BigDaddy
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- Feb 7, 2014
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There used to be a great article written on rrdvegas.com.
I saw that article and saved it as an htm page. I don't know how to post it here. If anyone knows send me a message.
There used to be a great article written on rrdvegas.com.
I saw that article and saved it as an htm page. I don't know how to post it here. If anyone knows send me a message.
That said, what is the best way and products to use for carbon removal?
I will. Thanks T.Outrider, if you think of it at the pig roast remind about this subject as I have an interesting story. Probably best if Chad is not around lol, kidding.
There used to be a great article written on rrdvegas.com. Guy shot a lot of .22 suppressed; like a thousand rounds at a time. He did a lot of experimentation. The site is no longer available for some reason.
End result is he found tumbling the stainless baffles and even threaded pieces in SS media with dishwasher detergent, water and lemishine for a couple hours made them like new. I recall that some ceracoted stuff may have gotten dinged up. But the stainless media did not hurt the baffled or even threaded parts.
He would the. Heat them in the oven, drop them in 100% silicon oil or dot 5 brake fluid and let them cool for a couple hours. Then let them sit to drip/dry on a cookie sheet with paper Towles and reassemble. His assessment was that the silicone oil made future cleaning easier.
His write up was quite impressive with many pictures and I wish it was still available.
This is all from memory, but I read it not too long ago. I tried it and found it effective. I have not found walnut media to be very effective as the build up is too thick.
Thank you for tracking this down. I am new to the world of suppressor ownership (have two in NFA jail right now), so the more info I have, the better. Hopefully some variation of this maintenance plan will help me keep my cans clean.Found a copy in an website archive:
http://web.archive.org/web/20161104063835/http://www.rrdvegas.com:80/silencer-cleaning.html
Found a copy in an website archive:
http://web.archive.org/web/20161104063835/http://www.rrdvegas.com:80/silencer-cleaning.html
I wish I saved it. You may be able to convert it to a PDF or word doc and upload it.
Found a copy in an website archive:
http://web.archive.org/web/20161104063835/http://www.rrdvegas.com:80/silencer-cleaning.html
My .22 can has SS baffles. I wet tumble them with SS media and dishwashing liquid. Come out looking new.