Thread: seized suppressor

Originally Posted by JWB

Why are people advising to remove and clean before storing? Gunsmiths and barrel makers have to earn a living too. Barrel-rot from failing to remove the suppressor and clean the barrel after every use, means a stuffed barrel quicker than waiting for a hunter to shoot a barrel out.

Iv never used one before , so do u pull the suppressor to bits & clean that as well after use ? presuming once the barrel has had a patch through it suppressor can go back on even in storage ? Are the A-Tec suppressors any good ?

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Iv never used one before , so do u pull the suppressor to bits & clean that as well after use ? presuming once the barrel has had a patch through it suppressor can go back on even in storage ? Are the A-Tec suppressors any good ?

Leave the suppressor off in storage even after cleaning the rifle. Not many suppressors are made for pulling apart to clean.

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Iv never used one before , so do u pull the suppressor to bits & clean that as well after use ? presuming once the barrel has had a patch through it suppressor can go back on even in storage ? Are the A-Tec suppressors any good ?

Powder residue is hygroscopic.

From the DPT instructions:
During shooting condensation is created inside the suppressor, containing amongst others ammonia (mixture of burnt powder and water). Failure to remove the suppressor within a reasonable period of time after shooting will cause rust to form in the gun barrel. It is therefore practical to unscrew the suppressor after shooting on a range before packing the firearm for transport. When hunting the suppressor must be removed after the end of the hunt. Store the suppressor so that air can flow freely through it and dry it out, if suppressor is put away wet a white powdery build-up may occur on the baffles, in this case just wipe it off and wipe thin oil over the baffles. When the suppressor is dry it is advantageous to spray a little oil (aerosol) into the suppressor. In short, treat the suppressor as you would treat your rifle.

Originally Posted by Moutere

Powder residue is hygroscopic.

From the DPT instructions:
During shooting condensation is created inside the suppressor, containing amongst others ammonia (mixture of burnt powder and water). Failure to remove the suppressor within a reasonable period of time after shooting will cause rust to form in the gun barrel. It is therefore practical to unscrew the suppressor after shooting on a range before packing the firearm for transport. When hunting the suppressor must be removed after the end of the hunt. Store the suppressor so that air can flow freely through it and dry it out, if suppressor is put away wet a white powdery build-up may occur on the baffles, in this case just wipe it off and wipe thin oil over the baffles. When the suppressor is dry it is advantageous to spray a little oil (aerosol) into the suppressor. In short, treat the suppressor as you would treat your rifle.

Wise words from DPT, pretty much our instructions as well for after use steps.

Suppressors themselves do not usually need much maintenance, if we are talking about typical hunting use round count yearly.

Best Regards!

Tuukka Jokinen
Ase Utra sound suppressors

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

Are the A-Tec suppressors any good ?

@Boaraxa
I've run an A-Tec suppressor for a number of years now,
in my opinion it is very good.