Thread: Rimfire through a centerfire suppressor

Originally Posted by Tuukka

We do not recommend using .22LR in centrefire calibre suppressors.

As rimfire ammunition can be quite dirty and can produce a lot of fouling inside the suppressor.

And the most extreme case is one old BR Reflex suppressor coming back to us, that had most likely exploded due to the amount of unburned powder in it from massive rimfire firing.

We have not seen any other suppressor before or since, that had peeled out like that.

Rimfire suppressors are very economical to buy for those calibres.

Best Regards!

Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors

Less of an issue with a DPT as baffles unscrew so it can be assessed and cleaned if need be. I only use a 7mm Dpt on most of my rifles 7mm08, 6.5x47, 223 and 270. And have one dedicated 30cal magnum suppressor.