Winning Whitetail Season with the Banish MeatEater

This fall, I found myself in a scenario that every hunter dreams about: a big, mature Michigan buck showing up right in front of my blind. Mid-Michigan’s farmland and mixed woodlots are known for producing respectable deer, but this particular buck stood out and the stars aligned!

Banish MeatEater: All New for 2024

This hunt wasn’t just about the deer—it was also the perfect opportunity to test the all-new Banish MeatEater suppressor from Silencer Central. Released for 2024, this suppressor represents a collaboration between one of the industry’s leading suppressor manufacturers and the iconic MeatEater brand. The result is a purpose-driven design meant to enhance the hunting experience.

Savage Arms Axis 2: A Perfect Match

To pair with the new suppressor, I chose the updated-for-2024 Savage Arms Axis 2 rifle. Known for delivering reliable accuracy at an affordable price point, the Axis series has long been a favorite among deer hunters. The 2024 iteration takes it up a notch, offering improved ergonomics, a crisp trigger, and new look.

Together, the Banish MeatEater suppressor and the Savage Axis 2 created an incredibly manageable shooting platform. For me, the sound reduction that a suppressor offers when hunting helps me maintain situational awareness, while the recoil mitigation contributes to better accuracy and shot consistency. With a suppressor, I find it easier to maintain a calm, controlled mindset at the critical moments pre and post trigger break.

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Make the Leap

Silencer Central has built its reputation on making the suppressor purchasing experience as hassle-free as possible. Rather than navigating confusing forms and lengthy wait times on your own, you can start by selecting the suppressor of your choice directly from their website. From there, Silencer Central’s team takes the lead, handling everything from filing the required ATF eForm paperwork to collecting your fingerprints and ensuring your photo submission meets legal standards. Throughout the process, you’ll receive guidance and updates, eliminating the guesswork that often accompanies buying a suppressor.

Once the ATF approval is secured, you can look forward to an entirely different kind of convenience—home delivery. Instead of arranging a pickup through a local dealer, Silencer Central will ship your suppressor directly to your doorstep, making it easier than ever to own and enjoy your suppressor.

If you’re considering making a move to a suppressed hunting rig in 2024, give Silencer Central a look. Pairing the new Banish MeatEater suppressor with something like the new Savage Arms Axis 2 rifle is a surefire way to upgrade your field experience. Head over to www.silencercentral.com or call 866-717-5495 to get started. You won’t be disappointed—and who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself behind the crosshairs of a once-in-a-lifetime buck next season, too.

Andy Husek

Andy has been a lifelong Outdoorsman and has hunted and fished all over the world but his home state of Michigan is near and dear to his heart. He grew up fishing the Great Lakes and mostly hunted waterfowl and small game until his teenage years when he quickly became an avid big game hunter and embraced the art of long range shooting. With the help of several long range courses he has become proficient at shooting out to 1,000 yards with his longest confirmed shots being in excess of 1,700 yards. He has hunted North America from the northernmost parts of Alaska to the southernmost parts of Florida and everywhere in between. He has even made the trip across the pond several times to hunt in Africa. When he is not hunting or fishing he is coaching travel softball and watching his two daughters play the sports they love. In between hunts and when they have a break from sports he and his family enjoy spending time outdoors in the beautiful state of Michigan skiing, boating and camping.