Running 30 Cal through a 45 Caliber Can?

[MSU Marksman]

I'm curious how much potential suppression I'd be loosing running a 308 Winchester through a multi-caliber .458 diameter can? I see some of the multi-caliber cans have different end caps that you can order, but not all of them.

 

[Redfoot Ranch]

I don't have a scientific answer for you, and have not taken the time to compare with a sound meter. I do run both .204 and .224 rounds through 2 cans designed for 6mm without being able to notice any difference with unprotected ears.

 

[Bucklowery]

I am sure it varies but my .223 do fine in a .30 cal can. Not a big difference than the .223 through a .223 can


Thanks

Buck

 

[Mike6158]

I am sure it varies but my .223 do fine in a .30 cal can. Not a big difference than the .223 through a .223 can


Thanks

Buck

Same here

 

[QuietTexan]

I've used a Hybrid 46 on everything from 204 Ruger to 450 Bushmaster. I got a couple of end caps but IMO doesn't make enough of a difference to bother switching out on a bolt action. If you're using an AR platform the port volume will negate any difference anyways.

 

[Ross1147]

I only have one can and it's the Hybrid 46m. Is it the best can…no. Is it nice to be able to shoot everything I own through it, yes. Running 300 BLK Out through it subsonic is still pretty dang quiet. Maybe not as quiet as a dedicated 30 cal can, but I don't think my ear could detect the difference.

 

[Tom264]

I've been burning through a ton of ammo through my .223 with my TBAC 338 ultra can.
Sounds like a .22 going off.

 

[MSU Marksman]

Thanks everyone. I guess I shouldn't be too concerned running my 30-06 and 308 through my Primal can until I can get my threaded 450 Bushmaster barrel made.

 

[BigNate]

More importantly the volume of the can is what makes it effective. A can designed for a 45 cal pistol won't be as effective as one designed for a 45-70. A 5.56 through a can designed for a 300 mag is more effective than my caliber specific can.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Use what ya got. Then buy another can!

 

[QuietTexan]

until I can get my threaded 450 Bushmaster barrel made.

You're going to enjoy the heck out of that. It's a slammer.

 

[Hoss50]

I shoot 300 win mag thru a Deadair Primal 458 can all the time. The sound is just fine.