308 Can on 5.56 rifle

[RWBlue]

I am thinking about using a 308 suppressor on a 5.56 AR.

Good idea?
Bad idea?

I expect it will be a little louder than a dedicated 5.56 suppressor, but we are talking about a supersonic round, so how much quieter would it be?

I am thinking it would have a little less blowback because of the larger suppressor size?

I am thinking it will be a good bit heavier.

Am I missing any major points before I start getting the thread adapters?

[sinister]

It'll work, no problem/no worrries. Works about the same.

7.62mm thread is normally different than 5.56, but a good gunsmith can take care of it.

Enjoy.

[LukeMacGillie]

Quietshootr can give you specifics. He has run one Gemtech suppressor on his M24 and M4 for quite awhile......