First Suppressor- Barrel Threading Question

[TGoody]

I didn't thread my 7mm rem mag because it's my long range (200-800 yards) hunting rifle and I thought if I suppressed it I would loose velocity... Was I wrong in thinking that!? If so I may knock it back a little (it's 26") and get it threaded too! It's the only one I DIDN'T thread...

[Mike D]

I didn't thread my 7mm rem mag because it's my long range (200-800 yards) hunting rifle and I thought if I suppressed it I would loose velocity... Was I wrong in thinking that!? If so I may knock it back a little (it's 26") and get it threaded too! It's the only one I DIDN'T thread...

Not at all. You may even see a little boost in velocity.

[bboswell]

Cutting barrel shorter will reduce velocity. The suppressor should not