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Posted: 12/1/2007 6:14:56 PM EDT

I have a DPMS Panther Low Profile 16" AR with the heavy bull barrel. I LOVE this thing but it does put out quite the BOOOOOM when fired.

What if any options are there for noise reduction?

Thanks

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:18:24 PM EDT

[#1]

Ear plugs.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:20:55 PM EDT

[#2]

thread the barrel and put a suppressor on it.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:21:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:21:28 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Ear plugs.

I actually expected the 1st post to say, "Leave it in the gun case" or something close but you didn't dissapoint either!

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:22:05 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
thread the barrel and put a suppressor on it.

You can do this to a bull barrel?

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:24:58 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
thread the barrel and put a suppressor on it.

You can do this to a bull barrel?

Thats why I say get better ear protection. Not much you can do with a bull barrel. I really was not trying to be a smart ass with my first post on this.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:26:16 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
thread the barrel and put a suppressor on it.

You can do this to a bull barrel?

Thats why I say get better ear protection. Not much you can do with a bull barrel. I really was not trying to be a smart ass with my first post on this.

gotcha...I kinda had the feeling there wasn't much to be done. I always wear good hearing but was curious.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:26:43 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

They help with the noise?

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:27:58 PM EDT

[#9]

You could always send it to me and I can shoot it for you. I wont even charge you an ammunition fee and you wont hear a thing.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:29:03 PM EDT

[#10]

Im sure there is some kinda of FH or something similar for bull barrels. But maybe not.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:29:53 PM EDT

[#11]

you can thread a bull barrel and put a can on it.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:32:29 PM EDT

[#12]

This is true.

Quoted:
you can thread a bull barrel and put a can on it.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:37:38 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
thread the barrel and put a suppressor on it.

You can do this to a bull barrel?

Thats why I say get better ear protection. Not much you can do with a bull barrel. I really was not trying to be a smart ass with my first post on this.

gotcha...I kinda had the feeling there wasn't much to be done. I always wear good hearing but was curious.

What's the diameter of a bull barrel? I was hoping to get my Bushy threaded... dunno my bbl dia.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:53:58 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

They help with the noise?

Quite a bit actually, they redirect the sound and disrupt the blast, not reduce it. It does seem to eliminate the concussion generated by the massive fireball.

Posted: 12/1/2007 6:56:05 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

They help with the noise?

Quite a bit actually, they redirect the sound and disrupt the blast, not reduce it. It does seem to eliminate the concussion generated by the massive fireball.

Quite a bit ghey on a bull barrel though.

Posted: 12/1/2007 7:28:01 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

They help with the noise?

Quite a bit actually, they redirect the sound and disrupt the blast, not reduce it. It does seem to eliminate the concussion generated by the massive fireball.

Quite a bit ghey on a bull barrel though.

I never said it would not look funny.

How about one of these.

Posted: 12/1/2007 7:34:08 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Ear plugs.

Alright, I chuckled at that one

Posted: 12/1/2007 7:36:29 PM EDT

[#18]

NO that would look...well....................

Quoted:

Quoted:
Put an A2 or Vortex flash suppressor on it.

They help with the noise?

Quite a bit actually, they redirect the sound and disrupt the blast, not reduce it. It does seem to eliminate the concussion generated by the massive fireball.

Quite a bit ghey on a bull barrel though.

I never said it would not look funny.

How about one of these.

noveskerifleworks.com/imcat/cat11_0.jpg

Posted: 12/1/2007 7:37:38 PM EDT

[#19]

You could always convert it to 22lr or buy a BB gun

Posted: 12/2/2007 6:43:42 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
You could always convert it to 22lr or buy a BB gun

Hehe....I already have a Savage 22lr that gives me the bb gun feel.

Don't get me wrong its not a problem, I'm not complaining....my friend actually nicknamed my AR "Thor's Hammer", I was just curious what could be done with a bull barrel.

Posted: 12/2/2007 6:45:04 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
you can thread a bull barrel and put a can on it.

Can you elaborate on this? I would be interested.

Posted: 12/2/2007 7:29:08 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you can thread a bull barrel and put a can on it.

Can you elaborate on this? I would be interested.

he's talking about a suppressor. and the whole package will run you about $900-$1000 if you have it done right and buy a quality can.

don't forget to factor in the $200 tax permission from the government (king) to allow you to exercize your constitutional rights.

Posted: 12/2/2007 7:42:50 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
You could always convert it to 22lr or buy a BB gun

Hehe....I already have a Savage 22lr that gives me the bb gun feel.

Don't get me wrong its not a problem, I'm not complaining....my friend actually nicknamed my AR "Thor's Hammer", I was just curious what could be done with a bull barrel.

Oh I am just giving you hell, I understand about trying to get it quiet. I have an XM177E2 and that thing will bust your ears when you shoot it.

Posted: 12/2/2007 8:01:33 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
you can thread a bull barrel and put a can on it.

Can you elaborate on this? I would be interested.

he's talking about a suppressor. and the whole package will run you about $900-$1000 if you have it done right and buy a quality can.

don't forget to factor in the $200 tax permission from the government (king) to allow you to exercize your constitutional rights.

Thanks for the info.

Let's see........

total cost of sound reduction system = $1200.00

total cost of good earplugs = free from a mechanic at work

hmmmm....$1200 is ALOT of ammo. I think I'll just deal with the noise.

Posted: 12/2/2007 8:36:06 AM EDT

[#25]

Fire a .308 in 16" and you will no longer be bothered by your AR (assuming it is not a .308 DPMS).

Posted: 12/2/2007 10:05:53 AM EDT

[#26]

At the range the other day and the guy next to me shooting a DSA FAL told me my 20" bull barrel was very loud. My reply was ... WHAT?

Posted: 12/2/2007 10:20:15 AM EDT

[#27]

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At the range the other day and the guy next to me shooting a DSA FAL told me my 20" bull barrel was very loud. My reply was ... WHAT?

My favorite was when I used to have the ol' "mini-y comp" muzzle brake. I would go to the range and it would literally almost blow the ball cap off the guys next to me. That got on ppl's nerves real quick.