Update: I ordered the AAC 762-SD from Major Malfunction. My first NFA item. Also got the ball rolling on a trust. Now the wait.

Original thread title: "The difference between sealed and take apart suppressors"

So I am ready to order my first suppressor. I am torn between the AAC 762-SD and the YHM 762 SS QD Phantom. (providing confirmation email that the YHM is in fact rated for 30-06)
Though I do want the best bang for my buck, I do realise that "Hollywood Quiet" is a myth, and my top priority is recoil and flash reduction, I'm leaning towards the YHM.

So my question is: Is sealed is better because it is stronger and cleaning centerfire cans is not as detailed than rimfire? (the AAC is not 30-06 rated IIRC) Why would a takedown can be any more benificial?

I would like the option to inspect the core periodically but I also read it isn't good to take it apart alot. And isn't the AAC core welded together apart from the outer shell?

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Most centerfire cans are not take apart, there shouldn't be enough lead in there to warrant the kind of cleaning rimfire suppressors need. My understanding is that most high volume non pistol cans shouldn't need any type of cleaning at all, at most a soak in some type of solvent, (but some manufacturers don't even recommend that) The only reason I can think of to get a centerfire rifle can that comes apart  would be for corrosive ammo  it seems like the extra cleaning corrosive ammo requires would be easier if you could inspect the core, and make sure nothing was corroding and to be sure it was dry.

Well I just ordered the AAC 51T 762SD. Buy once, cry once, right?

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If lead build up is a concern, it is easilly avoided by simply loading your own ammo with quality JHPs, or buying only JHP ammo since MOST JHPs have a sealed base.

Exposed lead base bullets do deposit small amounts of lead as the lead is exposed to ignited propellant.  I believe the baffles in your new Title II firearm are made of inconel and stainless.

The problems with take apart centerfire cans:

High pressure gas and high temperature will cause parts to loosen.  Loosening parts can cause silencers to be destroyed.  

It isn't a benefit to have a take apart can for cleaning if it loosens and self destructs in 1500 rounds, when a sealed unit might provide 10,000-35000 round life.

And NO. I'm not really going to sell my dog.

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I have a feeling you'll be happy with the 762SD, the suppression on them is supposed to be pretty good with both 308 and 223.