Expanding on the company’s most popular rifle suppressor, Banish morphed its do-all multi-caliber quiet can into the new modular, HUB-compatible Banish 30-V2.

The all-titanium Banish 30-V2 expands on the previous Banish 30 by trimming a full inch and 2 ounces from the old design while still adding two additional – and removable – baffles. A modular extension now caps the tip of the suppressor, which also hosts updated rear threads cut for industry-standard 1.375x24-HUB mounts.

We got our hands on an early model for some testing and ran it through a bunch of range trips that included several long-range training sessions. Here’s how it fared for durability, accuracy, and the all-important quiet factor.

Table of Contents

Specifications
Features
Sound Testing
Accuracy & Reliability 
Pros & Cons 
Final Thoughts

Features

Built entirely out of titanium, the Banish 30-V2 is a .30-caliber suppressor capable of handling a wide range of rifle chamberings. That caliber list is expansive, covering everything from .300 Weatherby, .300 Win Mag, and .308 Win/7.62x51mm NATO down to .22 LR and .17 HMR.
 

Measuring either 8.17 inches or 6.4 inches, depending on whether or not you want to run the optional extension, even the extended length of the Banish 30-V2 is still 1 inch shorter than the original. That length savings is matched by a lighter 12.4-ounce weight (9.5 ounces without the extension) and an overall diameter of 1.5 inches.

Perhaps the best upgrade is the new industry-standard 1.375x24-HUB threading that makes this already flexible suppressor easy to mount with a variety of direct-thread and quick-detach mounting options. 
 

The Banish 30-V2 is also easy to disassemble and clean. The suppressor comes with all the tools you’ll need to remove the end cap, and the baffles come out freely from there. Its titanium construction and CanClean technology make it easy to clean and dry after extensive use.

The suppressor’s 11 Stifle Baffles can be reassembled in any order and are specifically designed to run with various calibers. To get you started, all new Banish 30-V2 suppressors also come with a direct-thread 5/8x24 mount.

Finally, this suppressor is completely manufactured and assembled right here in the USA.
 

Specifications

Here’s a quick breakdown of the basic specs for the Banish 30-V2:

Weight: 12.4 ounces (9.5 ounces without extension)
Length: 8.17 inches (6.4 inches without extension)
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Baffles: 11 or 8
Colors: Black or tan
Material: Titanium
Mount Type: 1.375x24 HUB (5/8x24 HUB mount included)
Self-service: Yes
Caliber Range: .300 Weatherby to .17 HMR
Sound Reduction: Up to 34.5 dB at the ear using .308 Win
Full-Auto Rating: Yes, but limited
Lifetime Warranty: Yes
 

Range Sound Testing

I ran this suppressor on my bolt-action CZ 600+ chambered for .308 Winchester and sporting a 20-inch barrel. I’ve put 160 rounds of various .308 Win through my CZ 600+, and most of that was with this suppressor attached. I did not clean the Banish 30-V2 during that time, and it had no issues with any noticeable warping or finish wear.

Now, it’s important to note some of the limitations of my testing. Unfortunately, few decibel readers can reliably manage unsuppressed firearm sound levels or any decibels above 130 dB. With that in mind, I can only really measure the “heard” noise level as a shooter.

We do have a generally known average decibel reading of 156.2 dB for .308 Win. For my testing, my first 20 rounds of shooting were unsuppressed at a range with baffled walls. These cause sound to bounce back and forth, and you can even hear the returning sound bouncing off the backstop after shooting. 

Unsuppressed, this rifle is well above a comfortable level for noise, even with hearing protection after just a few shots. But when it is suppressed with the Banish 30-V2, I found I could essentially shoot in comfort all day long. Hearing protection is still highly recommended when using this can, since even Banish's stated maximum 34.5 dB reduction would leave the sound in the realm of potentially damaging after repeaded repeated to noise over 70 dB.

While we don’t have extremely sensitive lab equipment, it was very clear to my own senses that this suppressor significantly deadened the sound of my .308 Win on the range. That was particularly helpful over an extended day of shooting. 

With the can on the end of the gun, the otherwise sharp gunshot noise was tamed to a comfortable phfft that was downright pleasant to shoot with for hours.
 

Accuracy & Reliability Testing

Since many folks may be looking at a can like the Banish 30-V2 for hunting or precision shooting needs, I decided to see if the addition of this suppressor changed anything about a gun’s expected accuracy. For that, I used my CZ 600+ American to measure some 100-yard and 200-yard accuracy.

This rifle comes with a sub-MOA guarantee with quality ammo. Thus, sub-MOA accuracy was my expectation with the suppressor attached as well. At first, I noticed that my point of impact shifted with the suppressor attached to the rifle, but not by terribly much.

After re-zeroing, here’s what I got on that range trip shooting five-shot groups at 100 yards with four types of ammo, with a short break to let the barrel cool between shots. 
 

The above results were rather surprising to me. I trust the rifle and suppressor to achieve the sub-MOA guarantee promised by CZ, but I was far less confident I would be able to do the same with consistency. However, the CZ 600+ is a tac driver and has a spectacular trigger.

The overall result was sub-MOA groups for all match-grade .308 Win ammo. My standard Aguila FMJ ball ammo also had a not-too-shabby 1.31-inch group. 

I then hit the range again a few weeks after shooting the above groups to prep for hunting season and set the CZ 600+ American up for a 200-yard hunting zero. 
 

Once again, to my surprise, the accuracy was uncanny with the suppressor and rifle combo. I’m not a bad shot by any means, and I have been doing some long-range training lately. Still, to say I am pleased with the above group is a significant understatement.

During testing, I also noticed a heat mirage in my scope after longer strings of fire, so it was necessary to allow the suppressor to cool down occasionally to avoid spoiling my accuracy. Keep that in mind if you are a high-volume shooter.
 

Lastly, to add some semi-auto fun to my testing, I threaded this suppressor onto my Zastava M70 ZPAP AK. Running standard 7.62x39mm ammo through it was no issue, and the sound was similarly deadened by the can. When I swapped over to subsonic ammo, I got only a very gentle phfft that seemed about as loud as the actual bullet hitting the berm. 
 

Alas, that subsonic ammo also failed to cycle due to its lower pressure. This is a known issue with many AK-pattern guns. I wouldn’t expect this can or most others to reliably cycle subsonic 7.62x39mm ammo through an AK, but it will do a great job quieting down standard AK ammo.
 

Pros & Cons

Here’s my short list of the pros and cons for the Banish 30-V2:

Pros:

• Good sound suppression up to 34.5 dB at the ear
• HUB-compatible threading
• All-titanium construction 
• Multi-caliber suppressor
• Modular design
• Easy to clean
• Shorter and lighter than older variant
• Option for 11 or 8 baffles
• No negative impact on accuracy
• Overall better, safer shooting experience

Cons:

• Only limited full-auto rating
• You will likely need to re-zero with the suppressor
• Can cause a heat mirage with your optic after multiple shots
• This suppressor is quite large for small-caliber rifles
   

Final Thoughts

I think of the Banish 30-V2 as a do-all option. There may be plenty of specialized cans that can surpass it in size, weight, and even noise reduction on specific firearms. But, if you’re like me, you likely have an itch to run a suppressor on several rifles. 

The Banish 30-V2 allows you to get multiple guns suppressed with a single device. Given the HUB-compatible design, you also have a horde of mounting options now available to you.