YHM T2 or K?

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Debating a dedicated can for 5.56. Considering the YHM Turbo T2 and Turbo K. One is shorter; other is a fraction quieter.

Which can and why?

At the $500 price point, should I go another direction?
 
I love my turbo k

On an ar I’m gonna be trying to wear a set of plugs anyway, the 2-3db is negligible compared to the handyness to me

On a bolt gun I might swing for a full can
 
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TK. You ought to have plugs in with a 5.56 regardless of the can, so go with the shorter/lighter option.

Or the MG7K.
 
I agree to a point, but the OP never said what the host would be. I was thinking for Varmint hunting, or general hunting. Blasting away on the range, I use plugs for most other than 45, 9mm and 22LR.
 
Host wouldn’t make a difference to me. I’m wearing plugs no matter what. But then again I also wear them cutting the grass, running a chainsaw, etc.

Without the can I’m wearing plugs and muffs…but shooting unsuppressed is just uncivilized.
 
The primary host will be an AR in 5.56. If rated for the barrel length, it may live on my 5.56 SBR.
 
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I have a T2 in NFA jail, hoping to have it out by end of June. It's going to live mostly on 11.5" AR with some use on 16". I went with the T2 because it's quieter, short AR's are just loud.
 
AR10ShooterinNC said:
I have a T2 in NFA jail, hoping to have it out by end of June. It's going to live mostly on 11.5" AR with some use on 16". I went with the T2 because it's quieter, short AR's are just loud.
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Agree! That is what I planned to use mine on. 11.5 or 12.5 for the most part and maybe some duel use for on a bolt gun. For hunting applications it is good to go on the SBR with no plugs.
 
RacerX said:
The primary host will be an AR in 5.56. If rated for the barrel length, it may live on my 5.56 SBR.
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Hi, new member here, haven't posted my formal introduction yet.

I just got my T2 out of jail a week ago (after 369 days!) and I had my AR pistol rebarreled from 7.5" to 10" due to minimum barrel length according to YHM. It's the setup pictured in the banner of my profile for reference.

I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but my N20 sounds great even in short configuration. Being dedicated 5.56 I'm expecting the same or better from the T2.

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92G said:
@ProfessorE

With a full size .223 suppressor I’d anticipate that being gassy AF. is it setup w an AGB? If not let us know how she runs.
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No adjustable gas block, but it was ok with the N20 on it. Obviously less back pressure with that larger diameter endcap, but yeah, I'll report back how I works. I might try a PRI charging handle if it's too much.
 
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ProfessorE said:
@Mr.Gadget

That's good to know. I was a little hesitant on the price, but if it works, it works!
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Im not sold on the SilencerCo yet enough to spend the 125$ they ask but the PRI has done fine for me.

Dont let anyone lie to you! You will still get gasses but the amount is so much less if you are not just doing mag dump after dump or full auto.

Side charger would be a better bet with the full enclosed upper receiver back.
 
Hansohn Brothers have stated they cannot tell the difference in the full size Turbo and Turbo K on gas guns. Turbo K on a YHM Kurtz kit is a great footprint. Another interesting option is the Otter Creek Labs Polonium, if you can find one.
 
Love my Turbo K. I'd like another. But I'd also like a few Rex cans. And a Resonator K.
 
When I started looking I was going to get a T2 and T2K.
Looking at reports I ended uo getting the T2 and the RK.
That gave me a K can for the 556 and also 308.
The RK is a little larger but the volume kind of makes up for the ID being larger shooting a 556.

If I can get a deal on a T2K I may make the jump.
I wish some of the shops would host demo days at outdoor ranges and have sound meters.
You really do not need to high tech, not looking true reduction numbers just looking side by side numbers, gut feel and what is perceived difference. Same day, same ammo, same gun, same weather..........
 
I have been trying to get something going with the local shops but no takers.
Offeren my cans and guns as part. Only ask is they handle insurance and part of ammo.
 
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I would love a demo day, I would be willing drive 8 hours to try out a bunch of different silencers.
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I shot 13 (maybe 14?) on the same host at an NFATalk metering event. All were mine except one.

I personally think having a meter is about priority number 42 on the list. Buy what sounds good to you, regardless of what the meter said. To me, tone is a much bigger factor in my enjoyment of shooting a particular can/host combo. Backpressure/blowback is right behind it.
 
So question for the group....
I have a RK and at the shop today I had in hand an T2k and RK.

Maybe 1/8 to 1/4" max longer for the RK.
Size being really close little longer so maybe touch more volume in the RK.
Having over bore to 30 cal may make it a touch louder shooting 5.56.
Having over bore is good if you plan to run all types of ammo and guns, just more forgiveness. Able to run the can on 5.56 and 308 would be a plus for the RK.

Why buy the T2K?
Side by side same gun same ammo, anyone have first hand info on it, maybe you own both?
 
The Turbo lineup can have a decent amount of backpressure. The larger bore of the RK should lessen that. One of those instances where shooting 5.56 is loud anyway, so you might choose the more pleasant shooting experience over the one a meter says is quieter. And it would depend on whether that meter was at the 1m mark or at the ear.
 
BigWaylon said:
The Turbo lineup can have a decent amount of backpressure. The larger bore of the RK should lessen that. One of those instances where shooting 5.56 is loud anyway, so you might choose the more pleasant shooting experience over the one a meter says is quieter. And it would depend on whether that meter was at the 1m mark or at the ear.
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That is why I got the RK was less back pressure. But everyone is raving about the T2K saying I should get one. Just not seeing it. Still need plugs, still somewhat loud and not hearing safe for say.

RK is Easier on the shooter with less blow back.

But as said if I find one in at the old price point 375 to 4oo I may would jump. Average is about 479 now.
 
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Surely somebody in on here in the Raleigh area has a TK that you could shoot side by side with your RK.
 
I have the TurboK and its terrible on back pressure compared to my other suppressors. For reference my other suppressors are a Surefire SOCOM Mini2, Surefire FA556 and a Deadair SandmanK.
 
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If one is not interested in an AGB or tunable piston system, I’d say .223 caliber can is a bad idea in general. like others have suggested, the overbore on a .30 cal can makes it so much more pleasant with respect to port pop, cycling, ejection and easier to tune as needed. I use the turbo K on my bolt action 223’s and my piston PWS rifles where it truly excels. My 22” .223 bolt action with turbo K is pleasant to shoot without ear pro. Crazy.

my can that sees the most use is a surprise to me….sandman K. It’s not super quiet but it gets like 80% of the way there with small footprint. On an AR it requires nearly zero tuning. I swapped on the flash hider endcap because I’m told that’s the right thing to do but I haven’t tested the flash differences.

the shorty cans may not be as effective on a short barrel rifle. from My time suppressing rifles I’ve learned the barrel length is really the main determinant of suppressor function. If the gas is still expanding when it reaches the baffles they can only do so much. And as a velocity whore I quickly lost interest in 223 SBRs.

on a bolt action the turbo will sound better than a resonator. I have both. However on anything with DI gas system the resonator will be way easier to setup and be less gassy.
 
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