SUPPRESSORS AND MUZZLE BRAKES
SUPPRESSORS AND MUZZLE BRAKES
Thirty-five years ago, when I shot my first springbok, at the tender age of six, we were still using open-sighted rifles. Through my early years of hunting, using a silencer on my rifle never occurred to me. Looking back
now, I can hardly imagine that we hunted for such a long time without using suppressors. The idea of adding length and weight to the front end of my barrel just did not appeal to me.
A few years ago, in an attempt
to minimize recoil (and reduce damage to my hearing), I decided to import a titanium reflex suppressor from one of the world's leading manufacturers. However, due to restrictions imposed on the export of military-type
suppressors to South Africa, this was not a viable proposition. I then decided to design and manufacture a suppressor that would meet my requirements: it had to be LIGHT, EFFECTIVE and extremely DURABLE.
A suppressor gets attached to the end of a rifle. Therefore, the weight of the suppressor plays a crucial role. A small difference e.g. 100grams makes a huge difference when attached to the end of a rifle. One of the influences
on Point of Impact is the weight of a suppressor. The lighter the suppressor; the less effect on Point of Impact and handling of the rifle.
In the end, the less weight the suppressor has, the better for the sportsman.