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Inconel vs Titanium for a 30 cal Supressor

Posted on 7/2/25 at 8:39 am
Posted by WeagleEagle
Folsom Prison
Member since Sep 2011
2466 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 8:39 am
I’m debating between the 2. The can will be used primarily on a bolt 308. Titanium is 14 ounces. The inconel is 24 ounces. I’m leaning towards the inconel. It is obviously heavy but my thoughts are it will help with recoil for my 2 boys that will be hunting in the next few years. It’s also pretty much an indestructible metal. The gun I’m putting it on weighs 6 pounds without a scope. Same can, just different metal. Thoughts?
Posted by TIGERRVER
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2010
394 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 8:44 am to
There will be a noticeable difference with the 10 extra ounces hanging off the end of the barrel versus adding weight to the stock (if you want more weight for reduced recoil). Another option would be a suppressor with an integrated muzzle brake. Several companies now make them.
Posted by Soul Gleaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
4204 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:11 am to
I’d go titanium for a bolt gun. I went inconel for my JL strictly so I wouldn’t be concerned with my fire schedule in my AR’s. It’s a brick, but the weight doesn’t bother me at all. A kid would be a different story. I don’t even notice my titanium MOB if i put it on my 300blk for comparison.
This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 9:12 am
Posted by TigerinOkieHell
Oklahoma City
Member since Oct 2010
2871 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:13 am to
I have a titanium can on my .308 bolt gun. Adding it helped with recoil in my opinion even with it being lighter so either one honestly should help. At 10 oz difference it's a little over 1/2 a pound and IMO won't materially differ with either. I don't have any concerns about it's durability either.

One thing I would consider is how much will you be shooting through the gun. With the titanium it does heat up quicker, so when I go to the range about 7-10 shots in a short period I will start getting suppressor mirage in the scope. It cools down faster but something to keep in mind. I think inconel takes longer to heat up/cool down. If it's primarily 5 shots or under in a string though not really an issue.
Posted by WeagleEagle
Folsom Prison
Member since Sep 2011
2466 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:41 am to
This will be a JL as well. The titanium has a firing schedule of 30 rounds per minute. I do intend to get a 300 black out or AR10 at some point for hogs, so I guess the titanium would be sufficient. I think I’m going to go with their spooky mount. Which mount do you have.
Posted by Soul Gleaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
4204 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:15 am to
I have the Spooky2 A2 ( the brake). If you want one, snag one while you can from Piece of Mind (pomg.com). They are rarely in stock but they got some yesterday.
This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 10:17 am
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49821 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 10:21 am to
I have a titanium .308 suppressor and it's perfect.

The additional 10oz in weight when toting the gun will be more of a burden than the minimal recoil reduction it'll offer
Posted by WeagleEagle
Folsom Prison
Member since Sep 2011
2466 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:00 am to
It comes with the spooky 1. The 2 is the better option?
Posted by Jon A thon
Member since May 2019
2370 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:17 am to
I've got a titanium used mostly on my 300blk. Honestly, I'm not ever emptying mags to the point that it's an issue. Even at the range having fun. Ammo is too expensive for that to become an issue.

For youth, the suppressor itself will help with recoil. I think weight on the end of the barrel would be harder to deal with than more recoil. Can always add weight other ways closer to a balance point.
Posted by Timmayy
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
1660 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:26 am to
Go titanium for sure on the bolt and even if you end up putting on ar10. Your firing schedule on those applications will never get close to the temp limit.

As for recoil I think the suppressor will do enough mitigation on its own that the j crease in weight for recoils sake isn’t worth it.

My 556 can I did go inconnel tho
Posted by WeagleEagle
Folsom Prison
Member since Sep 2011
2466 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:36 am to
Pulled the trigger on titanium. I have been waffling for a few months now. I appreciate all the feedback. The board delivers again.
Posted by Soul Gleaux
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2012
4204 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 12:26 pm to
quote:

It comes with the spooky 1. The 2 is the better option?


I had always read (back when researching for my first suppressor) that a brake will act like a “sacrificial” baffle to help blast baffle longevity. Could be snake oil, but I’ve always got brakes for my hosts because of reading that. If you get the HUB version you can go with any system you want. If you get the QD, you are stuck with CAT muzzle devices or ones that meet their specs from other manufacturers like Rearden.

quote:

Pulled the trigger on titanium. I have been waffling for a few months now. I appreciate all the feedback. The board delivers again.


It’s an outstanding can, you won’t be disappointed. It’s stupid quiet with 300BLK subs especially. Also does surprisingly well with 5.56.

This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 12:29 pm
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
19101 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 1:01 pm to
quote:

The inconel is 24 ounces.
quote:

gun I’m putting it on weighs 6 pounds


So 1.5 lbs added to the end of a 6 lb rifle.

Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28016 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 1:12 pm to
I saw you got the TI.

1st: Thank you for getting a silencer for your boys. I wish they were as easy to come by when I was a kid. I probably wouldn't have the ringing in my ears that I do now. A silencer is one of the best things you can do for kids that grow up hunting.

As to material. 6 lbs gun, 1 lbs scope with another 10oz on the front of it gun will help with recoil. The .308 won't be bad.
But, I am a big proponent of more weight makes a more accurate rifle.
But either way, you won't go wrong and you will love that silencer.

I have a TI White Bread on my thermal AR. I was looking to save weight and wasn't worried about sustained fire with it. I have other guns if that is ever an issue with other silencers.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29428 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 2:03 pm to
If anyone knows the guy making inconel jambalaya paddles/scoops...

Email randolivesforever


Its a google address
This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 2:06 pm
Posted by armsdealer
Member since Feb 2016
12269 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 7:44 pm to
My priorities with cans are tone and weight. On a 30cal its going to be loud even with the can, what you want is a nice deep tone that will blend into the natural sounds and not a high pitched ping, even if the higher pitch meters better. When hooking to the front of machine guns, the best sounding cans were big, old design, heavy cans with wipes or eyelets, rivets, something physical to slow things down inside the can. Plastic cans actually sound phenomenal, and are super light weight, but unfortunately our country wiped its arse with the constitution for the past 137 years so it isn't practical to have disposable silencers.
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
26369 posts
Posted on 7/2/25 at 11:15 pm to
If it's. A bolt action there's absolutely no reason to use inconel. 1lb of difference is gigantic on a rifle.
Posted by TigerRoyale
Zwolle
Member since Oct 2023
1358 posts
Posted on 7/4/25 at 12:08 pm to
Money being no object. Always shed weight.
Posted by Jcorye1
Tom Brady = GoAT
Member since Dec 2007
76373 posts
Posted on 7/4/25 at 12:27 pm to
I have a titanium suppressor on my AR. It will spark.
Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
7406 posts
Posted on 7/5/25 at 9:34 am to
quote:

Pulled the trigger on titanium. I have been waffling for a few months now. I appreciate all the feedback. The board delivers again.

I think you made a good decision. While the suppressor will decrease the recoil noticeably, it the recoil is still too much for your kids, just switch to reduced recoil ammo.
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