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Posted: 2/1/2016 10:07:25 AM EDT

Finally got a chance to shoot my recce5 on a scoped (TA31) rifle this weekend.....I got to experience the mirage effect and see how its kinda annoying.

What is the go-to suppressor blanket thing that you guys recommend and are using?

Posted: 2/1/2016 10:43:19 AM EDT

[#1]

Cole TAC. WE are going to start carrying them soon.

Posted: 2/1/2016 10:52:49 AM EDT

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

Posted: 2/1/2016 10:56:19 AM EDT

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I have the Rifles Only MAD. Works for me. They also have a H.A.D. for stuff that gets real hot like FA.

Posted: 2/1/2016 11:06:06 AM EDT

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

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That second video alone makes me want to buy them.

Thanks for the recommendations guys! Got a lot of stuff to ponder now!

Posted: 2/3/2016 10:04:43 PM EDT

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I have the Rifles Only MAD. Works for me. They also have a H.A.D. for stuff that gets real hot like FA.

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I have the Rifles Olny HAD and love it!

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:40:51 AM EDT

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I have a couple of Elite Iron. They work well, and the company has excellent customer service. I had a loop pull out and they quickly sent a replacement. They do warn against using them on high volume or full auto, as the cans get real hot.

Posted: 2/4/2016 2:19:40 AM EDT

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

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Why don't you advocate for covers in non-precision use?

I've so far managed not to burn myself in class, but it will happen at some point I'm sure. Have considered a sleeve more than once.

Posted: 2/4/2016 7:26:01 AM EDT

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Why don't you advocate for covers in non-precision use?

I've so far managed not to burn myself in class, but it will happen at some point I'm sure. Have considered a sleeve more than once.

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

Why don't you advocate for covers in non-precision use?

I've so far managed not to burn myself in class, but it will happen at some point I'm sure. Have considered a sleeve more than once.

Anything that can keep you from burning yourself is insulating and heating the can. I forget the brand, but I have one for a cyclone that slips over vs Velcro or wrap. Thought it would be irritating but I'm glad I went that route. It doesn't have and cord like the modern ones to cinch it down but it gets the job done. I think it might be an older tab.

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:04:56 AM EDT

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

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yeah, i'll be picking up one of these for my Dead Air Sandman l

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:38:08 AM EDT

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Armageddon seems to be the ticket - and makes a cover specifically for my Silencerco Harvester.

However, I used their 'contact us' form regarding questions on a pouch that would hold the covered silencer....

No response in over a month's time. Maybe I'll try again or pick up the phone.

Posted: 2/4/2016 10:26:51 AM EDT

[#11]

The Cole-Tac is very nice. I have two Rifles Only MAD's but would use a Cole-Tac if I needed another one.

Posted: 2/4/2016 12:01:01 PM EDT

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The Cole-Tac is very nice. I have two Rifles Only MAD's but would use a Cole-Tac if I needed another one.

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Honestly I went with Cole-Tac...only because I ended up buying two of their rear bags at the same time. Plus I'm a sucker for full customization of colors :-)

Posted: 2/4/2016 2:33:42 PM EDT

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Anything that can keep you from burning yourself is insulating and heating the can. I forget the brand, but I have one for a cyclone that slips over vs Velcro or wrap. Thought it would be irritating but I'm glad I went that route. It doesn't have and cord like the modern ones to cinch it down but it gets the job done. I think it might be an older tab.

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

Why don't you advocate for covers in non-precision use?

I've so far managed not to burn myself in class, but it will happen at some point I'm sure. Have considered a sleeve more than once.

Anything that can keep you from burning yourself is insulating and heating the can. I forget the brand, but I have one for a cyclone that slips over vs Velcro or wrap. Thought it would be irritating but I'm glad I went that route. It doesn't have and cord like the modern ones to cinch it down but it gets the job done. I think it might be an older tab.

All my cans are rated for FA fire. I don't have any FA, and don't do any mag dumps. I doubt any cover would cause them to exceed their standard operating temperatures, but I do know they get hot enough to burn.

Posted: 2/4/2016 3:07:38 PM EDT

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I like the Armageddon ones for bolt gun stuff and run one on my precision can, but would not advocate it for even normal semi auto use. I burnt mine good quick, and the cover slides around a decent amount.

Posted: 2/4/2016 8:51:06 PM EDT

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All my cans are rated for FA fire. I don't have any FA, and don't do any mag dumps. I doubt any cover would cause them to exceed their standard operating temperatures, but I do know they get hot enough to burn.

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I typically don't advocate the use of mirage covers, unless they for exactly the scenario that you describe above. Slow, dedicated Semi auto or bolt action work.

Armageddon Gear. Made in lovely Buena Vista GA.

Great folks all around down there. Tom was a SM with the 75TH Ranger Regiment for years as well as time with 2ID, the 82ND and JRTC. He was also the BN Sergeant Major of the Army Marksmanship Unit for 2 years.

https://youtu.be/3zP-2gUsiS8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7x_LlzwoJo

Why don't you advocate for covers in non-precision use?

I've so far managed not to burn myself in class, but it will happen at some point I'm sure. Have considered a sleeve more than once.

Anything that can keep you from burning yourself is insulating and heating the can. I forget the brand, but I have one for a cyclone that slips over vs Velcro or wrap. Thought it would be irritating but I'm glad I went that route. It doesn't have and cord like the modern ones to cinch it down but it gets the job done. I think it might be an older tab.

All my cans are rated for FA fire. I don't have any FA, and don't do any mag dumps. I doubt any cover would cause them to exceed their standard operating temperatures, but I do know they get hot enough to burn.

I am not concerned about the can. There are smart people here that can elaborate but anything connected to your barrel that is holding that much heat can't be good for accuracy. You have to balance that out with the negative effects of mirage. The peak temp may not change much but its ability to cool down definitely is slowed by being wrapped in insulation.

Posted: 2/5/2016 9:46:06 AM EDT

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I like the Armageddon ones for bolt gun stuff and run one on my precision can, but would not advocate it for even normal semi auto use. I burnt mine good quick, and the cover slides around a decent amount.

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Wish I'd seen this before yesterday...

Anybody use a Manta cover? Their thermal videos seem pretty convincing on their effectiveness.

Posted: 2/6/2016 9:41:21 AM EDT

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Anyone have any experience with the silicone covers ?

Posted: 2/8/2016 7:45:02 AM EDT

[#18]

i've been told the Griffin Industries suppressor covers are excellent, i don't know first hand but here's a link

http://www.griffonindustries.com/category_s/1838.htm