Do silencers help or hinder accuracy?

[orygun]

I find that I have gained 10-15 fps of velocity with the suppressor vs without, so not much change.

Is this consistent between your two cartridges?

 

[Buddy1211]

I did not consider a can for my hunting rifles based on sound suppression, although it is a nice benefit. My main reason was to reduce recoil without a muzzle brake as I still deplore them despite their effectiveness. The sythe ti can I chose reduces recoil very effectively and is quite light and fairly short. I find that I have gained 10-15 fps of velocity with the suppressor vs without, so not much change.

Exactly this! We tossed a can on my buddy's mesa in 300wm and it was so pleasant, no recoil, and I put a half box through it without hearing protection. No ringing no headache my eyebrows were still attached. It was awesome, good enough the following weekend I picked up a threaded ab3 in 300wm and with a can I wouldn't have 2nd thoughts about handing it too my wife to hunt with.

 

[osprey]

Is this consistent between your two cartridges?

Yes

 

[BMGMAN]

I have played around with a couple silencers on .22lr guns and my 458 socom pistol and rifle but have never really used them on my main hunting rifles in the field. I have noticed a definite shift in poi but group size has stayed relative consistent in my limited testing. I am now going to utilize a can full time on my hunting rifles and want to hear your thoughts. I like the sound reduction and recoil reduction which certainly can't hurt accuracy. Putting 8-16oz out at the end of the barrel certainly has the potential to negatively or positively impact group size, so let's hear your experiences!

I suppose if you try running too large of projectile through too small of a hole that may change your point of impact immensely
Didn't really notice a difference on my 22LR or my 6.5 creedmoor though. Other than making them both much more pleasant to shoot.

 

[osprey]

For those who are curious, my scythe ti can with direct thread mount adds 8.5 oz and 6.125" to length to the rifle. So that takes my 7mm-08 to a 28" barrel and 8# 10oz total weight with 3-15x42 razor hd lht scope. I find it pretty manageable. My 7mm prc is a bit cumbersome as it basically now has a 30" barrel and weighs in at 10# 6oz with a athlon helos btr 4-20x50 scope. I know which one I will choose for longer mountain treks.

 

[CountryGent]

So I'm on the opposite side here, but I'd like to know, does a can affect velocity in any way?

Generally speaking, they will slightly increase velocity. Naturally, it varies on what is being launched and from what, but many times the difference is negligible.

 

[Deavis]

Folk tend to shoot better with the suppressor given the reduced blast and felt recoil.

There is no free lunch.

Better/more pleasant shooting vs. carrying a rifle that handles like a T post.

 

[Buddy1211]

You're not wrong! my .300wm has a 26in barrel and with a can on it its like pointing a 8ft 2x4 at stuff! but to me the pros are certainly worth the cons.

 

[osprey]

If the newer higher pressure rounds turn out to be as legit as they seem we all can get 18-20" rifles and sport suppressors.