Thread: Why have a suppressor?

I'm based in the UK and personally hated the idea of suppressors when they became widely available over here about 10 years ago; the ruin the balance and aesthetics of a rifle. However, as I started to suffer more and more from tinnitus I decided I would give one a try.....

I have to say I'm now a convert; they tame the recoil on the harshest of calibres reducing recoil, noise and muzzle flip. This often enables you to see the bullet strike and increases the likelihood of a shot at a second animal.

In the UK there are people everywhere, sadly they don't stick to public areas and footpaths and, at the sound of a shot, will often either come to investigate or phone the police. Whilst this may be good news for deterring poachers (without suppressors) it's not good news when you're legitimately trying to cull deer! People are only too keen to post photos of 'Bambi Murders' all over the internet and social media, therefore the quieter we conduct our business the better!

Hoping to move to NZ in the near future…….