{"id":942,"date":"2024-03-12T22:42:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T22:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=942"},"modified":"2024-03-12T22:42:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T22:42:35","slug":"suppressors-and-rifle-barrel-length","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tactical-dailynews.com\/?p=942","title":{"rendered":"Suppressors And Rifle Barrel Length"},"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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-feature-768x496.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors And Rifle Barrel Length\" title=\"Suppressors And Rifle Barrel Length\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Classic service rifles are best unsuppressed \u2026 except it\u2019s sometimes valid to sneak in a subtle can like on the Brownells M16A1. Note that the overall length of this rifle is close to the Fulton Armory M14, but it\u2019s muzzle heavy and slower to point than the as-issued service rifles, such as the Fulton Armory M1 Garand and Universal M1 Carbine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-look-at-the-relationship-between-suppressors-rifle-barrel-length-performance-and-handling\"><strong>A look at the relationship between suppressors, rifle barrel length, performance and handling.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2012, there was anticipated political turmoil, hollow threats of bans, and the popularization of cans for the \u201caverage\u201d shooter. It seems we won \u2026 soundly.<\/p>\n<p>However, as time has gone on and we\u2019re now solidly in the early golden age of these products, an increasing number of people have started to get a bit discouraged and revisit the necessity of a can on their rifles. Many factors go into determining if a suppressor is right for you and your rifle, and I won\u2019t be the guy to say you simply must have one, as there are some seldom discussed downsides when you try to quiet things down a bit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-reality-of-suppressors\"><strong>The Reality of Suppressors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I won\u2019t shoot myself in the foot in an attempt to appeal to the middle ground folks: Bearing arms is our right, and suppressors are far, far too regulated in this country today. For all the ground we\u2019ve gained, this is largely due to the diligent people creating processes to make it easier to navigate the NFA process rather than reinvent it.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s technically easier to get a can these days from a consumer\u2019s point of view, but to the feds, it remains the same as it was. We aren\u2019t any closer to having these items removed from the NFA as we were more than a decade ago \u2026 despite their booming popularity. They\u2019re still a pain to get, and wait times are still upward of 9 months to a year\u2014which is still, and always will be, utterly excessive.\u00a0<\/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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread\" class=\"wp-image-292793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-spread-670x420.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here\u2019s a comparison of rifle sizes to show just how long suppressed rifles can be. The custom .308 Win. (top) dwarfs a 1914-dated Swedish Mauser in 6.5x55mm. This is a long rifle and considered ungainly compared to its contemporaries. The author\u2019s custom .450 Bushmaster is nearly as long suppressed and far heavier. For comparison, a Fulton Armory M14 in 7.62mm, widely considered a \u201cbig\u201d gun today, is the shortest, lightest and by far the handiest of the group \u2026 and it points the easiest. A suppressor would all but ruin this rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That said, I don\u2019t believe suppressors are as much of a problem solver, or a necessity, as they\u2019ve been portrayed in our own media. I\u2019m approaching suppressors here from a critical evaluation standpoint. Again, this isn\u2019t me saying they\u2019re all trash, or that everyone should own one\u2014it\u2019s hardly that black and white. Not everyone needs (as in a literal sense, not political one) a suppressor, and not every gun benefits from one.<\/p>\n<p>I hate that, for many people, it has become dogmatic if you get critical from an evaluation standpoint: You can absolutely pick the wrong rifle to suppress if it hinders you. Hearing protection isn\u2019t enough of a problem where ballistic performance, handling and portability are concerned. Good ear pro already exists. The advantages of a suppressor\u2014primarily being recoil and noise reduction\u2014shouldn\u2019t immediately be prioritized over everything else that goes into the rifle.<\/p>\n<p>Cans indeed are able to mess with the accuracy and reliability, not to mention cleanliness, of their host rifle. Suppressors can make common gas guns utterly filthy, thus requiring more cleaning more often. Some rifle designs become ungainly and hard to use. An excellent example is the M14\/M1A: The rifle is light and points well, but add a pound to the muzzle and it ruins the handling.<\/p>\n<p>Very few companies are designing guns around suppressors (although many are making them suppressor ready), and few suppressor companies are designing cans to go on a specific gun. This has a great deal to do with the fact that most people are buying one suppressor as opposed to dozens. The few among us who have a multitude of suppressors could arguably get away with just a couple good ones, but for NFA junkies like me, variety is the spice of life.<\/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-Faxon-FX7.jpg\" alt=\"suppressed-Faxon-FX7\" class=\"wp-image-292798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-670x420.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-Faxon-FX7.jpg\" alt=\"suppressed-Faxon-FX7\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressed-Faxon-FX7-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two Faxon Firearms FX7 .308 Win. bolt gun builds. While these seem the same size to the untrained eye, the green KRG-stocked rifle is substantially lighter\u2014not by ounces, but pounds. The orange-stocked gun in the Magpul chassis is heavy and unwieldy, but with an Armasight thermal optic mounted, the lack of recoil is great.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If I truly wanted to have one suppressor, the SilencerCo Hybrid 46M is adaptable to virtually all my rifles and pistols. I could get away using just that one. Knowing this, that suppressor is my last choice in many cases because it\u2019s large and heavy. So, already, I\u2019d be looking for something else for my smaller-caliber rifles and pistols. Universal solutions usually put undue stress on performance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cartridge-and-can-conundrum\"><strong>The Cartridge and Can Conundrum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recently, we\u2019ve seen a trend to shorter barrels on mainstream rifles, which is a double-edged sword for shooters and suppressors.<\/p>\n<p>I wrote a research paper in college about cutting down a .308 Win. barrel from 26 inches to 13.5 inches\u2014so nearly in half. A decade or more ago, many shooters had never considered a .308 Win. that short; the most common length for this cartridge in that day was 24 inches, which is considered long for caliber today. Twenty inches was considered a compact rifle in those days, whereas today it\u2019s \u201clong\u201d for a .308 at least.<\/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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness\" class=\"wp-image-292799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-profile-thickness-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the muzzle, you can easily see the difference in profile thickness. It\u2019s easy to see how a thicker barrel can more effectively deal with the weight of a suppressor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was shooting MOA at 500 meters with a 168-grain .308 Win. at 2,400 fps from a 13.5-inch pin-and-weld barrel, and that was simply unheard of outside benchrest pistols and other novelties. Short-barreled rifles (SBRs) weren\u2019t mainstream like they are today, and neither were suppressors.<\/p>\n<p>The basis of my research at that time was to prove that barrel length wasn\u2019t the deciding factor in accuracy, to which I was rebuffed by the statement: \u201cThen why aren\u2019t all the F-Class and 1,000-yard shooters using 13-inch barrels if they are so much more accurate?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To answer that you need to understand there\u2019s a paramount difference between the situation and what technology is suitable for it. Longer ranges do favor longer barrels, but shorter barrels favor suppressors and, at that time, suppressor use in general was virtually unheard of. The basis of my work showed that, at medium distance, there was lots of utility in shorter barrels, but even I abandoned this because it was just too loud in the pre-suppressor era.<\/p>\n<p>Longer barrels, in most cases, deliver better velocity when given identical cartridges. This is generally considered fact, but there\u2019s a point when that length isn\u2019t an advantage. For instance, the .308 Win. is a nearly length-blind cartridge. With factory 175-grain OTM match ammo, the average loss is only around 15 to 20 fps per inch, so you can chop a barrel down to 16 inches and lose maybe 100 fps, generally speaking.<\/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\/Faxon-FX7-builds.jpg\" alt=\"Faxon-FX7-builds\" class=\"wp-image-292800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-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\/Faxon-FX7-builds.jpg\" alt=\"Faxon-FX7-builds\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faxon-FX7-builds-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The two Faxon FX7 builds show the disparity between a thick M24 barrel and a lighter \u201cgunner\u201d profile. Inside 500 yards, there isn\u2019t much of a difference in accuracy, but there is in consistency. Adding a suppressor to the lighter barrel results in stringing when firing groups; the thinner tube is more susceptible to heat buildup with the added weight of a can on the muzzle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m currently getting 2,600 to 2,700 fps in an 18-inch barrel with most factory .308 Win. loads. I gain basically nothing going longer, considering that I\u2019m also shooting with a suppressor in 99 percent of cases. I\u2019d rather have the can on the end instead of the extra 100 fps, because inside 500 meters, there\u2019s no functional difference. If I wanted to make it up, I could very, very easily handload up to higher velocity.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suppressors-barrel-length-and-contour\"><strong>Suppressors, Barrel Length and Contour<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Barrel length and contour come heavily into play when it comes to understanding the utility of a suppressor. You don\u2019t need a full M24 profile tube to support a suppressor but, in general, adding a pound or so of weight to the end of a skinny barrel will induce less-than-ideal results. A barrel is a suspended beam structure, and it bears weight along its length; a shorter barrel will always be stiffer than a long one of the same contour, making it more ideal to bear weight repeatably over time and shots. Having a thick, heavy barrel isn\u2019t ideal on a rifle you plan to walk with, and having a too-short barrel will ultimately limit the effectiveness of any cartridge except \u2026 those rare birds meant to work with them.<\/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\/M24-barrel-length-profile.jpg\" alt=\"M24-barrel-length-profile\" class=\"wp-image-292795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-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\/M24-barrel-length-profile.jpg\" alt=\"M24-barrel-length-profile\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/M24-barrel-length-profile-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thinner barrels might not fill out the barrel channel on your chosen chassis. The industry standard is typically for M24 barrel profiles. If you don\u2019t like this, well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While there isn\u2019t an ideal barrel length that benefits from a suppressor, the general rule is this: The shorter the barrel the louder your gun will be. However, at a point, extra length doesn\u2019t add up to it being quieter.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, my longest .308 has a 27-inch barrel, and my shortest has a 13.5-inch. The noise levels are noticeably different with the same suppressor and ammunition. Yet, the second I put that same ammo and can on an 18-inch .308, it\u2019s suddenly the best of both worlds\u2014just as handy as the 13.5-inch and as quiet as the 27-inch. I think 18 inches is the most ideal length for a suppressed .308, either in a medium or sporter contour like on the Faxon FX7 in this article. I like less barrel weight for suppressor use; it makes the balance better and the rifle easier to point.<\/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\/suppressors-long-barrel.jpg\" alt=\"suppressors-long-barrel\" class=\"wp-image-292797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-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\/suppressors-long-barrel.jpg\" alt=\"suppressors-long-barrel\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/suppressors-long-barrel-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Long barrels aren\u2019t too much fun in closed areas. The top rifle is a custom 6.5 Creedmoor with a 24-inch barrel, and the bottom rifle is a 27-inch .308 Win. With suppressors mounted, these are longer than muskets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Carbon-fiber barrels solve a huge amount of problems with suppressor use. You can get the length you want and a larger contour for stiffness \u2026 without gaining tons of weight. I\u2019ve found that carbon-fiber barrels are the best all-around for standard rifles and really shine in short, fat profiles. Suppressed use with carbon-fiber barrels is a joy, and I\u2019m slowly beginning to transition many of my field guns to this barrel type. Not only do they manage heat better than steel barrels, but their inherent stiffness can also support the weight of even the heaviest suppressors for long strings of fire if necessary.<\/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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber\" class=\"wp-image-292796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-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\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber.jpg\" alt=\"Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-292796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/gundigest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Suppressors-And-Rifle-Barrel-Length-carbon-fiber-670x420.jpg 670w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carbon-fiber barrels are some of the best you can get for suppressed rifles. It\u2019s interesting to note that different companies use different wraps, the CarbonSix barrel (long muzzle shank, top) is distinguished from the Proof Research barrel visually.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Either in a bolt gun or AR-10, my ideal suppressor barrel would be a 1:10 twist, M24 contour .308 Win. barrel at 17 inches length from shank to muzzle so that with suppressor mount attached would still be at 18 inches overall.<\/p>\n<p>Now, where was my contact card for CarbonSix barrels?<\/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>Classic service rifles are best unsuppressed \u2026 except it\u2019s sometimes valid to sneak in a subtle can like on the Brownells M16A1. 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