Silencer Central Banish Backcountry
Building on the success of its Banish line of suppressors, Silencer Central’s recent announcement is dedicated to hunters. The Banish Backcountry targets ultralight mountain trekkers. The .30-caliber titanium alloy can weighs only 7.8 ounces and measures 5.5 inches long, yet uses six baffles to reduce sound levels to 135 dB. It is rated for calibers up to .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM). There are various direct mount options and thread pitches.
Silencer Central has risen to fame with its simple, buy-from-home process, free NFA Gun Trust, barrel threading, and ship-to-your-door suppressors. The Banish Backcountry is yet another product in its arsenal for suppressed shooters and hunters. We’ve been using and loving the original Banish can, but weight savings is always a bonus.
Shoppers looking for quality performance along with Silencer Central’s easy process ought to check out that earlier Banish 30, a basic but surprisingly capable direct-thread can. Likewise, the company also just leaked word of the Buck 30, a no-frills seamless welded stainless entry point into the suppressed hunting market.
Rifle Pairings
Weatherby Mark V Backcountry, Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro, Fierce Firearms Carbon Edge, Kimber Mountain Ascent
Nosler SR-30 & SR-22
With a tagline of “It’s time to hunt quiet,” there’s no doubt Nosler builds muzzle devices for a dedicated purpose. The bullet, ammunition, and firearm powerhouse first entered the suppressor space in 2022. Now, Nosler offers four options with a pair of .30-caliber and .22-caliber selections. The SR-30TI and SR-22TI are all-titanium, while the SR-30ALTI and SR-22ALTI are the real stars, offering considerably lighter weight with a titanium-aluminum alloy.
For instance, the 30ALTI weighs 9.2 ounces and can be had in either black or gray. The SR-22 is similar, weighs only 9 ounces and is rated for all .22-caliber firearms, including 5.56 NATO. Their modular design allows for baffle replacement and even easier cleaning. The cans attach over Nosler’s muzzle brake or via direct thread with an included adapter.
Centerfire Firearm Pairings
Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon, Savage 110, Mauser M18, Mossberg Patriot Predator
Rimfire Firearms Pairings
Ruger 10/22 Takedown, Volquartsen Black Mamba, Magnum Research Magnum Lite, CZ 457 Suppressor-Ready
Gemtech Abyss & Neutron
Gemtech has been producing quality suppressors for many years. Few hunters, however, know that the company is now under Smith & Wesson ownership. Together, they charge into 2023 with a pair of fresh silencers. While the names suggests more tactical uses – Abyss 5.56 and Neutron 7.62 – they’re actually plenty practical for hunting applications as well. The former is tasked with 5.56, 5.7x28, and up to 6mm ARC, while the latter lists chamberings from 5.7x28mm up to .300 Winchester Magnum.
Both are built of a titanium and stainless-steel blend. They make use of the company’s ETM adapter system, which essentially attaches to flash hiders. Their tubeless design uses high-efficiency baffles. The end cap designs are intended to mask more muzzle flash, and both are rated for full auto use, a testament to their build quality.
Rifle Pairings
Daniel Defense Delta 5, Henry Long Ranger Express, CVA Scout V2, CMMG Resolute
SilencerCo Hybrid 46M
SilencerCo is one of the most trusted names on the market, so it’s no surprise that one of its products makes our short list. It’s one of the best do-all cans for hunters who don’t want to acquire a tax stamp arsenal. The Hybrid 46M is a modular suppressor built of titanium, stainless steel, and Inconel. It can be used across a wide variety of platforms from rifles to pistols, and even sub guns, including full automatics.
The front module can be removed to create a shorter and lighter device that's still capable of quieting all centerfire pistol rounds as well as centerfire rifles as large as .45-70 Gov’t. That’s where our greatest interest lies. Shooters of the bigger bores – like the .45-70, .458 Socom, .338 Lapua Magnum, and all the way up to .460 Weatherby Magnum – will surely appreciate the versatility of this can.
Rifle Pairings
Henry All Weather Side Gate .45-70, Marlin 1895 in .45-70, Henry X-Model .360 Buckhammer, Ruger Precision Rifle .338 Lapua Mag
