Suppressed 45-70

[longfastglass]

Just out off curiosity, has anyone run a SiCo Octane 45 HD on their 45-70. I know this is kinda specific, but my Marlin and I are tired of waiting for an answer from SiCo. LOL

 

[Twitch2120]

I wouldn't do it until you have a go ahead from SiCo. Gas volume is significantly more and I imagine muzzle pressure will be higher as well. Probably a no go but I dont have anything concrete

 

[Jblue]

I have drawn blue prints similar to those shotgun shell inserts that accept different calibers. If a .50 cal suppressor could be made to accept different sleeves that thing would sell like hot cakes. If anyone knows anything about running with an idea shoot me a pm.

But a 45-70 with the volume down sounds like a really cool idea.

 

[harrycalahan]

Go to the full auto shoot in week or two and ask one of the Sico reps.

 

[longfastglass]

They said no go as I assumed. I was hoping. Looks like I’ve got a big bore in the works now. LOL.

 

[harrycalahan]

https://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/full-auto-frenzy-november-9.2060932/

This is assuming someone from SiCo will be there. Not sure if they’ve made an appearance in the past before or not. But there will be guys there with the answer for sure.

 

[Allsmiles]

Pressure and gas volume is probably why they said no most likely. 223 will work in a 22lr can...once. Best not to destroy a NFA item with all the headaches it would take to get it repaired.

 

[palmettomoon]

I sure wouldn't try it having loaded and fired a lot of both. You might, might get by with a BP pressure load (using a lead bullet @ 1,070 fps) but I still wouldn't risk destroying something I waited a year to hold after paying for it on purchase.

 

[rOmiLaYu]

With subsonic loads, you will be fine. There's a guy on here who runs a rig like that. But with full house stuff, I'd say no.

I currently have a Lane 458 for my 1895, just need to get it threaded.

 

[longfastglass]

As I figured, they said No Go. I’m knowledgeable enough not to “try” it... LOL