The Sandman X is the pinnacle of Dead Air’s commitment to performance and an evolution of the venerable Sandman line, using decades of research to optimize sound, balance back pressure and eliminate flash for semi-automatic and bolt-action rifles alike. Shoot On 2025 Excellence Award recipient.
Built for professional-grade heavy-duty use in Haynes 282 superalloy with no barrel length restrictions. Ships with a 5/8-24 Xeno 3-prong flash hider and Xeno adapter, or a 5/8-24 KeyMicro flash hider and KeyMo adapter; the KeyMo GOV version adds secondary retention. A serialized 160th SOAR / 5th SFG engraved edition is also offered at the same MSRP.
- Caliber rating: .30 cal up to .300 RUM (4,200 ft-lb)
- Length: 6.4 in (Xeno) / 6.9 in (KeyMo) / 6.9 in (KeyMo GOV)
- Diameter: 1.65 in
- Weight: 14.5 oz / 16.8 oz / 16.9 oz
- Mount: Xeno, KeyMo or KeyMo GOV (muzzle device included)
- Threads: 5/8-24 flash hider included; other pitches available
- Material: Haynes 282; black or FDE high-temp Cerakote
- Full-auto rating: Full-auto rated, no barrel length restrictions
- Warranty: Dead Air lifetime
MSRP $999 to $1,149 depending on mount. Sold to order by Precision Shooting LLC, an authorized Dead Air dealer (MSRP shown: Xeno). NFA suppressor transferred on ATF Form 4 through Precision Shooting LLC (Type 07 FFL / Class 2 SOT); the federal transfer tax has been $0 since January 2026.
