I have an AAC SPR/M4 in 5.56 coming and I was just wondering how or even if I need to clean it. Also, how many rounds will suppressors normally last if you can't clean them? Or do they just last indefinatly?
Suppressors How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
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Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
It's a centerfire can so you shouldn't ever really NEED to clean it. Cleaning is generally recommended and can be accomplished by various methods. Soaking it in brake or carb cleaner will do the trick. I have seen Zak Smith recommend an ultrasonic cleaner, but some companies advise it will void the warranty. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
Josh
It's a centerfire can so you shouldn't ever really NEED to clean it. Cleaning is generally recommended and can be accomplished by various methods. Soaking it in brake or carb cleaner will do the trick. I have seen Zak Smith recommend an ultrasonic cleaner, but some companies advise it will void the warranty. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer.
Josh
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Alright, yea brake clean should be fairly easy. How long usually should I soak it, and after about how many rounds should I clean it?
Alright, yea brake clean should be fairly easy. How long usually should I soak it, and after about how many rounds should I clean it?
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Not only should you not clean it for literally thousands and thousands or rounds, but for most designs it will be quieter if you don't.
Not only should you not clean it for literally thousands and thousands or rounds, but for most designs it will be quieter if you don't.
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Definetly don't need to clean centerfire rifle cans, unless you use them for 22lr doing double duty.
Rimfire, absolutely, pistol cal cans some yes some no..
HTH
When in doubt, call the maker
Definetly don't need to clean centerfire rifle cans, unless you use them for 22lr doing double duty.
Rimfire, absolutely, pistol cal cans some yes some no..
HTH
When in doubt, call the maker
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you clean the muffler on your cars?</div></div>
Haha I've been told that a few times too..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427Cobra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you clean the muffler on your cars?</div></div>
Haha I've been told that a few times too..
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Well, our experiences differ.
Depending on suppressor design, round count, weapon type, calibre and ammunition used, it is good to clean centrefire suppressors also.
This can be easily accomplished by dunking them in various cleaning solutions and an ultrasound machine will also be a good aid if available.
Best Regards!
Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors
Well, our experiences differ.
Depending on suppressor design, round count, weapon type, calibre and ammunition used, it is good to clean centrefire suppressors also.
This can be easily accomplished by dunking them in various cleaning solutions and an ultrasound machine will also be a good aid if available.
Best Regards!
Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Tuukka, interesting. At what round count would one want to clean out an Ase?
Tuukka, interesting. At what round count would one want to clean out an Ase?
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Ultrasound? Are you checking to see if it's pregnant?
Ultrasonic cleaner is what I think you mean and I have been advised by many not to resort to that but very rarely. As it can weaken welds. And thats not from just suppressor manufacturers thats from guys who are machinist and metallurgist.
Ultrasound? Are you checking to see if it's pregnant?
Ultrasonic cleaner is what I think you mean and I have been advised by many not to resort to that but very rarely. As it can weaken welds. And thats not from just suppressor manufacturers thats from guys who are machinist and metallurgist.
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Isn't there something about ultrasonic cleaners "eating" or pitting aluminum baffles ?
Isn't there something about ultrasonic cleaners "eating" or pitting aluminum baffles ?
Re: How would I go about cleaning my suppressor?
Gemtech says to soak theirs in kerosene or diesel fuel, and not to use anything else.
Gemtech says to soak theirs in kerosene or diesel fuel, and not to use anything else.
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