Dead AirPrimal
.458 Rifle / .45-70 suppressor · HUB 1.375x24 interface · specs and compatibility from the manufacturer and independent testers
Notable features
- HUB Compatible
- No Barrel Restrictions
- TBAC Summit Tested
- Full-Auto Rated
length
7.9″
weight
16.4oz
MSRP
$899
length
7.9″
weight
16.4oz
calibers
.338–.458
material
Steel
interface
HUB 1.375x24
MSRP
$899
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- Overall length
- 7.9″
- Diameter
- 1.62″
- Weight
- 16.4 oz
- Material
- 17-4 Stainless Steel
- Finish / treatment
- Black Cerakote, Nitride
- Max caliber
- .46 Cal / .458
- Rated cartridges
- 9mm, .45 ACP, 45-70, .338 Lapua
- Base interface
- HUB 1.375x24
- Front cap
- Dead Air R-Series
- Backpressure
- Standard
- Full-auto rated
- Yes
- Barrel restriction
- None (manufacturer stated)
- MSRP
- $899
Prices are manufacturer's suggested retail (MSRP). What you pay may differ.
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- Base interface
- HUB 1.375x24
- Front cap
- Dead Air R-Series
The HUB 1.375x24 is an open standard: 494 mounts and 940 muzzle devices in our catalog fit this suppressor, including Dead Air HUB Fixed Mount .578x28, AAC 51T S.T.A.M.P. Mount and AB Suppressor AB Raptor Adapter. You aren't locked into one manufacturer's parts.
Which ones fit your barrel and host?
Check in the BuilderThe Thunder Beast Silencer Summit fires every suppressor entered on the same gun, with the same equipment. Primal was measured in 4 tests. Figures can only be compared with others from the same test, so each one links to everything else fired on that gun.
Bolt-action and lever rifles
- .308, 20" bolt-action rifle 2023130.4 dBat the ear · 25.2 dB quieter than unsuppressed64 tested →
- .45-70, 16" lever-action rifle 2023137.8 dBat the ear4 tested
- .45-70 subsonic, 16" lever-action rifle 2023130.1 dBat the ear4 tested
Gas-operated rifles and carbines
Measurements published by Thunder Beast Arms Corp. How to read these
Measured sound results are in the Sound tests section above.
Independent test
- The Primal can accept an SD500 booster assembly, enabling use as a handgun silencer.
- The Primal supports direct thread, KeyMo, Xeno, and 3-lug mounting systems.
- The suppressor body is coated with a high-heat Cerakote finish, while the mount and end cap receive a Nitride treatment for lifelong durability.
- The Primal is constructed from 17-4 Stainless Steel, chosen for its high strength-to-weight ratio, low maintenance, and durability.
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- The Primal is rated to handle the extreme pressures produced by large magnum cartridges like .338 Lapua.
- The Primal is optimized for larger cartridges such as the .458 SOCOM, .45-70 Gov't, and .450 Bushmaster, while remaining versatile enough for use on sub-caliber handguns.
- The Dead Air Primal ships with an LT302 5/8-24 thread insert, an SD502 HUB To P-SERIES thread adapter, and a set of TL wrenches.
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Manufacturer claim
- A multi-purpose .46 caliber suppressor; direct thread, quick-attach KeyMo, accuracy-driven Xeno, pistol boosters, and 3-lug mounts are all supported via its industry-standard rear threads and the HUB to P-Series adapter.
- HUB mounting system compatible; with the included HUB to P-Series adapter it accepts P-Series mounts and is ready for Nomad, Wolfman, and Ghost compatible mounts out of the box.
- Materials: 17-4 PH Stainless Steel.
- Finish: Black Cerakote® body, Nitride attachments.
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- Energy rating: 5100 ft lbs.
- Full auto rated: Yes.
- Usage: The perfect “do-all” silencer that will withstand years of heavy use.
- Includes a 5/8-24 direct thread mount and the HUB to P-Series adapter.
- Caliber rating: .458 caliber with energies up to .338 Lapua.
- Barrel restrictions: None.
- Handles calibers from 9mm to .45 ACP, and 45-70 to .338 Lapua.
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