Thread: Effect of suppressor on performance of a given load...

Originally Posted by sneeze

Yeah Im a bit of a jynx when it comes to supressors ,ask Tuiman2 . Heres a thought though, the harmonics theory has puzzeled a me a little. If a suppressor changes the harmincs of the barrel why do most tuned loads continue to be well tuned loads? and why generally do they shoot lower when fitted? that seems a little odd if its harmonics. I can see it having a damping effect maybe so it dosnt change it as such just reduces but Iwonder if its more of a weight issue as well making it more stable like a heavy barrel.

I guess they shoot lower because of the weight on the barrel bending it down a wee bit ?
A couple of mine move up & left significately, 1 so much so that using it without, say in the bush, requires dialing the scope, which is more hassel than it's worth as far as I'm concerned.
My 7-08 POI hardly moves with the big Maximus on or off or a T2 brake, go figure, on a 33" barrel ????