The Dead Air Nomad Ti XC direct thread FDE is the flat dark earth, direct thread version of Dead Air’s lightest .30-caliber Nomad (Dead Air part no. NOMADTIXCDTFDE). Dead Air designed the XC line to go further thanks to minimal weight, and this version is 6.74 inches long and 9.6 ounces in direct thread form. The suppressor is made from Grade 5 6Al-4V titanium with a 1.76-inch body diameter. Dead Air rates it for .300 RUM with a 4,400 ft-lb energy rating. It is aimed at hunters and precision shooters who want an earth-toned can on a lightweight rifle.

Key Specifications

• Caliber rating is .300 RUM, a wide span of .30-caliber rifle cartridges for such a light can.
• The energy rating is 4,400 ft-lbs, the ceiling Dead Air publishes for the Nomad Ti XC.
• Bore diameter is .30 caliber, sized for the cartridges it is rated for.
• Length in the direct thread configuration is 6.74 inches, against 6.35 inches for the body alone.
• Weight in the direct thread configuration is 9.6 ounces, against 7.4 ounces for the body alone.
• Body diameter is 1.76 inches, a compact profile for a can rated this high.
• The material is Grade 5 6Al-4V titanium, which keeps weight low and resists corrosion.
• The finish is FDE high-temperature Cerakote, with a nitride adapter and mount.
• This is the direct thread version, and Dead Air lists the Nomad Ti XC as HUB compatible so the mounting system can be changed later.
• Dead Air lists barrel restrictions of 12.5 inches for supersonic 5.56 NATO and 6 inches for subsonic .300 BLK, and the can is not full-auto rated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ATF approval to buy this? No. As of October 9, 2026, ATF no longer requires Form 4 approval, registration or a tax stamp for suppressors. It transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check through a Class 3 (SOT) dealer. State and local laws still apply.

Which finishes does Dead Air offer for the Nomad Ti XC? Dead Air lists raw titanium satin bead-blasted, black or FDE high-temperature Cerakote, each with a nitride adapter and mount.

Is the Nomad Ti XC full-auto rated? No. Dead Air lists it as not full-auto rated, for bolt-action and semi-auto rifles, with barrel restrictions of 12.5 inches for supersonic 5.56 NATO and 6 inches for subsonic .300 BLK.

Buy the Dead Air Nomad Ti XC Direct Thread Suppressor, .30 Cal, FDE

As of October 9, 2026, this suppressor transfers on a Form 4473 with a background check at your Class 3 (SOT) dealer, with no Form 4 or tax stamp; state and local laws still apply. Order through Dead Air Silencers‘s suppressors lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will handle the transfer.