it harder for you to get another shot off (provided that you miss - ever miss? Happened to me!). If you miss while using a silencer, you may still have a chance for another shot.
Plus, when hunting with a silencer, you preserve the peace for other hunters in your nearby area. If you hunt in areas with a denser population of people, it helps to keep the peace by being as quiet as possible. There is no sense in providing ammunition for some anti-hunter's already questionable line of "logic." Plus if you have a secret "honey hole" hunting spot that routinely gives you chances to fill your tag, a suppressor can help keep it a little less obvious that you hunt there.
Ready to get your “hunting insurance” and get the perfect silencer? Shop Silencer Central’s selection of suppressors and silencers today!
2. Deer Calls
Are you sick of having to stalk and sneak up on every deer you find? Wouldn’t it be easier if the deer were to come to you? Well, if you have the right deer call, that fantasy can become a reality! Deer calls are great for attracting deer right to where you’re sitting — especially during the rut.
We're rather partial to the Alpha Pro Buck Grunt call from First Lite. It gives you great volume and tone, letting you reach out and bring a buck running.
Why It’s Essential
When hunting, you want to make a deer as comfortable as possible. Deer are notoriously timid creatures, and any hint of a threat will have their tails flared and them running away. You want to create an environment that distracts them and has them focused on something other than potential threats, and that’s where a deer call can come in handy.
When using a deer call, you can trick a deer into thinking that other deer are in your area. During the rut, this will attract any deer that are looking to mate, which can be a major distraction for them. Any distracted deer will have their guard down, which leaves more room for you to get a clean and easy shot.
There are different types of deer calls, from rattling antlers to grunts and more. Take some time to do some research on what call works best for each time of the season and prepare to draw in more deer than ever before!
3. Scents
Many hunters know that while deer have poor eyesight, they more than make up with it with their sense of smell. A lot of us try very hard to mask or eliminate our scent, while others just go for it. Does it make a difference? It can't hurt to control your scent. A good cover scent helps, but the real secret sauce is an estrus scent or a dominant buck gland scent.
Deer have a powerful sense of smell, and if you aren’t prepared as a hunter, they can sniff you out and avoid you before you even get the chance to see them. Because of this, you’ll want to make sure you can manufacture a scent that will lure deer in, not scare them away.
Why It’s Essential
If you’re hunting, you’re in a battle with nature — specifically, the wind. If you don’t have the correct scent on, you constantly have to stay downwind of any deer, which can cause problems for your stalk or your strategy. Instead, try opting for a deer scent spray, which will not only keep deer from avoiding you but may actually attract more deer to you (depending on the season).
If you prefer to find a spot to sit when you hunt, you can also get deer scent tags, which you can hang around the area to attract deer towards you. No matter what your hunting method is, eliminating human odors and replacing them with deer odors is essential, especially during the heat of the rut.
4. Rangefinder
If you’re out hunting in the field, you know that you may only get one shot at a deer, and you better make it count. In order to get the best possible shot, you want to get as much information as possible before you shoot — including how far of a shot you’re taking. Our eyes can be deceiving when judging distance, which is why a rangefinder is a great tool to have at your disposal.
Why It’s Essential
A rangefinder is a deer hunting essential because it can be used to calculate the best shot possible. Just line up your target in the finder and use that information to make adjustments to your shot. Many people have hunted without a rangefinder, but with a plethora of affordable options available today, this tool has become less of a luxury. Once you’ve tried hunting with a rangefinder and used one to successfully take down a deer, we assure you that you’ll never go back.
If you plan to buy a rangefinder, start your search with our friends at Vortex Optics. You can buy a rangefinder from someone else if you want, but we stick with what we know works - that's why we go Vortex.
Gear Up with Silencer Central
Here at Silencer Central, our team is always thinking about deer hunting season. We’d love to talk shop with you about whatever concerns you have — whether they are related to silencers or not. Contact our team today and learn how we can work together to make this your best deer hunting season yet. Seriously - Call us! We love to talk suppressors, but we also love to talk about hunting.
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BANISH Silencers Take Top Honors at 2024 Silencer Summit
One of the oldest continuing arguments in the shooting and hunting world is over which rifle caliber is best. All you must do to get a discussion started is to ask which is better for something like deer hunting, and everyone will chime in with their opinions. It is a funny thing, too. If you look at all the caliber options on the market today that can take a deer down, one thing levels the playing field – they all work and are basically the same. Get the deer into an acceptable range, pull the trigger and put the bullet in the same basic area and you have a dead deer. The results of one bullet over another are going to be quite subjective, with a healthy dash of opinion thrown in.
When it comes to suppressors, however, deciding something like, “which can is the quietest,” is something that can be tested and verified. That is exactly what Thunder Beast Arms (TBAC) set out to do at their annual Silencer Summit, and the results show BANISH leads the way in several categories.
The event
The 2024 Silencer Summit was a sound-testing event on August 19 through 23, 2024, at TBAC's indoor test facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The TBAC event was open to all interested silencer manufacturers with 25 choosing to participate, including Silencer Central and BANISH silencers. TBAC hosted and did the testing, operated the scientific equipment, did the post-testing analysis, and then published a full report, which you can read here.
BANISH standouts
In the .22 rimfire category, the BANISH 22 took top honors by producing extremely quiet results across the entire spectrum of the TBAC testing procedure. It beat out 25 other entries to take the top rimfire spot. If you’re in the market for a .22 rimfire suppressor, the BANISH 22 could not be beaten.
Another standout was the BANISH 223. The BANISH 223 was the top performing can out of a whopping 51 entries. If you’re looking for a can for your .223 or 5.56, the BANISH 223 is the one you want for quiet shooting.
When it comes to the hyper-competitive .30 caliber suppressor market, BANISH’s top performer was the BANISH 30-Gold, which took the bronze-medal spot for third. There were 46 entries for .30-cal cans, and the 30-Gold upheld the BANISH banner.
How TBAC tested
During the TBAC testing event, roughly 365 gun/silencer combinations were tested over five days. For most of the testing, TBAC used a bolt-action .308 rifle. For AR-platform tests, they used a Daniel Defense AR-15 5.56 with a 16-inch barrel. The rimfire tests were done using a bolt-action .22LR with a 16.5-inch barrel. Some pistol-specific cans were evaluated using a 9mm, and a few oddball cans were tested using the type of firearm they were designed for.
For every suppressor test, the can was mounted, and shots were taken from the same exact location. All the shots were recorded on three microphones and all the waveform files were saved and compared. TBAC used the waveform files in post-analysis to determine the following parameters for each mic position:
- Peak pressure (Pa)
- Peak pressure (dB)
- Peak pressure (dBA)
- Impulse (Pa*ms)
- Impulse (dB*ms)
- Leq (10ms) dBA
Each test was completed on an indoor and outdoor range to accurately capture the complete sound picture.
What does this all mean?
To sum things up, it means that the BANISH suppressors in this article are among the quietest you can buy. Part of that is how well they are made. Not to toot our own horn, but we're pretty proud of the engineering team and what they've accomplished.
If you're in the market for a .22 caliber suppressor, you need to take a serious look at the BANISH 22. Want the best in .223/5.56 suppressors? The BANISH 223 is for you. For everything up to a .300 RUM, then you should look at the BANISH 30-Gold.
BANISH 22
Caliber
- Designed for rimfire rifles and pistols, .22 caliber and smaller
- Includes .22 Hornet, .17HMR, and 5.7×28
Decibel reduction
- Tests have shown that the BANISH 22 brings the sound down to 120 decibels or less
Specs
- Length:
- 5-38 in.
- Weight:
- 4.1 oz.
- Construction:
- Titanium
- MSRP:
- $549
BANISH 223
Caliber
- Designed for smaller, center-fire calibers .224 and smaller
Decibel Reduction
- an average 34db sound reduction
Specs
- Length:
- 7 in.
- weight:
- 11.4 oz.
- Construction:
- Titanium
- MSRP:
- $849
BANISH 30-Gold
Caliber
- Everything up to .30 caliber, including .300 RUM
Decibel Reduction
- Reduces the report by 36 decibels. The average sound level is 132.9 decibels
Specs
- Length:
- 8.2 in.
- Weight:
- 13.2 oz.
- Construction:
- Titanium
- MSRP:
- $1,699
Of course, every BANISH suppressor, as well as every silencer we sell comes with the added benefits of buying from the largest suppressor dealer in North America. You get:
- Award winning customer service
- The fastest, on average, approval times from the ATF
- A free trust, or you can buy as an individual
- Your silencer shipped to your door
- Our exclusive interest-free EZ-Pay payment plan
- Expert buying advice to help pick the best silencer for you
Head over to Silencer Central today to get the process rolling and get you on the simplest path to suppressor ownership.
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MeatEater by BANISH – the Ultimate Hunting Suppressor
The engineering team and the rest of the staff at Silencer Central and BANISH have a lot of combined experience when it comes to suppressors and hunting. When you combine that with the hunting and outdoor expertise from the MeatEater crew, you get the formula for a hunting silencer like no other – The MeatEater by BANISH.
Breaking ground
The MeatEater by BANISH silencer is built for performance and rated for cartridges up to .300 RUM. The big news is the groundbreaking anchor brake that reduces recoil by up to 40% in the open position and 30% when closed, while also delivering an additional 5 dB of sound reduction. Overall, this amazing suppressor cuts average sound levels by a whopping 32 dB. It is one of the key features the MeatEater crew asked for in a new suppressor and the engineers delivered big time. It allows you to adjust your shooting experience to exactly what you need it to be.
But that’s not all. It uses interchangeable muzzle cap inserts that accommodate various calibers, allowing users to optimize the suppressor for their specific rifle setup. While it is, in essence, a .30-caliber can, you can set it up to work with your specific caliber, like a 6.5 or something else.
The MeatEater by BANISH can is constructed from lightweight titanium. The suppressor weighs just 10.3 ounces, measures 5.85 inches in length, and has a 1.73-inch diameter with an industry-standard hub mount. When you look at everything this can does and then to see how compact it is, it’s not hard to see why we feel the design team deserves a round of applause.
Now that it is out, the MeatEater by BANISH is the perfect suppressor for your next hunting adventure, be that Midwest whitetails, Pronghorn in Wyoming, elk in the Rocky Mountains, bighorns in Arizona, Dall sheep on the Brooks Range, caribou above the Arctic Circle, or black bears in Michigan.
Teamwork
MeatEater co-developed this new can alongside the team from Silencer Central. This meant they worked with us on how the can should perform in the field and at the range. The recoil reduction was a key factor they wanted, which led directly to the anchor brake system. It didn’t stop with the mechanical side of it either.
They worked with us on how the can looks, too. You must admit – It's a sharp looking silencer, isn’t it? Everyone that sees it in person has said the same thing. It’s pretty sweet! Think of just how cool it is going to look on the end of your rifle, and then imagine the performance gains you get from it. There’s going to be a lot of people wanting this suppressor.
About MeatEater
If you don’t already know, MeatEater, Inc. is an outdoor lifestyle company based in Montana and founded by renowned writer and TV personality Steven Rinella. Host of the Netflix show MeatEater and The MeatEater Podcast, Rinella gained wide popularity with hunters and non-hunters alike through his passion for outdoor adventure, eating wild food, and a strong commitment to conservation. Now, MeatEater, Inc. brings a team of outdoor influencers to create premium content experiences and gear. Already fans of the BANISH Backcountry silencers, co-creating a new model was the logical next step.
Ready to get one?
Of course you are! Who wouldn’t want one of these sweet suppressors? If you are looking for a suppressor that fits up to a .300 RUM cartridge, and want the best in recoil and sound reduction, you will want to join the crew and get the MeatEater by BANISH.
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Introducing the BANISH 46-V2
There are a lot of hunters and shooters who like to shoot big guns, and big guns require big suppressors. That is where the BANISH 46 came in. It was designed to be the ultimate big bore suppressor. It has a .46-caliber bore size and can handle things like the popular .45/70 and 450 Bushmaster. While the 46 is a popular can, there was room for improvement. The latest variation, the BANISH 46-V2, delivers the same big-bore firearm suppression, in a lighter, more compact package.
The New 46-V2 is lighter and shorter, but the original 46 is now available at a lower price while supplies last!
Here is a head-to-head comparison of the specs from both:
| Product | Weight | Length | Diameter | Decibel Reduction | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANISH 46-V2 | 15.3 oz | 8 in | 1.59 in | 30 DB | $1,299 |
| BANISH 46 | 20.4 oz | 10 in | 1.73 in | 31 DB | $1,099 - REDUCED! |
About the BANISH 46-V2
The BANISH 46-V2 is the new and improved version of BANISH’s big-bore can. It can handle up to a .46-caliber bullet and is lighter, shorter and quieter than the competition. It weighs just 15.3 ounces and is only eight inches long, keeping your firearm maneuverable. It works well with rifles and pistols, making it a great choice for someone who shoots both a big rifle like the 450 Bushmaster, and a powerful pistol, such as a 10mm.
Made of titanium, the durable Banish 46-V2 is a very compact suppressor for big-caliber rifles. The 46-V2 is a user-serviceable suppressor that is easily disassembled for cleaning. You can easily clean the baffles in a tumbler, ultrasonic cleaner, or by hand with a brush and solvent, making it simple to keep operating at peak performance. Reassembly is just as easy, thanks to the keyed and indexed baffles. This guarantees that each one will line up perfectly with the others.
The key thing to note about the BANISH 46-V2 is that it gives you an average of a 30-decibel reduction from the shot, helping protect your hearing and the hearing of those around you. It helps tame the recoil from your rifle and in most cases, it stabilizes the bullet, so you’re more accurate. This is true whether you’re using a big-caliber lever-action rifle, like a .45/70, or a bolt-action rifle shooting .350 Legend.
WHY YOU WANT A 46-V2
You may have noticed that lever-action rifles are cool once again. There are a lot of them on the market now, and more seem to be coming out all the time. Many of these are in calibers like .45/70 and that is a lot of thump to deal with at the shot. A BANISH 46-V2 manages the thump quite well.
More of the big-name manufacturers are retooling production lines to come out with new lever-Let’s face it, lever guns are fun to shoot and the more compact design that most have make them excellent choices for Whitetails and other big game. An increasing number now come from the factory with a threaded barrel, too, making it easier to add a suppressor, like the BANISH 46-V2.
The .450 Bushmaster came out in 2007 and was developed by Tim LeGendre of LeMag Firearms, who then licensed it to Bushmaster Firearms International. The big.450 might have headed off into obscurity, but for the fact that several states that previously banned any deer hunting firearms other than shotguns or muzzleloaders within select zones started allowing straight-wall cartridge use. This put the 450 Bushmaster and other straight-wall cartridges back in the spotlight for hunters. Different rifles were chambered for the cartridge and ammunition was more readily available. It wasn’t long before new straight-wall cartridges were developed. The .350 Legend was an instant success, followed by the .360 Buckhammer, with more new additions coming all the time.
Alongside the growing interest in straight-wall cartridges came the growing need for a suppressor designed to reduce the bark of these big-bore guns. The latest and most innovative is the BANISH 46-V2. The significance of it is that many hunters using straight-wall cartridge rifles do so in areas where people are closer to hunting land, hence the decisions from the states to allow the use of these rifles for hunting.
Using a suppressor is a great way to help keep hunting lands open for use, as the sound of the shots isn’t as big of an issue.
IS THE ORIGINAL BANISH 46 STILL AVAILABLE?
Yes, it is still available and at a lower price while supplies last! The BANISH 46 is a modular silencer designed for use with a wide assortment of rifle calibers including .338 Lapua up to the mighty .45-70 Government as well as pistol calibers including 10mm and .45ACP. The BANISH 46 offers more than 34 decibels in noise reduction in its long configuration. Made of titanium and Inconel, the Banish 46 weighs only 16.3 oz in the short configuration of 7.9”, and 20.4 oz in its 10” configuration. It is available with a variety of mounting options, including direct thread, a quick-detach muzzle brake attachment, or a Nielsen Device.
The cool part is Silencer Central still has stock of the original BANISH 46 and the price is now just $1,099. This is a great deal on a sweet suppressor. Click here to check out the BANISH 46 and pick one up for less!
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If the BANISH 46-V2, or the original BANISH 46, sounds like it is the perfect suppressor for you, contact Silencer Central and get started on the buying process today. No one makes buying a silencer simpler than the team at Silencer Central does.
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Silencer Central Ranks on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S.
Inc. Magazine has once again recognized Silencer Central, America’s leading provider of firearm suppressors, as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year, Silencer Central achieved the remarkable feat of ranking 2nd among companies in South Dakota and 2nd in Sioux Falls on the annual Inc. 5000 list. Nationally, the company placed 87th in the consumer products category and secured the 1,339th spot overall.
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, especially as one of the top companies in South Dakota and Sioux Falls,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team, as well as the unwavering support of our customers. We are committed to continuing our growth and delivering innovative products that meet the needs of our customers across the country.”
The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment – its independent businesses. Companies like Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft and Patagonia first gained national recognition as honorees on this prestigious list.
“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”
Over the past 19 years, Silencer Central has solidified its reputation as a leader in the firearms industry, offering unparalleled expertise, compliance, and customer education in silencers. The company’s focus on silencers has allowed it to maintain a high standard of quality and service, making it one of the largest Class 3 dealers in the nation.
Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list are ranked based on their percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To be eligible, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 was $100,000, while the minimum for 2023 was $2 million. Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons, and growth rates used to determine rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
The entire 2024 Inc. 5000 list can be found here.
For more information about Silencer Central and its products, visit www.silencercentral.com.
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On the Hunt for Shiras Moose
For big game hunters in North America, moose are often near the top of the bucket list for hunts. After all, these animals are the largest members of the deer family. They have long legs, huge bodies, impressive antlers, and tend to inhabit tough land to hunt.
There are several subspecies of moose with the Alaska-Yukon moose as the largest. The most wide-spread moose is the Canada moose, also known as the woodland. It is broken into the Western Canada and Eastern Canada subspecies, and inhabits most of Canada, as well as parts of the norther United States. The subspecies of moose that inhabits the Rocky Mountains through Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, also inhabits the dreams of many hunters – the Shiras moose.
For most, the Shiras moose occupies a special place in their dreams. It is an elusive creature that inhabits some rough country, making hunts often difficult to be successful. That’s if you can draw the tag in the first place. For one such dreamer, it only took 18 years to draw a nonresident tag for Montana. As if drawing the tag wasn’t hard enough, this hunter planned to try to fill it without a guide or outfitter.
Brandon Butler, an acclaimed outdoor writer and filmmaker, currently lives in central Missouri but became acquainted with the Shiras years before after an encounter in Yellowstone National Park. From there, the dream of hunting one was spawned.
Years of planning and applying for a tag finally paid off. Getting the notice that he had drawn the tag set all of Butler’s plans into motion. It also set another idea into reality. As a filmmaker, and storyteller, this adventure lent itself to naturally be filmed, resulting in the film Shiras, Nonresident Montana Moose Hunt, which you can view here.
Accompanied by friend Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, Butler set out for what could have been a 12-day adventure glassing, scouting, calling, and praying for a legal Shiras bull to come into view. The two made a stop to see Dave Ring, the Unit Manager for Stillwater State Forest. The Stillwater area is the prime spot for moose in the state of Montana and Ring said that it seems every hunter that is lucky enough to draw the prized tag stops to see him and learn about the area. It seems, however, according to Ring, very few of those hunters are successful in filling the tag.
A special rifle
Like many of us around that certain age, Butler’s Great Grandparents bought him U.S. Savings Bonds when he was a child. Butler waited the full 35 years for all the bonds to mature before he cashed them in. He wanted the money to go for something special that he would always cherish and would connect him to his great grandparents and how he was raised to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Drawing a once-in-a-lifetime Shiras tag calls for a special rifle, and that is exactly what Butler spend the bonds on.
“I bought the nicest rifle Savage had at the time for what I wanted to do, which was hunt big game,” Butler said. “So I bought this .300 Win Mag, and now when I carry this rifle, I feel like I carry a piece of my past along with me, and I’ll always know what those gifts were spent on.”
There is one addition to Butler’s rifle that helped make the hunt and his shooting experience more enjoyable – A BANISH Backcountry suppressor.
"Being new to suppressors, I trusted the team at Silencer Central to set me up with the right model for my needs,” Butler said. “I told them I wanted the suppressor for a .300 Win Mag I'd be using on backcountry hunts. The staff recommendation was the BANISH Backcountry. I had no reason to object, and I'm glad I didn't. The suppressor was flawless on my moose hunting adventure."
Hunting with a suppressor has many benefits. The noise reduction helps to protect your hearing and the hearing of those in your hunting party. The suppressor also helps to reduce the felt recoil from your rifle. It also acts as a bullet stabilizer, improving your accuracy. Butler used Silencer Central for his suppressor, as well as other services, such as barrel threading and our free trust setup. To learn more about Silencer Central’s services and simplified purchase process – CLICK HERE.
The hunt
While Butler planned for 12 days of hunting to fill his treasured public-land Shiras tag in Montana, he only needed two. If you’ve ever been in moose country, you know that it doesn’t take much cover to completely hide these gigantic animals. They found a low area with a bog and scattered tree cover – just the kind of terrain a moose would inhabit. While they worked to position themselves to a spot to glass and call, Butler’s hunting partner uttered the words every moose hunter longs to here, “There’s a bull moose right there.”
Butler quickly shifted gears to getting set with shooting sticks. They got the moose into frame with the camera and a single shot from the Savage, quieted greatly from the BANISH Backcountry suppressor, and the bull was down.
This is the point where, as they say, the real work begins. Cleaning and packing out a moose is no small task. Butler had a special knife that belonged to his grandfather that he used for the job. If you’re sensing that there are many elements about this hunt that were special to Butler’s heart, you’re correct. It is one of the many wonderful things about hunting.
Hunting connects us to our past in ways that other sports simply cannot. To be honest, most of us don’t truly see hunting as a sport, but more as a way of life. It’s not just about the animal and the meat, although that plays a major role. It connects us to our ancestors and to other hunters, whether they be lifetime hunters, or someone entirely new to hunting.
The flip side
As Butler said, “hunting is a privilege and being able to come to Montana and hunt a moose is a very special experience.” He repaid the state with his license fees, which added up after many years of applying for the tag. He also used a local meat processor, hide tanner, and taxidermist. This helps the local economy as well as further connecting the hunt to the area and Butler’s memories. All the money spent on this trip helps the local economy and funding conservation efforts in Montana.
The conservation aspect is one of the reasons Silencer Central supported this adventure and film. We are passionate about conservation and preserving our hunting and shooting heritage. Get more information about our simplified path to suppressor ownership today.
Cover Image by Brandon Butler.
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Firearms Silencers 101
The Best 9mm Suppressors of 2024
When we think of pistols, most of us think about a 9mm, simply because there are so many options for the “nine.” While it may not be the leader in stopping power, there is no shortage in 9mm ammo, pistol models, and suppressors for the 9mm. Why suppress the 9mm? That’s easy – because you can. A suppressed 9mm pistol is very quiet, and the increases in accuracy are noticeable. The question often gets asked – Who makes the best 9mm suppressor? That’s not easy to answer, as everyone already has a favorite 9mm pistol and many will argue that point but picking a 9mm suppressor is as much a personal choice as picking a 9mm pistol. Just like we do with the buying process, how about we help make picking the best 9mm suppressor for you as painless as possible, too?
Picking the best 9mm suppressor
Let's narrow down the criteria for how most people select a suppressor for their 9mm. There are three main areas most people use when choosing the best 9mm suppressor:
- How much is it?
- How compact is it?
- How quiet is it?
Of these three variables, two are pretty rigid. We can say matter of fact on the cost of a given suppressor or the overall dimensions of a 9mm suppressor. But choosing a handgun suppressor based on how quiet it is, however, can be tricky. That’s something we will touch on in a minute. Suffice it to say, what may be the single most important factor other than price is the one that is hardest to pin down.
| Category | Name | Caliber | Weight | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editor's Pick | BANISH 45 | .45 | 9.6 oz - 11 oz | 6.7 - 8.6 in | $949 |
| Most Compact | YHM R9 | Multiple | 10.7 oz | 5.2 in | $579.95 |
| Latest | FN Rush 9Ti | 9mm | 10.8 oz | 7.3 in | $848 |
| Budget Pick | Coastal Ultima 45 | .45 | 10.4 oz | 9.5 in | $550 |
Editor's Pick - BANISH 45
Call us biased, but when we set out to design a pistol-caliber suppressor, we opted to go for an all-in-one design and came up with the Banish 45. We feel it is the best for the money, simply because it has all the elements you'd look for in a premium can, and it adds the versatility of working with all major pistol calibers, including 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP and 10mm. You can also use this can on select rifle calibers, too.
Many 9mm suppressors are pretty much caliber specific. They handle 9×19mm and little else that isn’t around that same size/power range. Sometimes you can sneak .300 Blackout in, and of course, if you want to suppress that .32 or .380 gun, or your .22, your average purpose-built 9mm will work just fine.
But if you want a true universal handgun suppressor that is compatible with a wide range of caliber AND costs less than a thousand bucks, then you need a Banish 45.
The Banish 45 is made of titanium. That means it is lighter, stronger, more durable, and quieter than a silencer that uses stainless steel. It’s also modular and user-serviceable. That means you can make it longer or shorter based on your needs. And more importantly, it is multi-caliber rated! That means no matter if you are shooting a thundering 10mm, or popping off a little .22, the Banish 45 can be quickly configured for your gun, your caliber, and your setup – even .300 Blackout.
Advantages:
- Fully modular and user-serviceable
- A true multi-caliber suppressor
- User-configurable in size
Disadvantages:
- There are cheaper silencers out there
Specs:
- Caliber: rimfire through .45
- Weight: 9.6 or 11 oz.
- Length: 6.7 or 8.6 in.
- Sound reduction: up to 36 dB
- Price: $949
MOST COMPACT - YHM R9
While there are other 9mm suppressors that can be made shorter due to being modular, we opted to include the YHM R9 as the most compact because it only comes in one length - 5.2 inches. That's not big at all. And yet, as they say, good things come in small packages, the R9 is pretty sweet.
For starters, it is way more versatile than just 9mm. The YHM R9 is compatible with everything from 17HMR to 9mm in the handgun range, plus rifle calibers such as 5.56 NATO, .300BLK, .350 Legend, 6.5 Grendel, and .308 Winchester.
If you like to run high volumes of ammo through your handguns, SBRs, and subguns, then the R9 is exactly what you need. It’s rated for limited full-auto fire, so go ahead and send it! The fully-welded, tubeless design is built from stainless steel for rugged durability no matter what caliber you’re using.
Mounting options abound, as the R9 is compatible with the YHM Phantom QD adapter, 3-lug adapter, Nielson adapter, and other direct thread sizes.
Advantages:
- The shortest 9mm silencer on the market
- Works on all types of firearms and calibers
Disadvantages:
- Heavier than some
Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm, some rifle calibers up to .30
- Weight: 10.7 oz.
- Length: 5.2 in.
- Price: $579.95
Latest - FN RUSH 9 Ti
FN is one of those companies that, when you see the brand name, you know the product is going to be good. There's good reason behind that, as FN handles most of the world's police and military firearms needs, as well as holding several big-name brands that are known for quality - Browning and Winchester, to name a couple. Their pistols are amazing, and when we started carrying their new suppressors, we were immediately impressed.
The latest thing in 9mm suppressors is the Rush 9 Ti. This is a lightweight, easy-to-clean suppressor that is just flat-out cool.
With FN's advanced booster assembly, mounting the FN Rush 9Ti to any pistol barrel that is threaded ½” x 28 is easy and fast. It has a tight piston gas seal that contains the carbon fouling in the baffle core. This gives you smooth shooting without heavy blowback and stoppages that can be common with some suppressors.
The FN Rush 9Ti has a great strength to weight ratio, thanks to the titanium construction. At just 10.8 oz., this light, easy-to-maintain design breaks down quickly for cleaning, too. FN feels so strong about this silencer that they gave it a limited lifetime warranty.
Advantages:
- Extremely quiet
- Lightweight
- Easy to clean
Disadvantages:
- Not user configurable
Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 10.8 oz.
- Length: 7.3 in.
- Price: $848 (Available in black and FDE)
Budget Pick - Coastal Ultima 45ACP
One of the things we looked at for 9mm suppressors is cost, and we wanted to see what our lowest-cost option was. It's the Ultima 45 from Coastal. What is cool about this suppressor is that even though it comes in at a low, $550 price, it is still a quality suppressor that you'd be proud to own.
The Ultima suppressor is constructed of aircraft-grade Aluminum and Stainless Steel. This helps bring the price down, but also makes for a very durable and sturdy suppressor. It uses Coastal's Recoil Attenuation Device mount (R.A.D.). The R.A.D. is designed so the Ultima will function on semi auto pistols and be easy to mount.
The Ultima suppressor can be shot wet or dry and has a very high reduction with first round pop. It is not sealed so you can disassemble it for cleaning. The finish is anodized matte black and looks great.
Advantages:
- Lowest cost 9mm suppressor
- User serviceable
Disadvantages:
- Heavier and longer than some
Specs:
- Caliber: .45
- Weight: 10.4 oz.
- Length: 9.5 in.
- Price: $550
What to look for in a 9mm suppressor
There are many factors that go into play when you pick a 9mm suppressor, but there are two in particular that seem to stand out - Weight and length.
Weight
Obviously you don't want a hefty suppressor tacked onto the front of your pistol. There are some 9mm options that can fit a Nine, but in all honesty, we wouldn't recommend them as a stand-alone 9mm suppressor simply because they are really for something bigger - such as a large-caliber rifle. If you want a dedicated 9mm suppressor, look for something that is light enough to not interfere much with your pistol's balance when you hold it.
Length
This notion goes hand-in-hand with the weight factor. You really don't want to have a long, heavy suppressor on your pistol if you're not able to shoot it as you'd like. On our list, the longest is a 9.5 inch model, but it has reasonable weight to go along with it. Still if you want short and light, you're going to spend more, but you may wind up much happier with the result.
Why so serious?
Why is it that people love to assume that their personal pick is the best option for everyone? It can get heated, right? You can have a debate over which pistol caliber is the best and you might have to separate the .45 folks from the 9mm folks before fists come out. Then you take the 9mm team and ask who makes the best 9mm pistol. Now you have to look at the Glock folks, the Springfield folks, the 1911 team, and the list goes on and on.
Because 9mm suppressors are in common use, it is hard to find objective criteria for what is the best 9mm suppressor that applies across the board. Some folks look at price point, others favor extremes in performance, while others may have a long laundry list of other features they consider most important. We’re not as concerned with telling you which 9mm suppressor is the best, we’re more concerned with which one fits your needs best, and that you use one because we are heavily in favor of protecting your hearing. Okay, that and we want to sell you one, but if you’re not happy, we’re not happy. We claim to have the most pain-free path to suppressor ownership, but that includes you being happy with your purchase.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE 9MM SUPPRESSOR?
We won’t lie. Our absolute favorite 9mm suppressor is the Banish 45. Why? Because we designed it to be that way! We’d love to sell you a suppressor for every handgun caliber you own and your .300 Blackout to boot. We made as close to a universal handgun and .300 Blackout silencer as is possible so you only need one.
But what we love may not be what you love. That’s why as the nation’s largest silencer dealer with locations in all 42 silencer legal states, we stock a wide variety of the best 9mm (and rifle, and shotgun) suppressors on the market. Our expert staff is here to help you choose the best suppressor for your needs. We maintain an in-house lab for testing silencers in real-world conditions, and we are happy to share our data with you.
Get started today
After you’ve taken a look at our selection, send us an email or give us a call, and we’ll be happy to help you choose your next silencer. And don’t forget, Silencer Central is the only silencer dealer who can conduct your entire purchase without leaving your home.
That’s right! You don’t have to leave your home to buy and receive your silencer. We’ll even send you fully prepared registration paperwork and a free NFA gun trust with your purchase. And when the ATF gets around to approving your registration, we mail the completed paperwork and silencer straight to your door. How cool is that? So, tell us what your favorite 9mm silencer is, and let’s get your paperwork started!
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Why You Should Shoot .300 Blackout Suppressed
One of the hottest new rounds to emerge in the past few years is .300 Blackout; this is a true dual-purpose intermediate sized cartridge that can be fired in both subsonic and supersonic loads. It was designed to be used in AR-pattern rifles with only a barrel change to convert a traditional AR-15 rifle from 5.56 NATO. It has since become one of the most popular rounds to use with a suppressor.
This relatively new cartridge has been around a bit longer than some might think and has its share of fans and detractors, but .300 Blackout has more than proven itself as a hunting, defensive and target round in that time. It may not be the be-all and end-all cartridge, but for most shooters and hunters, .300 Blackout is worth taking a second look at.
WHAT IS .300 BLACKOUT AMMO?
The .300 Blackout round has its roots in the 300 Whisper cartridge designed by JD Jones of SSK Industries in the early 1990s. Jones formed the brass from 221 Fireball cases expanded to take a .30 caliber bullet. By varying the load, lighter bullets could be fired at supersonic levels with the power of the Soviet 7.62 x 39 or used with heavier bullets at a subsonic level for use with a sound suppressor.
Unfortunately, the round was trademarked by SSK and other manufacturers were unable to manufacture barrels or even brass and dies for the round. The 1994 Federal Crime Bill and Assault Weapon Ban did not help the subsonic cause, either, as threaded barrels on semi automatic rifles made them subject to the ban. National Firearm Act laws governing the sales of silencers were also misunderstood at the time and silencer ownership was a mere sliver of what it is today.
It seemed as if the round was doomed to die in the “also-ran” wildcat category until the Federal Assault Weapon Ban was allowed to sunset in 2004 and a company called Advanced Armament Corporation (AAC) began to show interest in the 300 Whisper. AAC was eventually bought out by Remington Defense and the two companies worked on the design as a potent new caliber that could address perceived shortcomings with the 5.56 NATO round.
Remington and AAC changed the design slightly by using trimmed and expanded 5.56 NATO brass as opposed to .221 Fireball or .222 Remington as the parent case. They normalized different load data and submitted the new cartridge to SAAMI (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturers Institute) and CIP (Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms) for standardization and christened the new round .300 AAC Blackout by CIP and .300 BLK by SAAMI.
The improved design means that it will work with a standard AR15 or M16 bolt and magazines with the only real part change being the barrel. Another positive note is that .300 Blackout and the original 300 Whisper cartridge are completely interchangeable from barrels to reloading dies as well as reloading components and specifications.
As a result of its popularity we have even seen the retail price of .300 Blackout ammunition decrease over time. This is always a good sign with regard to the longevity of an ammunition cartridge in the market.
PERFORMANCE AND BALLISTICS
In its standard form as a subsonic round, .300 Blackout most closely resembles the 7.62 x 39mm round first used in the SKS and AK-47 rifles of the former Soviet Union. In its subsonic loading it has been compared with both subsonic 9mm and .45 ACP.
One of the main reasons that the US Military was looking for a replacement round for 5.56 NATO was the loss of energy and velocity by the 5.56 NATO round as it was fired through barrels that were increasingly getting shorter.
The 5.56 round was developed for use in 20” barreled rifles. Severe deficiencies were found when trying to make the military service rifle shorter. Additionally, the use of a suppressor dictated going to a shorter barrel as soldiers were finding full sized rifles becoming unwieldy with a 5” to 8” sound suppressor mounted on the muzzle. Another consideration here was the effect of the initial blast of unburnt powder and flash increasing wear on the initial baffle of a 5.56 suppressor.
.300 Blackout was optimized to be fired through shorter barrels and even in supersonic loadings it did not have that initial blast problem. The round exceeded most military expectations for the caliber in both subsonic and supersonic renderings. On the civilian side, .300 Blackout has proven to be a performer in the field for hunting and on the competitive shooting circuit.
THE BEST .300 BLACKOUT SUPPRESSORS
| SUPPRESSOR MODEL | CALIBER | WEIGHT | LENGTH | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANISH 30 | .30 | 10 - 13 oz | 7 - 9 in | $999 |
| Dead Air Sandman-S | .30 | 17.7 oz | 6.8 in | $999 |
| SilencerCo Omega 300 | .30 | 14.8 oz | 7.08 in | $699 |
| BANISH 30 GOLD | .30 | 13 oz | 8.2 in | $1,699 |
Here are our top four picks for the best .300 Blackout suppressors:
EDITOR’S PICK – BANISH 30
The Banish 30 is a direct-thread suppressor that mounts on conventional 5/8×24 threads and comes out of the box as a 9″ suppressor holding eight baffles.
If, however, you’ll be shooting suppressed in tighter, more confined spaces, or you just don’t want as much can hanging off the end of your barrel, then you’ll benefit greatly from this suppressor’s modularity. It can easily break down and assemble into a 7″ configuration with six baffles. Either way, you’ll still get great sound suppression with minimal added length on your .300 Blackout rifle, carbine, or pistol in either configuration.
Weight is just as important as the overall length in this situation. The Banish 30 is made from a strong titanium alloy for unmatched durability at an extremely light weight. In the full configuration, it weighs 13 ounces; in the short configuration, it weighs just 10 ounces. You’ll be hard-pressed to even feel it on the average .300 Blackout rifle, carbine, or pistol!
When it comes time for cleaning, the Banish 30 easily comes apart from both ends and is ready to be tossed in a tumbler, ultrasonic cleaner, or cleaned manually. Reassembly is a breeze due to the baffles being keyed and indexed for exact alignment.
WHY WE LIKE IT:
- Modular design to fit specific needs
- User-serviceable for easy cleaning
- Titanium offers great strength with minimal weight
BANISH 30 SPECS
- Weight: 10 oz or 13 oz
- Length: 7″ or 9″
- Finish: GunKote and DLC
- Materials: Titanium
- MSRP: $999
Compact Pick - 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 dropping the decibels of a .300 Blackout cartridge.
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
- 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
- MSRP: $999
LIGHTWEIGHT 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 Blackout 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 Blackout, so try it out with .30-06, .308, .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
- MSRP: $699
Premium Pick - Banish 30 Gold
An exceptionally versatile suppressor, the Banish 30 Gold is rated for calibers from rimfire up to 300 RUM. All Banish suppressors have been designed for unmatched sound suppression, and testing shows that the Banish 30 Gold reduces the report by 36 decibels. The average sound level heard by shooters from the Banish 30 Gold is 132.9 decibels!
Like all Banish suppressors, the Banish 30 Gold is made from a strong titanium alloy that results in unmatched durability at an extremely lightweight of just 13 ounces.
The Banish 30 Gold is an 8.2-inch quick detach suppressor holding 11 baffles, and comes with two 100% titanium muzzle brakes (1/2×28 and 5/8×24). 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 a hassle-free reassembly.
Perfect for everything from a fun time at the range to big game hunting, the Banish 30 Gold 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
- Comes with multiple mounts, a pouch, a cover, and a baffle removal tool
- Titanium offers great strength with minimal weight
BANISH 30 GOLD SPECS
- Weight: 13 oz
- Length: 8.2″
- Finish: Cerakote
- Materials: Titanium
- MSRP: $1,699
BENEFITS OF USING SUPPRESSORS
There are a lot of different reasons why you should use a suppressor with .300 Blackout, but here are three of our favorite benefits that make a suppressor worth it.
LESS NOISE
As was explained above, suppressors bring down the decibels that you hear each and every time a gun is shot. Making less noise while shooting is beneficial if there are a lot of people at the shooting range if you’re out hunting, or simply if you’re trying to do everything possible to preserve your hearing.
BETTER ACCURACY
An extra benefit of suppressors is that they reduce the felt recoil when a gun is fired. Since there’s less recoil, both you and the gun are moving around less than you would without a silencer. That reduction in movement helps you to make more accurate shots.
MORE FUN
Shooting suppressed is simply a ton of fun. Seriously, we’ve never met anyone who shot suppressed for the first time and then turned around with a frown on their face. It just makes the entire shooting experience a lot more enjoyable.
SHOOTING 300 BLACKOUT AMMO WITH A SUPPRESSOR
As we mentioned numerous times by now, .300 Blackout has a subsonic range of ammunition choices and makes for an excellent suppressor host. The advantages are two-fold in that if one sticks to strictly subsonic loads they can shoot through a suppressor rated for .45 ACP or 9mm. Should the shooter wish to shoot the supersonic round suppressed, a silencer rated for 308 Winchester will easily handle both supersonic and subsonic loads.
.300 Blackout subsonic is one of the quietest rounds to suppress, particularly when fired through a closed breech firearm like a bolt action or single shot rifle. There is no noise from the action or any created via the ejection process as noticed in a semi automatic firearm.
Additionally, we find .300 Blackout in supersonic form to have a very mild and pleasant tone when fired through most suppressors rated for .308 Winchester. It may not be as quiet as a .300 BLK subsonic, but sometimes absolute silence is not the goal.
POPULAR COMPARISONS
Every new cartridge is often compared to an older one and .300 Blackout is no exception. These comparisons are both a good thing and a bad thing for a few reasons.
On the good side, hunters and shooters generally want an idea of how a new round will perform. Comparing .300 BLK to an existing round with regards to bullet weight, caliber, velocity and energy sets the stage. Often .300 Blackout supersonic loads are compared to rounds such as 30-30 Winchester and 7.62 X 39mm. This gives a shooter an idea of what to expect recoil wise and the intended use of the round.
Another consideration for rifle shooters is often the size of the rifle’s action. While this was addressed initially by use of .300 Blackout in the AR-15 or M16 platform with regard to bolt face, magazine configuration, etc, it is also an important consideration for use in a bolt action rifle. For the bolt action rifle shooter, action length is often an important consideration, as this can affect the weight of the rifle and its overall configuration for handling recoil. Typical bolt action lengths are referred to as short, long and Magnum. The long action is used for rifles chambered in calibers such as 30-06 Springfield. Magnum actions are intended for powerful belted magnum cartridges such as 300 Winchester Magnum, .459 Winchester Magnum or .375 Holland & Holland. The short action is intended for everything from .17 Remington up to .308 Winchester and this is the size needed for a bolt action rifle chambered in .300 Blackout.
The subsonic 300 Blackout loads are often compared to .45 ACP, 10 mm or 9mm subsonic rounds. This showcases the dual purpose of the round. The advantage of .300 Blackout is if the shooter wants an AR-pattern rifle or pistol that is easily suppressed, they can use a common magazine and typically only need to swap an upper receiver. Pistol caliber conversions for the AR platform often need different magazines, buffer assembles and other changes to make them effective and reliable.
Where it becomes a bad thing is that these comparisons rarely give the complete picture to the shooter or hunter and can actually be a disservice to .300 Blackout and to the round to which it is being compared.
.300 BLACKOUT VS. 556
The most obvious comparison for .300 Blackout will be made with 5.56 NATO. After all, this is the round it was intended to dethrone.
As we stated earlier, this is a disservice to both cartridges. The 5.56 NATO round has a longer range, higher velocity and some would say more inherent accuracy. In its supersonic loading, .300 Blackout shares similar characteristics with the 7.62 X 39mm round which has often been set up as the rival of 5.56 NATO for the past 60 years.
Terminal ballistics for both rounds as a military cartridge will be compared ad nauseum. A lighter bullet in the form of 5.56, by as much as two to 3 times the weight, travelling at 75% to 100% of the velocity has its advantages over the heavier and slower .300 Blackout. Yet some troops would say that a heavier and slower bullet may not have the penetration ability of the 5.56 but addresses the overpenetration issues noted by US Army Rangers and Infantry in operations in Somalia where the 5.56 required multiple hits on target to dispatch an enemy soldier, whereas the 7.62 x 39mm seemed more effective at stopping an enemy combatant with a single round.
One of the dangers of keeping both rounds in the same collection is that .300 Blackout will actually chamber in a 5.56 rifle. It cannot be safely fired from that platform without causing a catastrophic failure to the firearm and injury or possibly death to the shooter and those in close proximity.
For this reason, we recommend that if you shoot both calibers to incorporate some variables with regard to your shooting components and accessories. For example, use one type or color of a magazine for one round and a different one for the other. This can be taken a step further by loading .300 Blackout subsonic rounds in a different magazine size from the .300 Blackout supersonic rounds so that a supersonic round does not accidentally go through a pistol caliber or .300 BLK subsonic rated suppressor accidentally.
The key advantage here is that AR magazines are inexpensive when compared to just about every other platform out there. This is another inherent advantage of .300 Blackout.
It is not a bad idea to ensure that the upper receivers can be easily distinguished, whether by different optics, rails or colors.
300 BLACKOUT VS. 350 LEGEND
When 350 Legend debuted, Winchester claimed it was the fastest straight wall cartridge ever released. Like .300 Blackout ammunition, it had the ability to be loaded to subsonic or supersonic levels and it would fit in a standard AR15 action and magazine. Some hunters speculated that it would sound the death knell for .300 Blackout due to the fact that hunters in some north eastern and midwestern states were limited to hunting deer with a straight wall cartridge.
As fine a cartridge as it is, .300 Blackout had the advantage in that it had more than a 10-year head start on 350 Legend. There are simply more barrels, magazines, rifles, pistols and other accessories dedicated to .300 Blackout as opposed to 350 Legend. But the 350 Legend has caught up rather quickly, and it certainly has the upper hand as a hunting caliber in states where bottleneck cartridges are prohibited for big game hunting and performs well on animals like deer and black bear.
The other disadvantage is the limited amount of .35 caliber suppressors made for the supersonic load in 350 Legend. Subsonic 350 Legend can be safely fired through most 9mm suppressors in the same manner as .300 Blackout subsonic.
300 BLACKOUT VS. 223
While 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington are used interchangeably, they are not the same round. The 5.56 NATO is loaded to a higher pressure level than .223 Remington. Furthermore, .223 Remington is considered a commercial civilian use round, making it more suitable for hunting applications, not unlike the .300 Blackout supersonic load. Yes, you can use the .300 Blackout as a very effective hunting round if you know the limitations to range.
In this regard we often see more soft point, hollow point and general use hunting rounds in .223 Remington as opposed to 5.56 NATO. However, .223 Remington is considered more of a small game or varmint round, as opposed to a heavier round like the .300 Blackout.
Again, it goes back to the purpose of the round and shows how a long range varmint round, as was the original intent of .223 Remington, cannot be justly compared to a slower, heavier bullet like the supersonic .300 Blackout. .223 Remington is ideal for coyotes and prairie dogs at long range whereas .300 Blackout is more suitable for deer or black bear at shorter ranges.
Get the Best .300 Blackout Suppressors
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 Blackout 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!
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SilencerCo SILENCERCO OMEGA 300$699.00 or $174.75 with an eZ-Pay PlanView Product Details- Length
- 7.08"
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- 14.8 oz
- Diameter
- 1.57”
- Caliber
- .30, .300, .308
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SBR Tax Stamp: How to Buy a Short-Barrel Rifle
Short-barrel rifles, sometimes called short-barreled rifles or SBR’s are one of the most popular NFA items made and sold today. Because so many modular firearms like the AR-15 or pistols like the CZ Scorpion Evo can be quickly turned into an SBR in minutes with the right parts, people have been wondering more and more about how to get an SBR tax stamp.
It isn’t too hard to get an SBR tax stamp for a ready-made SBR or to get permission to make your own, but there are some key things you need to know before you start.
WHAT IS A SHORT-BARREL RIFLE?
Broadly speaking, a short-barrel rifle is a legal relic of a distant time when there was a very real chance handguns would get banned in the US. Amidst a moral panic over immigrants, Prohibition-era crime, and sensationalist yellow journalism, there were growing calls to ban the ownership and sale of handguns in the US.
The National Firearms Act of 1934 originally intended to require the registration of handguns with a $200 tax, which would have effectively banned them at that time. However, this was dropped from the final version. Short-barrel rifles remained on the list of regulated firearms though, as they were originally included to ensure people simply didn’t cut down rifles as a handgun substitute. For some unknown reason, SBR’s remained regulated even when handguns escaped the axe of Federal registration.
WHAT’S CONSIDERED A SHORT-BARREL RIFLE?
Generally, a short-barrel rifle is any gun that has or originally had a buttstock, and with a barrel under 16”. There are some finer points to the matter, but these two are the key defining features.
That’s why it is possible to build an AR lower into a pistol with a short barrel and no buttstock, but illegal to take an AR-15 rifle, remove the buttstock and put a pistol upper on it, unless it was first built as a pistol. Stupid yes, but that’s the law.
So, an SBR is anything that started out life as a regular rifle with a 16” or longer barrel and a buttstock OR any gun with a barrel under 16” that has been fitted with a buttstock. Again, this is a broad simplification, but it works. On to the SBR tax stamp…
SBR TAX STAMP COST
Whether you’re making or buying an SBR, you have to pay a $200 tax to get the gun. This stamp is part of the registration of the gun. If you’re building the gun yourself (say, by putting a pistol upper on an AR-15 style rifle) then you can file an ATF Form 1.
Now, an ATF Form 1 lets you build the gun at home. You file the application, wait anywhere from a few weeks to a year depending on how you chose to file the application, and then get your approval and tax stamp in the mail.
If you’ve obtained an SBR through a gun shop or an NFA dealer online somewhere, settle in for the long haul. The ATF Form 4 is used for the transfer of existing NFA items like commercially-made SBR’s. However, getting this SBR tax stamp takes a very long time no matter how you apply for it because the ATF is usually taking around a year to process Form 4’s.
The truth is, unless you are buying a truly exotic or rare SBR, there is very little reason to Form 4 an SBR these days. Many guns can now be converted in just a couple of minutes with simple (or no!) hand tools. Even if you are physically cutting down a barrel, there are plenty of qualified machine shops that can do that after you get your tax stamp back.
In other words, you might as well just Form 1 your SBR unless there’s no other real option. And this comes with the added bonus if getting your tax stamp in weeks instead of years when filed electronically in the name of a trust.
SBR TAX STAMP WAIT TIMES
At the time of this writing, Form 1’s filed in the name of a gun trust with ATF eForms have the shortest SBR tax stamp wait time. But be sure to check NFA wait times for yourself to see what is fastest, as many things can influence how quickly forms are processed.
HOW TO REGISTER A SHORT-BARREL RIFLE
It’s pretty easy, really. First, choose whether you are going to Form 1 or Form 4 your SBR. Then, file the paperwork (ideally electronically and in the name of a trust), send in your $200 and fingerprints, and wait for the Tax Stamp Fairy to bring you your tax stamp.
Did you know Silencer Central customers have it a bit easier when it comes to Form 1 applications? All of our customers receive a totally free NFA gun trust (a $250 value!) when they purchase any of our silencers.
These trusts are full, complete NFA gun trusts that can be used to add more NFA items, and even for Form 1 applications. They can support multiple trustees, and even the rest of your firearms collection, making them ideal for estate planning purposes.
So, if you’re a Silencer Central customer, your next (or first) SBR just got a lot easier. If you aren’t a Silencer Central customer yet, did you know we sell silencers in all 42 states where they are legal? And you can get your silencer mailed directly to your door once it is approved? Plus, get that free NFA gun trust written specifically for YOUR state?
Check out our NFA Gun Trust page, then go take a look at our silencers, including the famous, multi-caliber, user-configurable, all-titanium BANISH Suppressor, and let’s get you started on one more NFA item for your collection!
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