Description
The Wolverine PBS-1 was built around the idea that one suppressor should cover an entire safe full of com-bloc hardware, and thread inserts like this one are how that promise gets kept. The WV208 gives your Wolverine an M16x1 left-hand interface, which is the thread pattern found on the Russian RPD. Screw it in, snug up the collar, and a rifle that most suppressor companies never bothered to support suddenly has a proper host mount.
How the Wolverine 16mm RPD Insert Works
Dead Air designed the Wolverine's mounting system so the inserts do the adapting and the can stays the same. This insert has a .30 caliber bore and drops into the front of the Wolverine just like the rest of the WV200 series. Since it falls into the smaller thread family alongside the M13, M14, M15, 1/2×28, and 5/8×24 inserts, it uses the standard M14 collar that already comes with the Wolverine. No extra collar purchase, no special tools, just swap and shoot. That is a big part of why Wolverine owners tend to collect these inserts over time. One suppressor ends up covering everything from a WASR to a VZ58 to an RPD, and switching between hosts takes about a minute.
Built to Handle RPD Duty
An RPD is not a gentle host, so this insert is machined from stainless steel with a black nitride finish for wear and corrosion resistance. The nitride treatment matches the rest of the Wolverine's hardware and holds up to the heat and carbon that belt-fed and semi-auto RPD builds throw at everything near the muzzle. At well under a quarter pound, it adds nothing meaningful to the weight of your setup.
If you own a Wolverine and an RPD, this is the missing link between the two. RPD-pattern guns are one of those platforms where suppressor options are slim, so having a factory Dead Air part that handles it correctly, with the right left-hand thread pitch, saves you from sketchy adapter stacking or gunsmith workarounds.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dead Air Silencers
- Manufacturer Part Number: WV208
- UPC: 810128160834
- Model: Wolverine PBS-1
- Thread Pitch: M16x1 LH (16mm left hand)
- Host Platform: Russian RPD pattern rifles
- Bore Diameter: .30 caliber
- Material: Stainless steel
- Finish: Black nitride
- Required Collar: Standard M14 collar (WV101, included with the Wolverine suppressor)
- Shipping Weight: 0.13 lb
What’s Included
- Dead Air Wolverine 16mm RPD thread insert (WV208)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wolverine 16mm RPD insert come with a collar?
No, but you likely already have the one you need. The smaller thread inserts in the Wolverine lineup, including this M16x1 LH insert, use the standard M14 collar that ships with the Wolverine suppressor itself. Only the M24 and M26 inserts require different collars.
What rifles does the WV208 thread insert fit?
This insert is made for the Russian RPD and RPD-pattern builds, which use an M16x1 left-hand muzzle thread. If your rifle has a different thread pattern, Dead Air makes a full range of Wolverine inserts covering AKM, AK-74, VZ58, HK, Galil, and standard AR thread pitches.
Will this insert work with suppressors other than the Wolverine?
It is designed specifically for the Dead Air Wolverine PBS-1 mounting system. The insert threads into the rear of the Wolverine and locks in place with the collar, so it is not a universal adapter for other cans. If you run a different Dead Air suppressor, check their fitment guide for the right mount.
How hard is it to swap Wolverine thread inserts?
Very easy. The inserts are designed to be changed by hand in about a minute, so one Wolverine can move between multiple rifles with different thread patterns. Owners routinely run several inserts and rotate a single can across their whole collection.




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