Unknown Suppressors OG Experience

[rtraverdavis]

I’m in the market for a suppressor for my new Seekins PH3 6.5 PRC. The two front runners are the U.S OG Six-Five, and the Dead Air Nomad Ti XC. I’ve already read lots of good reviews about the Nomad, but is there anyone out there with experience with the U.S. OG? I like the design concept a lot, but am curious to hear real-world impressions on sound suppression and recoil reduction. Thanks guys.

 

[Addicting]

No experience with those but your ear will not really know the difference on quality suppressors. The sound differences are so small it’s really which one you’re drawn to.

 

[Sheltowee]

Huge fan of my original Nomad with the .264 end cap installed, fwiw.

 

[npaden]

Seen some new stuff out there on the Airlock suppressors which seems pretty good. They don't have a .30 caliber version out yet but their 6.5 and 7 versions are getting rave reviews for size and weight and stacking up as good as some of the larger ones that are as much as 2" longer than them.

I can see how you end up with several suppressors pretty quickly. I don't even have my Dead Air Nomad XC LTi in my grubby little hands yet and already thinking about my next one (or 2).

 

[Hammsolo]

I’m pondering one too… they’re just so damn expensive.

 

[rtraverdavis]

I can see how you end up with several suppressors pretty quickly.

I’m not someone who’s in the position to rack up a collection of suppressors—this will likely be my one and only for quite some time. Hence the analysis paralysis. I’ll check out those Airlocks though. Thanks.

 

[npaden]

I’m not someone who’s in the position to rack up a collection of suppressors—this will likely be my one and only for quite some time. Hence the analysis paralysis. I’ll check out those Airlocks though. Thanks.

Hoping that the tax stamp fee going to $0 and the wait times dropping down will start driving prices down and quality options up. Seems to already be heading that way with several new companies getting into it both long time firearms manufacturers that are now starting to make suppressors and new companies starting up. Sure seems like they should be able to make a 6" can for cheaper than they can make a decent rifle.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I own the nomad ti and am completely happy with it. That said I would likely try either the Og or the airlock if I get to purchase another. The forum of sliding rocks it a little bias towards anything from Unknown munitions but I would look at the reviews there. My knowledge of Airlock has all been word of mouth. But it's all been positive.
Sorry it needs a decoder I don't want to get 86ed.

 

[rtraverdavis]

I own the nomad ti and am completely happy with it. That said I would likely try either the Og or the airlock if I get to purchase another. The forum of sliding rocks it a little bias towards anything from Unknown munitions but I would look at the reviews there. My knowledge of Airlock has all been word of mouth. But it's all been positive.
Sorry it needs a decoder I don't want to get 86ed.

The U.S. OG threads on RS are like 90 pages long and 98% of the posts you have to wade through to get to actual substantive data are like either guys who are tweaking their nipples fawning over U.S. or like dudes trying to show how smart and edgy they are by going against the RS grain by calling into question anything that U.S. does. Reading it makes me want to punch myself in the dick.

 

[Hammsolo]

I really want one, literally. My hearing sucks, and I need to protect it. I also enjoy the reduced recoil. I don’t collect lots of rifles. I like having something I know well, and “fits like a glove.” The closest thing I have for two rifles in one niche are my 17 hmr and 22 lr. Which of all these suppressors would be best for one size fits all? It may be used on a 22-250 to a 300 wm.

 

[Elkmagnet]

The U.S. OG threads on RS are like 90 pages long and 98% of the posts you have to wade through to get to actual substantive data are like either guys who are tweaking their nipples fawning over U.S. or like dudes trying to show how smart and edgy they are by going against the RS grain by calling into question anything that U.S. does. Reading it makes me want to punch myself in the dick.

Oh so you have seen them already?

 

[mtmuley]

Reading it makes me want to punch myself in the dick.

I occasionally read some of the drivel over there. Without the punching though. mtmuley

 

[BAKPAKR]

The U.S. OG threads on RS are like 90 pages long and 98% of the posts you have to wade through to get to actual substantive data are like either guys who are tweaking their nipples fawning over U.S. or like dudes trying to show how smart and edgy they are by going against the RS grain by calling into question anything that U.S. does. Reading it makes me want to punch myself in the dick.

There are a couple of reports in that thread about people getting thread adapters stuck in the OG. That shouldn’t be an issue for you since your Seekins is threaded 5/8” anyway. But, if you also have something threaded smaller, it might be something to consider.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I really want one, literally. My hearing sucks, and I need to protect it. I also enjoy the reduced recoil. I don’t collect lots of rifles. I like having something I know well, and “fits like a glove.” The closest thing I have for two rifles in one niche are my 17 hmr and 22 lr. Which of all these suppressors would be best for one size fits all. It may be used on a 22-250 to a 300 wm.

Honestly you can just get a 30cal titanium that is around 6 or 7 inches long. The nomad ti or ultra 7 would be the most proven but the ones discussed above are strong contender while being shorter.
My 30cal works great on my 22 250.

 

[MThuntr]

I've been eyeing the Airlock 7mm. The few videos I've seen are favorable. Of course I haven't talked to my local dealer to see what he charges for transfer fees.

I think I like the US Reaper more than the OG as it beats the OG in their testing plus I have a couple heavy barrel rifles that the OG won't thread over.

 

[Irrelevant]

It seems to be a very evolving market, if your analsysparalysis last too long, it'll only be complicated by new conflicting data. I was pretty set on an Otter Creek Hydrogen... but now it seems there are even better options out there.

 

[rtraverdavis]

I think I like the US Reaper more than the OG as it beats the OG in their testing plus I have a couple heavy barrel rifles that the OG won't thread over.

What about the OG L? That should compensate for fat barrels.

 

[MThuntr]

What about the OG L? That should compensate for fat barrels.

The only issue would be that it's heavy which for the rifles I'm talking about would work just fine since they're all steel and heavy to begin with. I can't really afford to have a range dedicated suppressor but maybe should consider one for heavy guns

For a hunting rifle the OG-L may make a carbon barrel a bit front heavy.

 

[Wind Gypsy]

I have both the XC and the OG 6.5. Just got the OG though on 12/24 and have not shot it yet. For me, the OG is attractive in smaller cartridges and bigger volume cans are attractive for larger ones.

How I look at these two cans at least:

OG 6.5
- Impressive suppression for something that weighs 7.5 ounces (mine was only 7.2!) and only adds 4" overall length.
- Not a ton of volume so might not do as well with lots of powder, cant add end cap brake for additional recoil control.
- Ideal for 223, ARC, BR variants, up to creedmoor/308 sized cases that dont have a ton of gas or recoil
- On modest cases like ARC, BR, GT variants, you can get 2-3" extra barrel length to get some velocity back to keep closer to Creedmoor/308 type cases with less recoil/noise and still have same rifle form factor as it would have had with a shorter barrel and a 6-7" can.
- Mine will live on my primary hunting gun - an 18" 6 creedmoor. I've been kicking around the idea of putting a 6 dasher tube on it too and a 20" tube would be more live able with this can.
- Doesn't play nice with carbon barrels but carbon barrels are ghey anyway.

Nomad XC Ti
- Great all around balance of weight, length, suppression, and modularity (Hub back end, removable end cap) and tends to be readily available at lots of brick and mortar store fronts so you dont need to pay another transfer fee
- 30 cal so is flexible for people who want to move one can across a bunch of different rifles.
- There are numerous end cap brake options for it to help it mitigate recoil even more. Mine currently has a RecoilX brake end cap and it stays on my NRL purposed 6.5 creedmoor. I intend to dust off my 7 saum soon and give it a run there as well where i think it'd be a good fit. Current brake end cap options i'm aware of - Dead Air e-brake, Salmon river solutions, and RecoilX. I'd go with one of the later two.
- A guy who is weight conscious could shave a little more length and an extra ounce by replacing the factory steel direct thread hub adapter with a light titanium one.

Other ones I'd consider (have not used these):

-Airlock Zero Gravity - I'd probably get the 7mm one just for a hair more volume and less back pressure for a 6.5 PRC. Supposedly unbelievable suppression for size/weight but heat up a bit faster than others. One piece like the OGs which i think is ideal for folks looking for the best weight/performance without needed modularity. No end cap brakes.

-Stealth Additive Works (SAW) Orev - this fits the Scythe/US Reaper type form factor (a C-hair shorter than nomad XC), they are coming out with a printed ti brake end cap. I believe SAW is the OEM for Airlock and i'm extrapolating some performance here on an educated hunch. Very little first hand reports out on these.

I also have a Gen 1 TBAC ultra 7 and a SiCo Scythe. The U7, Scythe, and XC are all close enough on suppression front that I dont think the differences are worth fussing about. XC is probably the best but i haven't done real apples to apples tests with them to pick the fly shit out of the chili. I do appreciate the shorter overall length cans compared to the u7.

 

[Frequently Banned Troll]

I’m not someone who’s in the position to rack up a collection of suppressors—this will likely be my one and only for quite some time. Hence the analysis paralysis. I’ll check out those Airlocks though. Thanks.

That’s what they all say.