This week, we're talking about suppressors, specifically the Banish 46-V2, capable of taming nearly every gun in your safe, up to and including the big boys like .338 Lapua. For those looking for a one-and-done suppressor solution, as our contributor Frank Melloni put it, the Banish 46-V2 is your can.
This suppressor was built to accommodate any projectile .46 inches in diameter or smaller, yet tips the scale at only 15.3 ounces. For those who’ve played in the big-bore silencer realm before, you’ll note that that’s about 7 ounces lighter than the original Banish 46, representing a weight savings of approximately 67 percent—impressive. It achieves this by retaining one of our favorite features of the original Banish 46: titanium alloy construction. With the exception of the single blast baffle, this suppressor is built entirely of this featherweight material. Although light, titanium alloy has a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel, making it one of the best choices for high-powered cartridges. The blast baffle is made of steel, as this material handles long periods of heat better. It’s the perfect combination of components.
A suppressor’s weight and length are going to play the largest role on the impact a muzzle device will have on your shooting, mainly due to their effect on sound suppression (the longer the suppressor, the more sound suppression it should provide, in theory) and barrel harmonics. While there is no way to tell how exactly this change in harmonics will affect your rifle’s accuracy other than to attach it and find out, assuming the best case scenario, most shooters find that a suppressor’s added length actually improves accuracy, and the extra weight always alters the balance point. Of course, there is such a thing as having too much of either.
The Banish 46-V2 hits the tape at 8 inches long with a diameter of just 1.6 inches. This provides enough space for effective suppression—about 30 decibels—while tightening up the package and bringing the balance point a full 2 inches closer than the original. That’s a big deal for those of us hunting in tight woods or from the confines of a treestand. When placed on a small package like one of the shorter-barreled lever-action rifles out there, the 46-V2 turns the bark of even the big thumpers into a mere growl.
Banish popularized the “industry standard” ⅝×24 TPI hub, which allows owners to mount their suppressor to nearly any threaded muzzle. The 46-V2 ships with a ⅝x24 TPI adapter installed, but it can be removed and replaced with a different size adaptor if needed. Currently, Banish offers at least eight replacement adaptors that virtually cover every pitch imaginable. These, too, are constructed of titanium and finished with the same black Cerakote as the suppressor and end cap.
Like its predecessor, the Banish 46-V2 is completely user-serviceable, which means you can disassemble it for cleaning by yourself using the included tools. Its baffles are keyed and interchangeable, so putting it back together is a simple process. Currently, the Banish 46-V2 will run you about $1,200, but if you’re looking for a one-and-done suppressor—one that can handle nearly every gun on the firing line—the Banish 46-V2 is an easy winner.
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