Thread: seized suppressor

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Im suprised no one has suggested cutting it off yet. Oops I just did!

I was going to but ya bet me to it, so just use Brute Force

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.

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.

Vice grips!

If you want a really good penetrating oil, use a product called Pentron, about $30 bucks a can, but haven't found anything that beats it!!

I just got my hands on one yesterday cant believe how quite it is (first ) iv used on a centre fire ,no ear muffs required really impressed it weighs 12 oz so adds a bit of weight but I like it.

Originally Posted by Boaraxa

I just got my hands on one yesterday cant believe how quite it is (first ) iv used on a centre fire ,no ear muffs required really impressed it weighs 12 oz so adds a bit of weight but I like it.

@Boaraxa
I run this one on a Sako FinnLight in 6.5,as I said I think it's very good
Modular silencers
The CMM4
I've been caught before and seized the first to modules so am carful now to take it off and loosen the modules after a range session while thy are still warm.
Going to try a DPT on my 30 06 just not sure which one.

Originally Posted by jakewire

@Boaraxa
I run this one on a Sako FinnLight in 6.5,as I said I think it's very good
Modular silencers
The CMM4
I've been caught before and seized the first to modules so am carful now to take it off and loosen the modules after a range session while thy are still warm.
Going to try a DPT on my 30 06 just not sure which one.

I've used the A-tec modular on my 85SS at highly recommend it. The only minor design problem for NZ is the recesssed end which can collect rainwater if you carry the gun muzzle up over your shoulder. I took 2 modules out and its still good sound reduction (7mmm08).

I've gone to a DPT for my 6.5 Grendel and it seems great too. Took off all the removable baffles to minimise weight and length. DPT do sell a special wrench to take apart stubborn suppressors. But if you use a lithium based grease, dismantle and spray with CRC5.56 after each day as they recommend there will be no problem. The white/blue deposits mentioned shed flakes are hard as sand and will jam your threads so perhaps that's why they recommend the CRC to keep them in place. Give the DPT guys a ring and they will help you out.

I would go with the "fire a few shots", spray on penetrating oil and clean off with white spirits then grip it really hard with your bare hands while its still warm. Single men and mechanics have more success with this.

So did the suppressor come off?

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

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