I'm getting started with the process of buying a suppressor. (After many false starts.) I am planing on buying a HTG Universal II can since you can use it on both 22LR and .223 guns. Since this saves alot of money vs buying two cans I am willing to accept the its "low end" 29 dB rating with .223, though it does get very good performance with 22LR.(44 dB) Anyway, I have some questions.
1. .223 cans are often tested on 14.5" barrels and that is where the Universal II gets its rating. However, for .223 work, I plan on using it on a .223 H&R Ultra Rifle. It has a 24" barrel and as a result I would assume that it would be much quieter than a 14.5" barrel. Having been near shorter .223 guns I know that the longer barrels are noticibly quieter and have less blast. However, does anyone actualy know how much quieter, in dB, a 24" barrel with a suppressor on the end would be compared to a shorter one? Since the can would have a cooler and lower pressure gas volume from the longer barrel it would probably work better. Am I right in this thinking?
2. Cans today are advertised as being used dry. However, if I wanted maximum suppression, could I add some water into the can to help it work better? (I know I should ask the maker of the suppressor but I would like your oppinions as well.)
Thanks all.
1. .223 cans are often tested on 14.5" barrels and that is where the Universal II gets its rating. However, for .223 work, I plan on using it on a .223 H&R Ultra Rifle. It has a 24" barrel and as a result I would assume that it would be much quieter than a 14.5" barrel. Having been near shorter .223 guns I know that the longer barrels are noticibly quieter and have less blast. However, does anyone actualy know how much quieter, in dB, a 24" barrel with a suppressor on the end would be compared to a shorter one? Since the can would have a cooler and lower pressure gas volume from the longer barrel it would probably work better. Am I right in this thinking?
2. Cans today are advertised as being used dry. However, if I wanted maximum suppression, could I add some water into the can to help it work better? (I know I should ask the maker of the suppressor but I would like your oppinions as well.)
Thanks all.