Suppressor for .257 Weatherby

[sdkidaho]

Would putting a suppressor on a .257 Weatherby be a bad idea?

I know it's not extremely loud, but other than lowering the noise level, are there reasons to not do it? I've never put a suppressor on anything, so I'm just wondering what the pros and cons are of doing so.

Thanks.

 

[ZSteinle]

cons waiting for paperwork, length, weight and poi shift

pro's noise and recoil reduction.

 

[TH]

Buy a shark suppressor. The benefits of your suppressor will make your rifle a pleasure to shoo because there is no muzzle blast and reduced recoil.

 

[sdkidaho]

cons waiting for paperwork, length, weight and poi shift

pro's noise and recoil reduction.

POI shift every time or just initially once the unit is installed?

I really know nothing about them other than noise reduction...

 

[Bravo 4]

You should expect a POI change when you have it installed compaired to when you have it off. All three of my M110's have a 1 MOA change when mounting them; one shoots left, one high and one at 1:30 position.
Lots of pros, but the cons usually stray people away. Like cost, dealing with the ATF, laws in individual states again hunting with them.

 

[sdkidaho]

I had seen the ATF stuff but hadn't thought about hunting laws... I'll check that out. Thanks.

 

[sdkidaho]

For each state as of January 2012:

http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/HUNTING WITH SUPPRESSORS-STATE LAW COMPILATION.pdf

 

[Bravo 4]

Nice find, thanks for posting it.