Thread: Do I need a suppressor?

Hi all

I just bought a Remington 700 (TM bargain) to take down to uni next year... It's not threaded but I'm wondering whether I get it threaded and buy a suppressor for it. I'm on a student budget so not trying to do a crazy modification job. I think I'll be in a variety of situations hunting wise, from the tops to dense bush and farmland going after most things that move. I'm not sure how accurate this Rem 700 is but at $450 incl Bushnell 3-9x40 it felt rude not to purchase haha. Synthetic stock, NOT the faulty triggers (I think they were XMPs). Blued

Any thoughts as to whether I should get a suppressor?

Calibre ?
Bush or tops hunting ?
People have benn using standard rifles forever, very successfully
That said, I find my suppressed rifles nicer to use, and I think they’re more accurate.
It’s a nice to have, not a need to have.

Sorry, just noticed you’ve already answered my second question

If you hunt with a dog, then it becomes a lot more important. If it's just you, then you can save your hearing (and some cash in the short term) by using a range of hearing protection.

I dont think a suppressor is necessary. See an animal, stalk it, one shot, bang, flop, job done. Rinse and repeat. Save the money and invest in some decent bino's, will help you harvest more animals than a suppressor.

+1 for the above binos I am a huge suppressor fan so when you can I’d recommend doing so but I went with out for years

Being a student hunting with boysngirls,buy a suppresser.

if you spend the $120 ish to get it threaded in common thread eg 1;20 now, you will get crown cleaned up at same time...save your coins and keep eye on the buy sell section for correct suppressor...they pop up for $200 at times..... you might even get really lucky and be able to borrow one in meantime..never know your luck.

Originally Posted by slk12

Hi all

I just bought a Remington 700 (TM bargain) to take down to uni next year... It's not threaded but I'm wondering whether I get it threaded and buy a suppressor for it. I'm on a student budget so not trying to do a crazy modification job. I think I'll be in a variety of situations hunting wise, from the tops to dense bush and farmland going after most things that move. I'm not sure how accurate this Rem 700 is but at $450 incl Bushnell 3-9x40 it felt rude not to purchase haha. Synthetic stock, NOT the faulty triggers (I think they were XMPs). Blued

Any thoughts as to whether I should get a suppressor?

yes all my early years shooting no suppressor and am now deaf as a post well damn hard of hearing for hunters great invention - gives one confidence not worrying about the noise they really do make you a better shot - can concentrate on the shot end of story

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

if you spend the $120 ish to get it threaded in common thread eg 1;20 now, you will get crown cleaned up at same time...save your coins and keep eye on the buy sell section for correct suppressor...they pop up for $200 at times..... you might even get really lucky and be able to borrow one in meantime..never know your luck.

Valid, what’s calibre is the rifle?

lt will save ear damage over time- long-term it should be one of your goals, good ears will get you more deer because all your senses will be in tune. at my age, I struggle when hunting, socially at parties and at home watching the idiot box i have to have it louder than everyone else. Firearms WILL DAMAGE YOUR EARS so try and look after them you will not regret it.
CLASSIC EXSAMPLE you are in the kitchen after getting out of bed early before every one else- you had one of those naughty dreams and you are throbing and can,t hold back So whats the most sensitive part on your body just before you blow your bolt
YOUR EARS licening for someone comming down the hallway!! if your deaf you will get caught

You are young and relatively undamaged (well you were till you just read the above post) Hopefully will learn from all the deaf c@nts on here: get a suppressor.

Suppressors are so light, cheap, compact and effective these days that my and my partners regular hunting rifles all have one.
Save your hearing and the hearing of those around you and get one.

Noone I ever spoke to regrets spending the money on one.

If you can afford it do it cuts sound and recoil down

You only have one set of ears. Get a suppressor & save your hearing