When you’re contemplating the purchase of a suppressor there are generally two paths to consider. The first is a dedicated special purpose suppressor that you plan to use for only one application and for a single firearm. The other path is down the general purpose road where you’re looking for a suppressor you can use on multiple firearms, even those of different calibers. For most shooters—especially when it comes to their first suppressor—the general purpose path is usually the best idea. I’ve now spent almost a year working with Silencer Central’s new Banish 30 V2 suppressor and it might just be the best general purpose suppressor currently on the market.
The Banish 30 V2 suppressor is a lighter, more compact, and quieter version of Silencer Central’s old Banish 30 suppressor. The Banish 30 V2 is built from 100% titanium. It is 1.5 inches in diameter and in its long form it contains 11 baffles, measures 8.17 inches long, and weighs 12.4 ounces. But the Banish 30 V2 can be shortened by unscrewing the front section which reduces the overall length to 6.4 inches and reduces the weight to 9.5 ounces. In this short configuration the suppressor still contains eight baffles. As for noise reduction, according to Silencer Central, when mounted on a 308 Winchester rifle in its long configuration it will deliver 34.5 dB of noise reduction, which is well below the hearing safe threshold.
Mounting
As for mounting, the Banish 30 V2 is compatible with the new HUB mounting system. Though the 5/8×24 is the standard thread pitch when it comes to rifle muzzles, some rifles come with different thread pitches. This is especially true with European manufactured firearms or rifles with ultra-thin barrels. With the HUB mounting system you purchase a HUB adapter with a thread pattern to match the muzzle of your firearm. That HUB mount adapter then screws into the back of the suppressor, and it allows you to use the Banish 30 V2 on a variety of firearms with HUB mounts of different thread patterns.
What might surprise you is that there are a lot of different muzzle thread patterns out there. To help you make the perfect fit to your firearm, Silencer Central offers HUB mounts in 23 different thread patterns, so it’s important to know exactly what thread pattern your muzzle/s have. Your Banish 30 V2 will come with the HUB mount of your choice, and you can order additional HUB mounts for $99 each.
Configuring
You might be wondering why you would want a suppressor that you could shorten, and I’ll give you a perfect example. The rifle I most often use my Banish 30 V2 on is my Wilson Combat New Ultra Light Arms (NULA) Model 20S chambered for the 300 HAMR. This is a compact cartridge sized to work in and AR15 magazine and it does not produce a lot of gas. In its short configuration the Banish 30 V2 does an excellent job of suppressing this rifle/cartridge combination. However, when I want to run the Banish 30 V2 on my 6.5 PRC or on a rifle chambered for another cartridge with a higher capacity case, I add the additional section that contains an additional three baffles to help with noise and recoil reduction. This is one of the things that makes the Banish 30 V2 ideally adapted for general purpose use; you can adjust it to best service whatever cartridge/firearm you’re shooting.
This suppressor comes out of the box in its long configuration. To shorten it, you take the included wrench adapter that fits in the odd shaped cutout on the end cap of the suppressor, and by inserting the hex wrench—that also comes with the Banish 30 V2—into that adapter, you simply unscrew the end cap. Then, you grab the extended section and unscrew it too. Once you have removed the end section that contains the additional three baffles, just use the adapter and wrench to install the end cap on the main section of the suppressor. Then you can store the extension in the suppressor’s box.
Servicing and Cleaning
Just as with the original Banish 30, you can disassemble the Banish 30 V2 for cleaning. Cleaning the suppressor can extend its life, ensure it’s providing optimum noise and recoil reduction, and safeguard against separating the suppressor sections after a lot of shooting. Silencer Central suggests you cleaning between every 50 to 100 shots, and I’ve found this to be good advice. When I’m using the Banish 30 V2 on my 300 HAMR, I can shoot 100 rounds before it becomes extremely fouled. However, if I’m shooting it on a higher pressure cartridge with more powder capacity, the limit is about 50 shots to make sure the suppressor remains easy to disassemble.
To service the Banish 30 V2, separate the sections and unscrew the HUB mount. Next, you’ll want to spray the inside of the suppressor and the end caps with a carbon solvent—I generally use Ballistol—and let it set for about 24 hours. After giving the solvent time to work, just push the baffles out of the main and extension tubes. You might not be able to do this by hand, and if that’s the case, screw the HUB mount back on, and use Silencer Central’s baffle removal tool, which retails for $69.99. In fact, if was buying a new Banish 30 V2 I would also order the baffle removal tool at the same time. In the long run it can save you a lot of headaches, especially if you substantially exceed the 50 to 100 round count before cleaning. Once you have the suppressor fully disassembled you can manually clean the carbon from all the internals or just dump everything into a sonic cleaner.
Once the Banish 30 V2 is clean it’s time to reassemble, and you must put the baffles back in the correct order. Silencer Central has an online instruction manual that details disassembly and assembly, to include the correct baffle stack. Stack the eight baffles for the main suppressor tube on your workbench with the front baffle on the table, paying attention to line up the key on each baffle. Then just slide the main tube over the baffles and do the same with the remaining baffles and the short tube extension section. It’s good idea to apply anti-seize on all suppressor threads to better facilitate servicing later on. Once you have the suppressor fully assembled, install the end cap with between 110 and 120 foot-pounds. The Banish 30 V2 can also be used with a muzzle brake, and the instructions cover proper installation with that option.
Testing
I’ve tested the Silencer Central Banish 30 V2 on a wide variety of firearms to include a Sig Sauer P322 pistol, a Savage Ultralite bolt action in 308 Winchester, my custom Scout Rifle in 308 Winchester, and Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifles in 6.5 PRC and 7mm Backcountry. Though as stated, the V2 get the most use on my NULA rifle in 300 HAMR, where it generally lives. On the HAMR it has probably been fired about 250 times and all told on all guns, about 500 times. Based on my ears, in its long configuration the Banish 30 V2 did seem a tad quieter than the Banish Backcountry, Wilson Combat Silent Bandit, and the Q Trash Panda—three other suppressors I frequently use—and in its short configuration sound suppression was about the same.
What I really like is the Banish 30 V2 is its adaptability, especially when switching between compact and not-so compact rifles. For example, on my 308 Winchester Scout Rifle with its 19 inch barrel—just as with on the NULA in 300 HAMR with its 16-inch barrel—the Banish 30 V2 is ideal in its short configuration, and other rifles chambered for cartridges that operate at higher pressures or have a lot more powder capacity the longer version provids more noise reduction without adding a tremendous amount of weight or length.
Final Word
Good suppressors are not inexpensive suppressors, but fortunately after 1 January 2026 you will no longer have to pay the $200 tax to the government. Still, the Banish 30 V2 is going to set you back about a grand. And while that might seem overly expensive, remember this is a fully serviceable, sound and size adjustable suppressor that you can use on any firearm you have that’s 0.30-caliber or less. For a straight up hunting suppressor I prefer the slightly lighter but non serviceable Banish Backcountry, and for the serious magnum cartridges I like the also serviceable but more expensive Silencer Central Meateater suppressor with its integral anchor brake. However, there are several guns I used the Banish 30 V2 on almost exclusively, and I think it is the best 0.30-caliber or smaller general purpose suppressor out there.
There are three final points you should consider. First, if you would like to have a Banish 30 V2 but your rifle barrel is not threaded, Silencer Central offers a barrel threading service. You just send them your gun, and they thread the barrel and return it to your doorstep. Second, if you purchase from Silencer Central, you can do everything from the comfort of your own home, and they can ship the suppressor direct to your doorstep too. They even let you make payments while you’re waiting for your paperwork to be approved. And finally, Silencer Central offers a lifetime warranty against all manufacturing defects and damages caused by normal use. They will repair or replace—free of charge—any of their Banish Suppressors.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Silencer Central (silencercentral.com)
Model: Banish 30 V2
Caliber: 0.308 and less
Cartridge Rating: 17 HMR to 300 Weatherby Magnum
Diameter: 1.5 inches
Weight: 12.4 ounces at full length, 9.5 ounces in short configuration
Length: 6.4 to 8.17 inches
Baffles: 11 in long configuration, 8 in short configuration
Materials: 100% titanium
Finish: Sniper Grey Cerakote
Sound Reduction: 34.5 dB (308 Winchester in long configuration)
Accessories/Features: HUB mount, wrench, and end cap adapter
Price: $999.00
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