Buying a Suppressor in 2026

[swat1018]

Can you share the link to the gun build? I’m in the market for something similar

If you're referring to me, I don't really have a link. I used a Noveske lower I had, bought a KAK industries upper in .338 ARC, also their .338 mags. Put a OneLeaf MT1000LRF thermal on it. Shooting Hornady 307 gr. subsonics. Bought a YHM Bad Larry .338 suppressor to finish it off. Very pleased with accuracy, sound, and the thermal. First gun I've done in a long time, I'm generally an archery-only guy.

 

[Double Creek]

If you're referring to me, I don't really have a link. I used a Noveske lower I had, bought a KAK industries upper in .338 ARC, also their .338 mags. Put a OneLeaf MT1000LRF thermal on it. Shooting Hornady 307 gr. subsonics. Bought a YHM Bad Larry .338 suppressor to finish it off. Very pleased with accuracy, sound, and the thermal. First gun I've done in a long time, I'm generally an archery-only guy.

I was actually referring to 356, but I appreciate your response and I’ll look into those. I know nothing about these AR platforms but I am wanting a dedicated hog gun and I want an AR. I really just want to copy someone else!

 

[356]

I was actually referring to 356, but I appreciate your response and I’ll look into those. I know nothing about these AR platforms but I am wanting a dedicated hog gun and I want an AR. I really just want to copy someone else!

Here is the setup:
* The gun is an ATI Alpha-Maxx RIA, 16" barrel. These have polymers lowers which are light weight. The base rifle weights in around 6#. Real world price approx $360 including shipping. ATI has a lifetime warranty and has been in the business 20+ years.
* The thermal is Althlon's fairly new Chronus ATS Pro 25P-250. 17.8 ounces. Retail is $937.49, real world about $700-750 including shipping.
* The suppressor is the Resilient Simple Man 30 cal. 14 ounces with thread adapter for the AR. Real world price, $530 out the door.

My goal was something light weight that used the affordable .223 rounds. This setup weights 8# 4oz.

 

[swat1018]

I was actually referring to 356, but I appreciate your response and I’ll look into those. I know nothing about these AR platforms but I am wanting a dedicated hog gun and I want an AR. I really just want to copy someone else!

Nothing wrong with a .223 but if it's a dedicated hog gun, I'd go with something like my .338 ARC, especially if you plan on suppressing it. The 307 gr. subsonic in .338 is quiet and still lots of energy, more than the 300 BLK.

 

[Telemark]

Nothing wrong with a .223 but if it's a dedicated hog gun, I'd go with something like my .338 ARC, especially if you plan on suppressing it. The 307 gr. subsonic in .338 is quiet and still lots of energy, more than the 300 BLK.

I woul
d tend to agree with that. Even if it's used for other big game at short range, a big, slow, heavy bullet will give better consistent penetration and be a lot more forgiving. You don't need to be as precice with your shot placement when hunting at night. And the subsonic bullets are much quieter than supersonic .223 bullets.

You only need an upper and a BCG. You can use the same lower and charging handle as your 5.56, the all the controls will be identical.