Heber City, UT – Dead Air Silencers announces that its Nomad Ti OTB has been named the 2026 Athlon Untamed Hunting Suppressor of the Year, earning top honors for its innovative design, lightweight construction, and performance. The recognition reinforces Dead Air's commitment to engineering advanced suppressor solutions that meet the evolving demands of today's hunters and shooting enthusiasts.
The 2026 Athlon Untamed Hunting Suppressor evaluation compared five suppressors across multiple performance categories, including weight, aesthetics, overall size, recoil, POI shift, dispersion, measured and perceived sound, and value. The Nomad Ti OTB earned the highest overall score, distinguishing itself among leading industry competitors.
The Nomad Ti OTB (over-the-barrel) is one of Dead Air's newest suppressors built for modern hunting rifles. Rated for cartridge calibers up to .300 RUM and 7mm Backcountry, the new Nomad Ti OTB derives its name from its ingenious over-the-barrel configuration. Rather than positioning the blast chamber fully forward of the muzzle, as with conventional suppressor designs, the Nomad Ti OTB expands the blast chamber over the barrel which results in less backpressure and better sound suppression.
Designed for modern hunting rifles, the Nomad Ti OTB accommodates cartridges up to .300 RUM and 7mm Backcountry. Its innovative over-the-barrel configuration positions the blast chamber partially over the barrel, reducing overall added length, adding just 4.6 inches to overall rifle length, while managing backpressure and delivering effective sound suppression.
"The Nomad Ti OTB represents what we strive to achieve at Dead Air – focused engineering that delivers meaningful advantages in the field," said Ernie Beckwith, CEO at Dead Air Silencers. "We're honored to receive this recognition from Athlon Untamed and appreciate the opportunity to have our product evaluated alongside other suppressors. This award reflects the dedication our team brings to developing solutions that help hunters perform with confidence."
Manufactured through additive manufacturing using 6Al4V Grade 9 titanium, the suppressor combines strength and lightweight performance in a compact package. Measuring 7.65 inches long and 1.76 inches in diameter, it weighs just 10.5 ounces. The Nomad Ti OTB is compatible with Dead Air's Xeno Radial Brake and features a 4,400+ ft-lb muzzle energy rating.
For more info on Nomad Ti OTB or other premium suppressor systems and accessories, visit DeadAirSilencers.com.
About Dead Air Silencers: Dead Air Silencers is dedicated to producing precision, innovative suppressors tailored task specific for law enforcement, military, recreational range shooting, hunting and competitive applications. Their commitment to durability, performance, and customer satisfaction is evident in every product they create, catering to both professionals and enthusiasts who demand only the best.
