So I just ordered an Omega 300 suppressor. First 30 cal can. I got a rimfire can a few months ago (as in, in-hand). End cap is removable, rear cap is removable. Even looks like you COULD remove the tube from the welded baffle stack (not recommended, but I've seen a couple people mention they accidently did and then red loctited it back together per SilencerCo's instructions).
Can I shoot coated lead through the can? Not really high volume shooting, but occasionally and then shoot some FMJ/TMJ full power rounds through it?
Possibly for 300BO at some point, but I don't own one. I do have a Sako Forester in .308 I plan to get threaded. It does NOT stabilize really heavy rounds well. I've shot 180gr and it does, but accuracy is around 2.5MOA for a 3 shot group, where as 150-155gr it'll shoot .7-1.2MOA depending on the hunting/match bullet used. Its around a 12.3:1 twist barrel IIRC (made in the 80s).
But I have it in my head that I could load up some 155gr FP coated lead bullets for cheap subsonic plinking with a can on. Going to be a lot quieter than a 300BO AR (longer barrel, no action cycling). Not sure I'll ever own a 300BO rifle (okay, I might). I probably will own a 300BO AR upper eventually. Really I am looking at 100yd or less plinking fun. Having some fun reloading on the easy. Probably some training for my kids with light recoil, but full size, center fire rifle (without the can on). Maybe use it to smack a ground hog every once in a blue moon (probably just use my 10/22 with can, which is half of why I got the rimfire can!)
I guess it is a stupid question as people shoot subs through such cans all the time, but this is new to me.
Bad idea? No issues? Run a few supers through it every once in awhile? Only use coated? Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks!
Can I shoot coated lead through the can? Not really high volume shooting, but occasionally and then shoot some FMJ/TMJ full power rounds through it?
Possibly for 300BO at some point, but I don't own one. I do have a Sako Forester in .308 I plan to get threaded. It does NOT stabilize really heavy rounds well. I've shot 180gr and it does, but accuracy is around 2.5MOA for a 3 shot group, where as 150-155gr it'll shoot .7-1.2MOA depending on the hunting/match bullet used. Its around a 12.3:1 twist barrel IIRC (made in the 80s).
But I have it in my head that I could load up some 155gr FP coated lead bullets for cheap subsonic plinking with a can on. Going to be a lot quieter than a 300BO AR (longer barrel, no action cycling). Not sure I'll ever own a 300BO rifle (okay, I might). I probably will own a 300BO AR upper eventually. Really I am looking at 100yd or less plinking fun. Having some fun reloading on the easy. Probably some training for my kids with light recoil, but full size, center fire rifle (without the can on). Maybe use it to smack a ground hog every once in a blue moon (probably just use my 10/22 with can, which is half of why I got the rimfire can!)
I guess it is a stupid question as people shoot subs through such cans all the time, but this is new to me.
Bad idea? No issues? Run a few supers through it every once in awhile? Only use coated? Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks!