Printable View
Got a mk2 Dpt for the 223. It comes with 4 baffles as standard which is tha same as models for larger capacity cartridges . Was wondering is it worth removing some baffles to keep the length down a bit in the bush. Has anyone done this? Is there still noticable noise reduction with say 2 modules?
I've got the DPT mini overbarrel which came with 5 baffles, I removed 1 to reduce the length a bit and it works great.
I have the Muzzle forward with first stainless, I use the one stainless and 4 baffles .
I've set my 223 up as a varminter hence it's heavier all round and I don't mind the longer plane
If it was a walk about and was only going to use a shot or two a day I'd not have the stainless and take a baffle off.
18" barrel eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
So have I, but added two baffles! 300BLK/subsonic. I wanted Hollywood quiet. Haven't got it, but noise is acceptable.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
We run 2 stainless on a MK1 and it is very quiet.
I removed 1 baffle from my over barrel.223 with no noticeable difference
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I like my length but had thought of adding one or two, to see how much suppression improves...
Might have to take it up to the range and try different configurations and see what's acceptable. Have 20" barrel but feels too long with full suppressor, might think of docking it to 18"
I run a DPT (MK1) with just one baffle on my 20” Howa mini.
Works perfectly fine, which is to reduce muzzle blast to a level that doesn’t bother my ears.
pretty sure 7/10ths did the one-two-three-four baffle thing awhile back on the mighty mouse ..... @Seventenths what say you???
That's the setup I am thinking of doing @Flyblown. Rifle is a super lightweight walkabout rifle so want to keep it handy. Even 1 baffle should be better for the dog and my ears compared to the 16" suppressed 308!Quote:
Originally Posted by Flyblown
I have my howa mini barrel at 20” running the one less and find it handles great, it’s in one of Ken’s stocks though
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I went the other way and added 3 extra baffles on my 223.
Tikka with a light carbon fibre stock and VX3 3.5-10x40.
Very noticeable improvement in sound suppression, but messes up the balance by making the rifle front heavy.
YepQuote:
Originally Posted by Dama dama
Why not go 16 in barrel ?
My naughty black gun was 16 and was still plenty quiet with suppressor
Sounds same setup as me. One of Ken's stocks and hinged floorplate internal mag.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dreamer
Yep a neat wee setupQuote:
Originally Posted by Hunty1
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
so THIS right here is the balancing act....its the same argument/discussion/equasion as fast twist Vs std twist...... you CANT have cake and eat it too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ftx325
you cant have slow twist and run heavy projectiles
you cant have short barrel and get top velocities------within reason
you cant shoot bigger animals with light projectile at distance---within reason
my take on it...its a balancing act,you NEED to work out end goal and work backwards from there.
really short is neat to carry...but you trade some velocity,and ears closer to muzzle so need suppressed.
fast twist allows heavier projectiles upping preformance so to be closer to mighty EBRG in terminal effect...but it costs,isnt on all rifles
you can shoot bigger animals with light projectiles but need to get in closer and pick your shot.
you can add or subtrack suppressor baffles...less is shorter and tiny bit lighter BUT will be louder.....ITS ALL balancing act.
you could shoot red deer fair up the arse dept with your 338 or 45/70 and be confident of killing it quickly...not so much with 223,wouldnt dream of doing so....but the big cannons kick more and are costly to feed by comparison....swings n roundabouts.
for anyone's unless Info... my tikka is 17 inch, standard overbarrel suppressor is just off the standard stock. and its still about 100mm shorter than the full length barrel.
Can't argue there Micky but apparently 55 gr 223 should only drop between 100-200 fps depending on ammo type going from 20 to 16 inch , not a great amount I would have thought . The graph I looked at showed average of 103 fps difference between 20 and 16.5 inch barrel with 55 gr projectile .... 3071 down to 2968 fps ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Micky Duck
But you're right , it's all about compromise depending on rifle use and personal priorities .
We recently cut the 7.62 x 39 back to 16.5 from 20 as most graphs actually show velocity INCREASE with shorter barrel . Hopefully they were correct graphs if using factory ammo...lol
the 22lr does the same...and Im darn near positive centrefire does if you playing with subsonic...eg longer barrel easier to get below speed of sound,short barrel needs stupidly small amount of powder and can still go above....