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Thread: DPT magnum vs DPT standard OB suppressor performance ?

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    DPT magnum vs DPT standard OB suppressor performance ?

    Hey, wondering if anyone has any experience / recommendations on the DPT magnum vs non magnum OB suppressors?

    When comparing specs on the website I noticed if adding 1x extra baffle to a standard model, the weight and price add up close to the magnum model.
    Will they perform similarly, or is one better than the other?

    Specs as follows:

    Standard with 5 baffles =
    12.5cm behind muzzle
    11.5cm forward
    weighs 360g
    costs $485

    Magnum with 4 baffles =
    17cm behind muzzle
    9.5cm forward
    Weighs 365g
    costs $495

    Application is for a 20” barrel 308.

    Could be a moot point, just looking to be swayed one way or the other.

    Cheers!


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    Im not an expert but I would say the 5 baffle standard would suit a 308 better. It would be weird to buy a magnum suppressor for a standard cartridge, and more baffles forward generally means quieter.
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    I am looking at doing exactly this to share a suppressor between my 270win and 7PRC....lets face it a 270win is basically a magnum anyway but what I am curious about is if I got a non magnum and added a stainless barrel would it be ok for using on the 7PRC ? instead of going the other way ?
    hope that makes sense ? @Friwi any thoughts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Juicy View Post
    Im not an expert but I would say the 5 baffle standard would suit a 308 better. It would be weird to buy a magnum suppressor for a standard cartridge, and more baffles forward generally means quieter.
    A 308 needs 7 at least. My mate was running too few so bought him 3 more including the SS baffle. What a difference.A DPT can.

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    Hi,
    So the standard chamber is only for cartridges up to 270/ 30-06 case capacity.
    Adding baffles does not turn it into a magnum.

    The magnum over barrel is designed for cartridges with a case capacity up to 300 win mag. But it can handle very well smaller cases like 308 .

    On my personal rifle , a kimber 308 cut at 17”, I have a magnum suppressor . If your intention is to go very quiet, then start with magnum model, and then decide if you want more baffles added or not ounce you have tested it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Friwi View Post
    Hi,
    So the standard chamber is only for cartridges up to 270/ 30-06 case capacity.
    Adding baffles does not turn it into a magnum.

    The magnum over barrel is designed for cartridges with a case capacity up to 300 win mag. But it can handle very well smaller cases like 308 .

    On my personal rifle , a kimber 308 cut at 17”, I have a magnum suppressor . If your intention is to go very quiet, then start with magnum model, and then decide if you want more baffles added or not ounce you have tested it.
    thanks for explaining that
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    Quote Originally Posted by Friwi View Post
    Hi,
    So the standard chamber is only for cartridges up to 270/ 30-06 case capacity.
    Adding baffles does not turn it into a magnum.

    The magnum over barrel is designed for cartridges with a case capacity up to 300 win mag. But it can handle very well smaller cases like 308 .

    On my personal rifle , a kimber 308 cut at 17”, I have a magnum suppressor . If your intention is to go very quiet, then start with magnum model, and then decide if you want more baffles added or not ounce you have tested it.
    That’s exactly the explanation I was hoping for thank you very much !


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