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[verdehunter]

I’m new to suppressors, so pardon my ignorance and dumb question(s)……what are the pros and cons between direct thread and non? I’m looking to get one for a 6.5 PRC as well as a .308 and 7mm-08. Is it better to get one for each? One for the 6.5 and interchange one between the other two? Been looking at the Dead Air Nomad LTI, is that a good one? Seems to be from what I’ve read. Thanks!

[cactusjack]

Nomad Ti is a good one. For hunting cans i stay away from the Ls.  

Starting with 1, I'd go with a 30cal can. 

Diligent Defense Enticer STi is my favorite 30cal  based on performance, weight, length,and how the company takes care of the customer.   

Silencerco Scythe Ti is another favorite.  

I treat suppressors like optics.  Set up a rifle with a scope and a suppressor and dont move them.  

Where do you live? Maybe meet up and try a few?

[verdehunter]

Thanks for the info. I’m up in Cottonwood. 

[Hoss50]

On 7/4/2025 at 10:47 AM, verdehunter said:

I’m new to suppressors, so pardon my ignorance and dumb question(s)……what are the pros and cons between direct thread and non? I’m looking to get one for a 6.5 PRC as well as a .308 and 7mm-08. Is it better to get one for each? One for the 6.5 and interchange one between the other two? Been looking at the Dead Air Nomad LTI, is that a good one? Seems to be from what I’ve read. Thanks!

The other problem with moving cans from rifle to rifle is the heat. The suppressor gets hot and needs to cool too. So if you have 2 rifles at 1 range session, moving them rifle to rifle is hard. 

Start with a 30cal and then figure out what the next one should be. 

[PRDATR]

I like both of those but honestly thought a titanium suppressor would weigh much less.

[cactusjack]

On 7/5/2025 at 5:53 PM, PRDATR said:

I like both of those but honestly thought a titanium suppressor would weigh much less.

have you used many steel cans?  My first 30cal can was a titanium HTG Predator, they went out of business. It isnt very light, but I dont remember what it weighs.  

My first 30cal steel cans weighed 24oz, a Specwar 762.  My Silencerco Scyth weighs around 8.4oz with the mount.  Diligent Defense Enticer STi with the mount weighs 9.3oz.  

The old style uses baffles inside a tube.  The new computer welded Ti baffle stack style is much lighter.  The 3d printed ones have been a little bit heavier, but who knows what will happen.

[cactusjack]

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[PRDATR]

50 minutes ago, cactusjack said:

have you used many steel cans?  My first 30cal can was a titanium HTG Predator, they went out of business. It isnt very light, but I dont remember what it weighs.  

My first 30cal steel cans weighed 24oz, a Specwar 762.  My Silencerco Scyth weighs around 8.4oz with the mount.  Diligent Defense Enticer STi with the mount weighs 9.3oz.  

The old style uses baffles inside a tube.  The new computer welded Ti baffle stack style is much lighter.  The 3d printed ones have been a little bit heavier, but who knows what will happen.

I have never owned one. A few years ago I shot a full auto AR at the G&F Expo and that was my only experience with them. It actually blew off part way through the magazine while I was shooting it sending it downrange about 30'.

[cactusjack]

I have seen a few shoot off the end.  Its actually how you remove a Surefire carbon locked can.  Turn the collar and shoot it off into a berm.  

The reason I choose SilencerCo, Diligent Defense and Otter Creek Labs over other companies is for their customer service and warranty.   Personal experience and customer experiences tell me they are the best.  Others warranty their cans, but my experience with them have not been great..