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Suppressors 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

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#1
I've asked elsewhere in the past without too many choices. Does anyone make a good 223 rated can which can be disassembled for cleaning?

I'd like to avoid buying multiple tax stamps for a .22-sized can.

The TAC-16 appears to be one of the few like this that I've found.
 
#2
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

There are very few centerfire cans out there that break down for cleaning. Centerfire cans do not require cleaning.

My advice, go ahead and buy a dedicated .22 LR can like the AAC element, SWR spectre, or Silencerco Sparrow. I shoot my .22 can 20x more than I shoot my centerfire cans and I really get more enjoyment out of it. I really regret not buying it first. Dont get me wrong, I love my centerfire can but the .22 can gives you more of a "hollywood" experience.

Save your money and buy a dedicated quality centerfire can after that.
 
#3
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

Why not just buy a 556 rated suppressor that can be dipped? Then you don't have to worry about taking it apart. Besides if you shoot a moderate amount of rimfire through your 556 suppressor then shoot some 556 through it, the 556 will blow out most of the crud.
 
#4
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why not just buy a 556 rated suppressor that can be dipped? Then you don't have to worry about taking it apart. Besides if you shoot a moderate amount of rimfire through your 556 suppressor then shoot some 556 through it, the 556 will blow out most of the crud. </div></div>
I've heard a few variations of this advice - both pro and con. Others have said a 223 can doesn't hush a .22lr anywhere near as quiet as a proper .22lr can.

All that said, I may soon reluctantly accept common knowledge and just buy the .22lr can. Likely the SWR Spectre as the previous poster suggested.

Any can makers want to make a boat load of cash? Start building a stout .22 caliber can that can be disassembled and includes 1 set of baffles for .22lr and another set of baffles to drop in for 223. Any reason something of that nature couldn't be done and get us "1 Tax Stamp" types the best of both worlds?
 
#5
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bp78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why not just buy a 556 rated suppressor that can be dipped? Then you don't have to worry about taking it apart. Besides if you shoot a moderate amount of rimfire through your 556 suppressor then shoot some 556 through it, the 556 will blow out most of the crud. </div></div>
I've heard a few variations of this advice - both pro and con. Others have said a 223 can doesn't hush a .22lr anywhere near as quiet as a proper .22lr can.

All that said, I may soon reluctantly accept common knowledge and just buy the .22lr can. Likely the SWR Spectre as the previous poster suggested.

Any can makers want to make a boat load of cash? Start building a stout .22 caliber can that can be disassembled and includes 1 set of baffles for .22lr and another set of baffles to drop in for 223. Any reason something of that nature couldn't be done and get us "1 Tax Stamp" types the best of both worlds?
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I am not an expert but I'd say the volume required to suppress a 22 LR is nowhere near what it is to suppress a .223. It would be really easy to build a .223 suppressor that would do a great job on a .22, but the thing would be so big and heavy you would not want to stick it on a .22 host.
 
#6
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

.22 rifle, .223 can is just fine, on a .22 pistol its usable, have done it many time and it is very quiet. The weight and F'ed off looks make it a Frank'n gun.

My .22's, rifle or pistol, with my .223 SAS can are quieter than my buddies SWR .22 can, especially with the pistol. The rifle its pretty much the same.

I am patiently waiting on YH .22 Mite....tic toc....tic toc...tic toc.
 
#7
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

HTG makes an excellent .223 can that can be disassembled – the Aris-4.

The centerfire cans do need to be cleaned, at some point. Rimfire is worse. After enough rounds, burnt powder will build up inside and reduce the effectiveness, and even accuracy, of any centerfire can.

Here is a video link of our Aris-4 in action. There was no suppressor failure at any time during this test (only magazine and ammunition issues
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Xzru7FOg8
 
#8
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

Mike - I assume you're HTG owner/rep.

Any legal issues or design constraints on a single can with two baffle sets, one suited for rimfire and another for 223?
 
#9
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

BP

I don't know if that has been done. I don't think that it is legal.

I'm not sure that you would gain a lot of benefit anyway. Rimfire baffles can be different. The biggest difference, however, is the material and tube. You can get away with aluminum baffles and a smaller tube for rimfire application. Overall, this makes the rimfire can lighter. Since you aren't changing the tube, you still have the larger size and weight issue with the .223 host suppressor tube.

The .223 can is overkill for a rimfire, but still equally as effective (just bigger and heavier).

(I am with HTG Silencers.)
 
#11
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glocker17</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No, spare baffles are not legal to possess in the US. </div></div>
I figured such a logical omission from the market would be due to politics.
 
#13
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

HTG warrants their cans to be free from defects. If you have any issues, send it in and we can assess the problem. Basically, if the can was mishandled or abused we can't warranty it. If there is a problem, however, we will resolve it. We have repaired/replaced several cans for customers where they have shot tens of thousands of rounds through them (without cleaning them). We recommend cleaning and they last longer. HTG wants satisfied customers.

HTG has been under new ownership for a little over a year. The great quality hasn't changed, but it has grown from a one person operation to a full CNC machine shop with better capabilities. We have a good product and good service and are slowly becoming more well known throughout the country.
 
#15
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

I have a Liberty Constitution on order it's also dual rated for .22LR and .223. A little cheaper than the mystic but not as versatile.
 
#17
Re: 223 rated can which breaks down for cleaning?

bp, buy a sealed .223. Buy a separate .22 can.

The .223 is one of the hardest rounds to properly suppress. No can disappoints more than the .223. It will take some time to find a really great one and when you do, you would be a fool to shoot a load of .22s through it.
 
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