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Posted: 9/28/2014 11:34:43 AM EDT
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Depends on your intended primary use. IMO it's a jack of all trades, master of none. It sounds good on a 5.56, but has a decent bit of FRP. It is loud on a .308. Not sure about AK performance. If you need a can that takes the bark out of anything without adding much weight/length, it's a good choice. If you are mostly gonna shoot .308, there are better choices for sound performance, and same for 5.56.
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Posted: 9/28/2014 1:37:51 PM EDT
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I have the 556 Mini (non socom). I really like the mount (Mb556k) for reducing baffle wear, but man does it shoot some fire. It sits on my 10.3" Colt. In pitch black you will get a bit of flash out the front. I really like how small it is. Best way to describe it is it takes the bite out of shooting an SBR with Surefire Mb556k. It's not the quietest, nor the lightest. But it has a rock solid mount, durable, small with very minimal POI shift which for me, is what I was looking for.
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Posted: 9/28/2014 4:53:01 PM EDT
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I've got one in jail along with two other Surefire cans. I'm shooting for the same niche as you. Based on my conversations with Silencer Shop and Surefire it'll fit pretty well. I won't know till next year......
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Posted: 9/28/2014 11:22:53 PM EDT
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I have three SOCOM's. 762rc,Mini,556sb. I can't tell a difference between the 762 mini and 556sb on a 10.5" LWRC. The 762 mini takes the bark of my 16" LWRC REPR, but the RC is better. Sorry no info on the mini on an AK yet, but I'm sure it will be compariable to removing the bark similar to the 10.5" 556 and REPR.
Also the blast baffel appears to be twice as thick than the 762rc and 556sb. I can't remember (can't check out of town) if it has vent holes on the blast baffel like the others. |
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Posted: 9/29/2014 1:05:37 AM EDT
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Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate all the input. Mine will mainly be going on my Sig 553 with 10" barrel. So I figured I might as well go with the 762 mini rather than the 556SB since I can atleast get some dual usage out of it like that. The gun unsuppressed with a brake is just insanely loud. I have shot it with a silencerco specwar 762 which sounded pretty damn good but was really quite long and heavy. I think the socom 762 mini will work just fine for my purposes, I don't mind wearing ear plugs I just don't want to have to double up on ear pro haha.
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Posted: 9/29/2014 3:21:31 PM EDT
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I have a 762 SOCOM mini that I use on a 16 and 20 inch AR and a 20 inch Remington 40 X 762 bolt gun.
I think the little suppressor (just 6.5 inches long or so) actually does make 140 decibal OSHA safe as advertised. I still use soft plugs for both 762 and 556, this reduces sound to not much more than a puff of air. Without soft plugs its tolerable but why damage your ears? The short length and relatively light weight make me use it more than a longer, heavier device. I use it on HB AR to hunt coyotes at night and they have actually run towards me after first shot at a double, not knowing where I was. so obviously no muzzle flash and sound character is changed enough they dont react to shot as a gunshot. If you want to impress someone I would deffinately go for the RC. But it is practical for me. Shift in point of impact is negligable on all three rifles. From zero to not more than 3/4 inich, so it takes a pretty accurate rifle to tell whether it is on or off. |
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Posted: 10/1/2014 6:36:29 AM EDT
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Thanks guys, all your opinions have been very helpful. If anyone else would like to chime in feel free.
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Posted: 10/1/2014 4:44:51 PM EDT
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I have a 7.62 mini, I've been happy with it on a 16" 308 & a 10.3 5.56.
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Posted: 10/1/2014 5:10:29 PM EDT
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I picked up my 762-MINI today. Out of a 16" 5.56 rifle it sounds good. I would compare the sound level to a .22lr pistol. Very, very minimal back pressure.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 11:20:19 AM EDT
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:00:01 PM EDT
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs. Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:11:20 PM EDT
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Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs. Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range 
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:28:24 PM EDT
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Yea that's kind of what I figured. I guess that makes sense considering surefire is making a .300 blk specific can which is supposed to be badass.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:44:44 PM EDT
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Yea that's kind of what I figured. I guess that makes sense considering surefire is making a .300 blk specific can which is supposed to be badass. And will most likely come with a "badass" price tag . I wouldn't be surprised if it was north of $1k with no mount.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 12:51:39 PM EDT
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There's no doubt that MSRP will be north of 1k with no mount, but for those of us who already have surefire mounts it wouldn't be too bad. I'd like a little more info about it and how well it works on other calibers though.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 1:20:13 PM EDT
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It will probably perform just like their Ryder 22 can. Innovative, quiet, and damn expensive.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 1:24:03 PM EDT
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It will probably perform just like their Ryder 22 can. Innovative, quiet, and damn expensive. That sounds about right, wouldn't expect much different from surefire haha. I do know that they are keeping pretty quiet about it, supposedly it's being announced at shot show next year. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 4:52:08 PM EDT
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I should have my SF mini back within a few weeks (fingers crossed).
Sound attenuation was not my main goal with this can. It was the shortest can available for my 9" 300 Blk as I wanted a PDW sized weapon and a can to basically take the bark off. I do have a Saker 762 on order though for maximum sound reduction. Sucks to hear that the SF Mini is not quiet but the can is made for a very niche purpose. It will also be going on my SBR SCAR 17 eventually. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 4:59:25 PM EDT
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All my SOCOM's perform well on supersonic rounds and the mounting system is like no other. 762 Mini performance with the 300 subs was enough for me to sell the SBR AR upper and I may go with a Handi rifle with pistol can instead.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 5:58:47 PM EDT
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Any potential release date or size dimensions of said new SF 300?
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Posted: 10/22/2014 6:45:59 PM EDT
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Looks like a release date of shot show 2015, but with possible preorders towards the end of this year. It's looking like an extremely quiet blackout can.
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Posted: 10/22/2014 7:06:03 PM EDT
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Looks like a release date of shot show 2015, but with possible preorders towards the end of this year. It's looking like an extremely quiet blackout can. Have any threads or just hearsay? I did see a y-tube from Texas gun trust lawyer, but haven't looked any further. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 7:20:33 PM EDT
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Size? Pic? If its 20" long the. Yea it better perform!
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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:02:49 PM EDT
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I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs. Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range Can someone explain this please? Why would a 308 silencer not suppress 300BLK well? |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:09:22 PM EDT
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Have any threads or just hearsay? I did see a y-tube from Texas gun trust lawyer, but haven't looked any further. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Looks like a release date of shot show 2015, but with possible preorders towards the end of this year. It's looking like an extremely quiet blackout can. Have any threads or just hearsay? I did see a y-tube from Texas gun trust lawyer, but haven't looked any further. No threads, but this is what the Surefire Rep Garin told me a couple weeks ago. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 8:10:22 PM EDT
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Can someone explain this please? Why would a 308 silencer not suppress 300BLK well? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs. Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range Can someone explain this please? Why would a 308 silencer not suppress 300BLK well? Best I can tell is that the overall size of it makes it a louder as well as the design of the baffle stack being more optimized for full power ammo. |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 9:49:01 PM EDT
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I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Has anyone used one of these on a .300 blk SBR with subs? I've been hearing none too flattering things about this combo. I hear it's not bad on supers but sucks for subs. Yes on an AAC factory 9"upper. Extremely loud with subs. I was at a range a few weeks back and a shooter was pretty pissed that his Socom 762 mini sounded like shit on his 300blk. I walked over and the guy said it was his first time shooting it and thought it was broken...I mounted my Specwar on his rifle and it was all mouse farts. Poor guy was sold a loud-ass can sight unseen. It did sound "alright" on his 11.5 556. I told him just use the can on a beater and let friends shoot that one when at the range How did you mount your Specwar on his rifle? The 762 Mini is louder on a 16" 223 than 556 Saker on a 10" 223. |
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