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Can I use a .308 silencer on a 30.06?

ChinoUSMC

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Posted: 10/3/2017 6:46:39 PM EDT

I've been dabbing around the idea of getting a silencer. Out of the several gun platforms I have, I was thinking about getting one for my 30.06 precision rifle. There are not many options available for the 30.06.

If the barrel was threaded correctly, could it realistically use a .308 suppressor? If not, are there any other recommendations or companies that make one for the 30.06?

strat81 Misanthropic Realist Joined Apr 2007 Posts 34251 EE 100% (46) NE, USA	Posted: 10/3/2017 6:54:14 PM EDT [#1] Yes. Most .30 cal suppressors will work on .30 Carbine up to .300 Win Mag. Look at the specific model's spec sheet to see caliber rating. FWIW, I love my Silencerco Omega. It's a .30 cal, light, short, and full-auto rated. I've used it on 5.56 and 6.5 guns.
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estwing223 Joined Sep 2011 Posts 343 EE 100% (2) TN, USA	Posted: 10/3/2017 6:55:09 PM EDT [#2] Yes, absolutely. The bullets are the exact same diameter

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Posted: 10/3/2017 7:00:11 PM EDT

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A suppressor manufacturer will give you a range of acceptable and preferred bullet diameters for any given can.

Yes, there is a range. One can may be usable on several guns depending on their calibers.

In general, you can always shoot a smaller caliber but with some loss of suppressor efficiency.

But never exceed the maximum recommended bullet diameter for any given suppressor.

NoImpactNoIdea Member Joined May 2005 Posts 6233 EE 100% (218) ZWE	Posted: 10/3/2017 7:10:46 PM EDT [#4] SilencerCo said I could with my 7.62 Saker. I have the break on my Tilka T3 but haven't shot it yet.

Rob01 Member Joined Feb 2002 Posts 7758 EE 100% (19) CT, USA	Posted: 10/3/2017 7:36:27 PM EDT [#5] Yes you can. It will work fine. If it was a magnum I would say check with manufacturer as some aren't made to handle magnums. You can use that .308 can on everything from .308 down to .223.
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Posted: 10/6/2017 2:18:45 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By estwing223:
Yes, absolutely. The bullets are the exact same diameter

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It's generally dependent not only on caliber but also on gas volume and pressure at the muzzle. 308 and .30-06 are very similar in that regard - usually, as some have stated, the distinction is between normal and magnum cartridges in a given caliber.

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Can I use a .308 silencer on a 30.06?

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