Should I cut down my barrel for a suppressor?

[grundy53]

So I have a suppressor sitting in purgatory right now and have been doing some planning.  I only have a couple rifles with threaded barrels right now and would like to get a couple more threaded. While I am getting them threaded should I get them cut down too? I figure it will help the balance and make them less cumbersome with a suppressor at the end.  For reference I am getting a silencer co harvester.  Will also be getting a Thunder Beast ultra. Either a 7 or 9. I haven't decided yet.

[h20hunter]

So I have the silencerco harvester...  I've used it on two kimbers....a 6.5 creed and a 25 06. Both light guns, thin pipes. Ive not found the balance off when shooting.  I'd say dont change anything and if interested,  and i hsve the same thread adapter,  you can shoot mine and see how it feels.

[trophyhunt]

I'm jealous, I offer no advise because I don't have a clue, just jealous 

[grundy53]

So I have the silencerco harvester...  I've used it on two kimbers....a 6.5 creed and a 25 06. Both light guns, thin pipes. Ive not found the balance off when shooting.  I'd say dont change anything and if interested,  and i hsve the same thread adapter,  you can shoot mine and see how it feels.

Perfect. Thanks. I've just been reading how some guy's cut theirs down to 16-18". I didn't know if it was a big deal or what.

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[Karl Blanchard]

I'd say largely dependent on the gun. Caliber, current barrel length, weight etc. Any smithing or modifications should have a purpose. Decide what the overall goal/purpose of the weapon is and then go from there

[b23]

You can probably ask ten different people and you'll get nearly that many different answers.

I run most everything suppressed from rimfires on up .  Like most things, there is no "one" right answer and I've had some of my rifles, threaded only, and I've had some chopped back from a little to as much as all the way down to my 22-250 which is now only 18 inches.  I will say, I've yet to have any rifle shortened that I wished I'd have left it longer.  Depending on which one, my rifle suppressors add anywhere from 4 - 10.5  inches, and for me, the convenience of the shorter overall length outweighs any velocity loss.  I will add, be aware, when you go shorter barrel length, they get a little louder, even suppressed.

[grundy53]

I'd say largely dependent on the gun. Caliber, current barrel length, weight etc. Any smithing or modifications should have a purpose. Decide what the overall goal/purpose of the weapon is and then go from there

The 2 rifles I'm going to get threaded both have 24 inch barrels. One is a Remington 700 in 25-06 and the other is a Howa 1500 in .300 win mag.  I'm not worried about weight, I use a Remington 700 senduro in
.300 win mag for my elk brush gun so I'm not smart enough to worry about weight. Lol. I just don't know if it's better to cut them down or not. I just figured if I was going to get them cut I should do it while I'm getting them threaded. But it doesn't sound like it improves performance so I don't think I'll get them cut.

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[grundy53]

You can probably ask ten different people and you'll get nearly that many different answers.

I run most everything suppressed from rimfires on up .  Like most things, there is no "one" right answer and I've had some of my rifles, threaded only, and I've had some chopped back from a little to as much as all the way down to my 22-250 which is now only 18 inches.  I will say, I've yet to have any rifle shortened that I wished I'd have left it longer.  Depending on which one, my rifle suppressors add anywhere from 4 - 10.5  inches, and for me, the convenience of the shorter overall length outweighs any velocity loss.  I will add, be aware, when you go shorter barrel length, they get a little louder, even suppressed.

Good point.  Everyone has an opinion that works for them. 

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[TooTallMike]

Chop away you'll be fine 😉

[Remnar]

I'd say largely dependent on the gun. Caliber, current barrel length, weight etc. Any smithing or modifications should have a purpose. Decide what the overall goal/purpose of the weapon is and then go from there

To add. I personally wouldn't cut down the calibers OP mentioned, because of preformance loss . If I wanted a shorty id go .308 "family" or some of the short mags .

[762Armo]

I'd say largely dependent on the gun. Caliber, current barrel length, weight etc. Any smithing or modifications should have a purpose. Decide what the overall goal/purpose of the weapon is and then go from there

The 2 rifles I'm going to get threaded both have 24 inch barrels. One is a Remington 700 in 25-06 and the other is a Howa 1500 in .300 win mag.  I'm not worried about weight, I use a Remington 700 senduro in
.300 win mag for my elk brush gun so I'm not smart enough to worry about weight. Lol. I just don't know if it's better to cut them down or not. I just figured if I was going to get them cut I should do it while I'm getting them threaded. But it doesn't sound like it improves performance so I don't think I'll get them cut.

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Cutting the barrel wouldn't improve performance, it would actually take away speed from the bullet. It would make it more maneuverable, and easier to carry.
It all comes down to personal preference in my opinion and how you think each set up (cut or not) will affect your style of hunting/shooting.

[Bango skank]

yes

[fly-by]

A 20" 300 WM that comes out to 28" with the supressor mounted should approximate a 26" 30-06 but only 2" longer and much quieter.   Would be fun to try it if you are already getting it threaded.  However more modest case capacities are more efficient shortening candidates.  I have a Harvester and use it on a 16" .308 and 20" .243 with good results. 

[Remnar]

One thing I think about also is if I will ever have an occasion to use same rifle unsuppressed . A 20" 300 win mag unsuppressed would be " tits on a boar" ..IMHOP...flame thrower maybe

Hence what Karl Blanchard said .

 Far from a guru just my

[fly-by]

One thing I think about also is if I will ever have an occasion to use same rifle unsuppressed . A 20" 300 win mag unsuppressed would be  tits on a boar ..IMHOP

.  Agree. It would have to be a dedicated suppressor host. Sounds like the OP has a few rifles, including another 300 WM.