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I had made my mind up to get the SDN-6, but I have been looking at the Saker as of late. Any opinions? Primary host will be a 300blk SBR.
Between those two cans, you will probably be happy with either. They are both top quality, perform well and will last a lifetime.
As for my view, on a rifle can, I always tell people the same thing. I highly doubt that you will hear any difference with 2-3 decibels at the muzzle, but I guarantee you will feel 2-3 ounces... and you will not like it. The cans you are looking at are relatively light compared to some, but still a solid 5oz heavier than titanium comparables. They may cost a bit more, but IMO, pay more and go titanium.
I speak from some experience. I was very unhappy with the weight of the stainless can I bought for my blackout SBR... that big heavy hunk of iron destroys the gun's handling characteristics. I ended up buying a titanium can a couple months after the stamp came through on my stainless one. Buy once!
Between those two cans, you will probably be happy with either. They are both top quality, perform well and will last a lifetime.
As for my view, on a rifle can, I always tell people the same thing. I highly doubt that you will hear any difference with 2-3 decibels at the muzzle, but I guarantee you will feel 2-3 ounces... and you will not like it. The cans you are looking at are relatively light compared to some, but still a solid 5oz heavier than titanium comparables. They may cost a bit more, but IMO, pay more and go titanium.
I speak from some experience. I was very unhappy with the weight of the stainless can I bought for my blackout SBR... that big heavy hunk of iron destroys the gun's handling characteristics. I ended up buying a titanium can a couple months after the stamp came through on my stainless one. Buy once!
+1 on that big time! The same thing happened to me, I bought a Tactical Innovations TAC-16 stainless steel suppressor as my first one, which weighs in at almost 24oz. Never again! On short barreled rifles, 10 inches or less, the heaviness of a suppressor is not so bad, as the balance of the whole rifle is closer to the center. Now, on a rifle with a "normal" barrel length of 16 inches or greater, it's an absolute BOAT ANCHOR!!! I can't imagine a similar weight suppressor on a full size 7.62 rifle. It probably wouldn't be much fun to shoot and carry around all day. This is also the reason I went with a titanium can, and "o yeah" what a huge difference, especially on rifles with a longer barrel, such as hunting rifles. The Ti suppressor I bought is a Gemtech Quicksand, which is by no means is the quietest suppressor, but it has an awesome selection of QD mounts for different rifles, and it's super light. The SilencerCo Saker 762 and the AAC 762-SDN-6 (border-line too heavy in my opinion), both have decent weights, but do yourself a favor and stop by a Class III dealer with a Ti can in stock, you just might change your mind.
BTW: Good heavy-ass stainless steel suppressors are good for high temp uses, like mag dumps on machineguns
I have heard the same thing. I've seen some griping about the 51T mount not staying tight, but no first hand knowledge. Some have reported zero issues. My cans are stuck in NFA purgatory.
I am biased as the only center fire rifle can I have is a Saker 556. I have never used the 51T mount, but I have heard of some issues with "wobble". The Saker mount is very good. One handed 2/3rd of a rotation to full lock up. Muzzle devices for the Saker are a bit less expensive also.
I have no complaints about the AAC 51T mount. I've got about 10 of them on different guns/uppers for use with the 762SDN-6 and M4-2000.
Thank you all for the great advice and your opinions. I thought this may help but it's only making it worse. I had made up my mind to get the SDN-6 but then the Saker caught my eye after I read about various issues of the 51T mount.
Now thanks to you folks I have started to also look at the YHM Phantom in titanium.
My head hurts!!!!!