At CanCon: West 2026, I had my first opportunity to spend some time with the team at Tenet Suppressors and learn more about the company’s approach to suppressor design.
Based in Ohio, Tenet is a relatively young company focused on developing suppressors for bolt-action rifles. The company’s founder, an avid hunter, set out to create a suppressor that could deliver both sound reduction and meaningful recoil mitigation, particularly when shooting larger calibers.
The idea came from a familiar challenge for hunters shooting heavy-recoiling rifles: managing recoil can make it difficult to remain on target and observe the results of a shot.
Tenet’s approach combines sound suppression with recoil mitigation. Some of its designs incorporate an additional muzzle brake at the front of the suppressor, with the goal of reducing recoil while maintaining sound suppression.
I had the opportunity to experience that approach firsthand with two of the company’s suppressors.
Shooting Impressions
Buckskin — .300 PRC
I had the opportunity to shoot a .300 PRC equipped with Tenet’s Buckskin, a 3D-printed hybrid suppressor featuring an integrated muzzle brake at the front.
The experience was impressive. Sound reduction was substantial, and the recoil impulse felt closer to what I would expect from a .308 Winchester than a .300 PRC. The muzzle brake also appeared to help me remain on target, allowing me to observe the shot.
These are subjective impressions from a limited event demonstration, but the combination of sound suppression and recoil mitigation made the Buckskin an interesting option for larger-caliber bolt-action rifles.
Vesper — .300 Blackout
I also shot a .300 Blackout bolt-action rifle equipped with Tenet’s Vesper. During the demonstration, I fired supersonic ammunition to see how the suppressor would sound with that load.
The rifle was exceptionally quiet to my ears, and the recoil impulse was very light. I was also able to remain on target after the shot.
While the sound was impressive, I would need a chronograph to establish whether the ammunition remained supersonic. My observations were limited to the sound and recoil I experienced during the demonstration.
Initial Impressions
Both suppressors made a strong first impression. The combination of sound suppression and recoil mitigation was particularly interesting, especially when shooting the .300 PRC.
For hunters who regularly shoot larger-caliber bolt-action rifles, Tenet’s approach is worth a closer look. The ability to reduce both the sound signature and recoil impulse could be appealing to those who want to manage recoil while maintaining a clear view of their shot.
My time with Tenet’s suppressors was limited to an event demonstration, so I can’t speak to their long-term performance. However, based on what I experienced at CanCon: West, Tenet has a promising approach to suppressor design.