Over-the-barrel suppressors have the advantage of maintaining an adequate volume for maximum sound reduction while still keeping a rifle/suppressor package at a reasonable overall length for situations where size is an issue, such as backcountry hunting. New for 2026, Dead Air Silencers is adding an over-the-barrel (OTB) option to its Nomad line of hunting suppressors.
Placing part of the Nomad Ti OTB’s blast chamber around the barrel, instead of having it all in front of the muzzle, results in two advantages according to the company. First, the installed length of the suppressor is less than a conventional suppressor of similar volume. While the Nomad Ti OTB has an overall length of 7.65 inches, it adds just 4.6 inches to the overall length of the rifle to which it is attached. Second, an OTB design means that the suppressor’s weight bias is shifted back to the shooter for better balance and less fatigue for off-hand shots in the field.
The Nomad Ti OTB follows the rest of the Nomad Ti suppressor lineup in that it is constructed of 3D-printed 6Al4V Grade 9 titanium. It is machined to mount to Dead Air’s Xeno radial muzzlebrake (included), which is made of 17-4 stainless steel and mounts to 5/8-24 TPI barrel threads. With a diameter of 1.76 inches, it weighs 10.5 ounces. It is rated for cartridges of up to 4,400 foot-pounds of muzzle energy, including the .300 RUM and 7 mm Backcountry. Finish options are a black or flat dark earth high-temp Cerakote.
The Dead Air Silencers Nomad Ti OTB has an MSRP of $1,049. For more information, see the company’s website.
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