{"id":939,"date":"2024-03-11T23:16:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T23:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=939"},"modified":"2024-03-11T23:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T23:16:34","slug":"should-you-suppress-your-hunting-rifle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=939","title":{"rendered":"Should You Suppress Your Hunting Rifle?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure> <noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"Should You Suppress Your Hunting Rifle?\" title=\"Should You Suppress Your Hunting Rifle?\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The great thing about a suppressor for hunting is that it\u2019s a screw-on accessory. If you want to shoot without it, just screw it off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suppressed-hunting-rifles-can-be-great-but-they-re-not-ideal-for-every-situation\"><strong>Suppressed hunting rifles can be great, but they\u2019re not ideal for every situation.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not all that long ago, it was only gun geeks and the wealthiest among us who had suppressors. However, the .300 Blackout cartridge, which Remington introduced just over a decade ago, started something.<\/p>\n<p>But it\u2019s not just the Blackout that\u2019s being silenced nowadays; everyone\u2014including hunters\u2014seems to want everything quieter. This is no doubt also partly due to how Silencer Central has made buying a suppressor so easy.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m going to be straight up with you on suppressors for hunting: I don\u2019t think every hunter should use a suppressor every time they hunt. What I will say is that, in most cases\u2014for most hunters\u2014a suppressor can be a wise choice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-hunters-shouldn-t-suppress\"><strong>When Hunters Shouldn\u2019t Suppress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Suppressors offer advantages for hunters. They reduce noise and recoil, make rifles easier to shoot and spook game less. But a suppressor isn\u2019t always ideal. Last year, my daughter used a Kimber .308 Win. with a 22-inch barrel while hunting in Africa (it was just the way things worked out at the last minute).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil.jpg\" alt=\"suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil\" class=\"wp-image-292776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-recoil-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A 5.5-pound .308 Winchester with full-power Buffalo Bore loads can kick a 100-pound girl. The Banish 30 suppressor on this rifle made the recoil more manageable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Though an athlete, at 19, she\u2019s only 100 pounds and 5 feet\u201460 inches\u2014tall. The rifle with the suppressor was only 10 inches shorter than she was. Suppression was a good idea for her; it helped with recoil, but a bad idea for that rifle <em>and her<\/em>. It was practically unmanageable. I used that same rifle in Africa, and by safari end, I was even ready to cut the barrel off shorter. And that\u2019s exactly what I did when I got home.<\/p>\n<p>Africa is conducive to suppressor use because most of the shooting is outside in the wide open and from sticks. But some hunters hunt from compact blinds or shoot houses or spend a lot of time hunting from a vehicle, ATV or side by side. Here, weight is of no concern, but adding 8 or more inches to the rifle\u2019s length can make them unwieldly in close quarters. This extra length and weight on the end of the barrel also destroys the handling qualities of a rifle. Again, from a shoot house, it\u2019s a non-issue. But if you like to stalk hardwood ridges or grown-up thickets where snap shooting is the norm, a suppressor can be a disadvantage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1.jpg\" alt=\"disassembled-suppressor-1\" class=\"wp-image-292777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1.jpg\" alt=\"disassembled-suppressor-1\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/disassembled-suppressor-1-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can easily disassemble some suppressors for cleaning\u2014though with high-velocity rifle cartridges, it\u2019s not that important.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-hunters-should-suppress\"><strong>When Hunters Should Suppress<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Suppressors are great for the young or inexperienced, especially those who are recoil sensitive. But as already mentioned, you can do to them what I did to my daughter and saddle them with a rifle they struggle to manage. I\u2019d strongly recommend a suppressor for any new shooter\u2014just pair it with the right rifle. And keep in mind that a suppressor can add from between a half to a full pound of weight to the end of the muzzle.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight.jpg\" alt=\"stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight\" class=\"wp-image-292779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight.jpg\" alt=\"stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/stag-arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-weight-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Stag Arms Pursuit rifle weighs more than 8.5 pounds, without the scope. Adding a suppressor to an already heavy rifle, especially one as light at the Banish Backcountry isn\u2019t a big deal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve also noticed that animals often respond differently when shot at with suppressed rifles. It\u2019s not always true, but sometimes they\u2019ll allow a second shot if you miss. Or, in the case of feral hog hunting, you might get more opportunities at more hogs that are all running together. And if you\u2019re already hearing impaired, use a suppressor and maybe ear protection, too. For most who routinely apply ear protection before taking a shot at game, the suppressor can eliminate that step and still be hearing safe.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, I\u2019m packing for a 38-day safari in Africa. I\u2019ll be using several rifles to hunt three different provinces. Two are Wilson Combat NULA model 20s. These rifles, which weigh right at 5 pounds and are available with barrels as short as 16 inches, are practically screaming for a suppressor. Especially a lightweight model like the Banish Backcountry.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the beauty of lightweight rifles\u2014the added weight of a suppressor doesn\u2019t make them too heavy. Keep weight in mind when putting together a suppressed hunting rifle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-and-that\"><strong>This And That<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re going to need some accessories. In just a few shots, suppressors get hot enough to burn you, and the heat waves will distort your view through a riflescope. A suppressor cover should be a mandatory accessory. These fabric covers strap around your suppressor, protect your skin and help to eliminate heat waves during strings of fire.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool\" class=\"wp-image-292780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-baffle-dissasembly-tool-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This odd-looking device is to remove the baffles from a Silencer Central suppressor that you can disassemble. If you\u2019re going to shoot a rimfire through your suppressors, it\u2019s better if it\u2019s serviceable \u2026 and you\u2019ll likely need one of these.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thread pitch matters. The standard is 5\/8\u00d724, but some rifles have a different thread pitch. I just tested the Colt CBX TAC Hunter rifle, and its muzzle is threaded at 9\/16\u00d724. Kimber also uses a weird thread pitch of 7\/16\u00d728 on their rifles. Depending on your rifle\u2019s muzzle thread pitch, you might need to purchase an adapter. You can purchase some suppressors with different thread patterns, but keep in mind how many rifles you might want to use the suppressor on when deciding on thread pitch and\/or adapters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor.jpg\" alt=\"hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor\" class=\"wp-image-292781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor.jpg\" alt=\"hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hunting-rifle-suppressor-adaptor-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Banish Backcountry suppressor has a 5\/8\u00d724 thread pitch. An adapter was required to attach it to the Colt CBX TAC Hunter, which has a muzzle threaded at 9\/16\u00d724.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What many shooters don\u2019t realize about suppressors is that, if it\u2019s in your name, <em>only you<\/em> can use it. For others to use it, you must be with them. This is a pain in the ass if you have family members who might want to hunt with the suppressor when you\u2019re not with them. You get around this with a trust. Then, anyone on your trust can use your suppressor just like you. The best suppressor companies will establish a trust for you. You\u2019ll just need to advise them of who you want to <em>trust<\/em> with your suppressors.<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to use a muzzle brake with your suppressors. A suppressor will not only reduce sound, but it will also reduce recoil. But if you have a very light rifle chambered for a very powerful cartridge, you might still want that muzzle brake. It\u2019s something else to consider\u2014along with thread pitch\u2014when buying a suppressor. And finally, your rifle will shoot to a different point of impact with a suppressor, but that point is predictable and repeatable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch\" class=\"wp-image-292782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch.jpg\" alt=\"suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressor-end-cap-thread-pitch-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With some suppressors, the cap at the end can be interchanged so the suppressor can work with a specific muzzle thread pattern.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-application\"><strong>Practical Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Most of the hunting I do in West Virginia is without a suppressor \u2026 because I do a lot of still hunting. I\u2019ll slip through the timber looking for deer or bears. In those situations, a snapshot might be necessary, and the length and weight a suppressor adds isn\u2019t conducive to fast and accurate snap shooting. But when I\u2019m calling predators, I plant my backside in one spot \u2026 and a suppressor makes sense.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle.jpg\" alt=\"OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle\" class=\"wp-image-292783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle.jpg\" alt=\"OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/OutKast-Arms-suppressed-hunting-rifle-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OutKast Arms restocked this rifle to make it lighter, and they shortened the barrel to make it more compatible\u2014when suppressed\u2014to the size of its owner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last fall, I hunted with my oldest daughter again, and we used a prototype suppressor I was testing. Remember that Kimber rifle she hunted with in Africa? I\u2019d sent it to OutKast Arms and had them shorten the barrel to 18 inches and restock the rifle with much lighter and fully bedded carbon-fiber\/Kevlar stock that fit her better. The weight dropped to less than 5 pounds, and the overall length was shortened by 6 inches. My daughter used it when we were stand hunting, and the combination was perfect for her small size. The rifle also worked well out of the compact blind we sometimes use.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, the type of hunting you\u2019d do in Africa is very compatible with a suppressor. So is much of the hunting that\u2019s done out West, where the spot-and-stalk technique is most often used. That\u2019s exactly the kind of hunting I did in West Texas for aoudad, where I used a suppressed .308 Winchester. That rifle also had a 20-inch barrel, so even with the suppressor it wasn\u2019t overly long.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa.jpg\" alt=\"suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa\" class=\"wp-image-292784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa.jpg\" alt=\"suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-hunting-rifle-africa-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The type of hunting most often done in Africa is well suited to a suppressor, and your professional hunter will really appreciate it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Suppressors can add enjoyment to the hunt because of the noise and recoil reduction they offer. But for optimum results, pair a suppressor with a rifle and a hunting style where the suppressor will increase, instead of decrease, your chances for success.<\/p>\n<p>But I\u2019m going to warn you: Once you start shooting suppressed, it\u2019s hard not to want to do it all the time. You might end up with more suppressors than you bargained for.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-silencer-central-hunting-suppressor-options\"><strong>Silencer Central Hunting Suppressor Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of suppressor companies, but I\u2019ve pretty much settled on Silencer Central because I think they\u2019re manufacturing some of the best suppressors, and because they\u2019ve simplified the purchasing process. Silencer Central offers seven good suppressors for hunting that should cover most any need those hunting with a centerfire rifle might have.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options.jpg\" alt=\"Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options\" class=\"wp-image-292785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options.jpg\" alt=\"Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Silencer-Central-Hunting-suppressor-options-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-banish-223\">1. <strong>Banish 223<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This suppressor is for small-caliber rifles like the .223 Remington and .224 Valkyrie, and if used on an AR style rifle, there\u2019s minimal blowback. It\u2019s also 100 percent titanium, full-auto rated, and you can disassemble it for cleaning.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-banish-30\">2. <strong>Banish 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Without question, this is the most versatile of all Banish suppressors. It\u2019s a multi-caliber design that\u2019ll work with everything from a .17 Remington up to a .300 Weatherby. It\u2019s 100 percent titanium, can be disassembled for cleaning and is modular. You can use it at a 7- or 9-inch length.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-banish-30-gold\">3. <strong>Banish 30 Gold<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a suppressor kit that includes a titanium alloy suppressor suitable for everything up to a .300 Remington Ultra Mag. It ships with two 100 percent titanium muzzle brakes (1\/2\u00d728 and 5\/8\u00d724), a Devour suppressor cover, suppressor pouch and a baffle removal tool.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-banish-338\">4. <strong>Banish 338<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a very quiet and compact suppressor designed for rifles of 0.338-caliber or smaller. It\u2019s made of titanium and Inconel\u2014a nickel-chromium-based super-alloy\u2014construction and is user-serviceable.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-banish-46\">5. <strong>Banish 46<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes you need to suppress big bores, like the .375 H&amp;H and the .45-70. That\u2019s what the Banish 46 is for. It\u2019s available with a variety of mounting options, is user-serviceable and modular.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-banish-backcountry\">6. <strong>Banish Backcountry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the hunter, this might be the best suppressor offered. It\u2019s incredibly compact and light, and it\u2019s capable of working with everything from a .17 Remington to the .300 Remington Ultra Mag. This is a fixed length suppressor, and it\u2019s available with a muzzle brake.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-banish-buck-30\">7. <strong>Banish Buck 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Created in conjunction with Buck Commander, the Buck 30 is the least expensive of all Banish suppressors. It\u2019s made of stainless steel, and if you\u2019re on a budget, a better suppressor for hunting will be hard to find.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This article originally appeared in the Suppressor Special 2024 issue of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gundigestservice.com\/customer\/subscribe.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gun Digest the Magazine<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More On Suppressors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-29\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignright size-medium wp-image-271572\" src=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"44-Targetposters-pack-GD-reduced-300\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #333; text-align: center;\">Next Step: Get your FREE Printable Target Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Enhance your shooting precision with our 62 MOA Targets, perfect for rifles and handguns. Crafted in collaboration with Storm Tactical for accuracy and versatility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subscribe to the Gun Digest email newsletter<\/strong> and get your downloadable target pack sent straight to your inbox. Stay updated with the latest firearms info in the industry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The great thing about a suppressor for hunting is that it\u2019s a screw-on accessory. If you want to shoot without it, just screw it off. Suppressed hunting rifles can be great, but they\u2019re not ideal for every situation. 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