Suppresor covers

Pinecone · Sep 19, 2015

What firearm and what rate of fire?

I have a Armageddon gear cover, but used on a bolt gun. Covers are used to reduce mirage affecting your scope view.

I also have a Bowers cover for removal and transport if I need to leave quickly.

Sundazes · Sep 20, 2015

I have a Cole-tac cover for a Specwar 762 (bolt gun)i use to reduce mirage. I don't use it for transport though. I got a plumbers pad from one of the box stores to wrap up the really hot suppressors for transport and set it down on things. But, I am liking the steel thermos idea. Chad mentioned this before and I forgot all about it.
I was at the range with my son several weeks ago and we were running late. The can was hotter than hell. I had to wait a while for it to cool off enough to even set it down. I got the pad after that trip. I believe I had trouble finding a steel thermos (didn't look that hard) that was log enough for a Specwar. I think I will have to revisit that.
I would not use anything that does not have a high heat rating on it.

swinokur · Sep 20, 2015

And the heat rating is my concern when trying the canvas tool bag. I have looked and can't find a max temperature for #10 cotton duck.

any help appreciated of course.

Xshot · Sep 20, 2015

swinokur said:
And the heat rating is my concern when trying the canvas tool bag. I have looked and can't find a max temperature for #10 cotton duck.

any help appreciated of course.

http://www.enduratex.com/pattern.php?c=3&p=74

Edit: those fire ratings are for cigarette resistance apparently? Oh well. I tried.

swinokur · Sep 20, 2015

i'm looking for the max heat rating for #10 cotton duck.

dontpanic · Sep 20, 2015

swinokur said:
that's also a very inexpensive solution. I'll see if the tool bag works. it it doesn't, a thermos will be next on the list.

i tried to find info on the max temperature for no. 10 canvas duck, but couldn't find any good info. guess a real world test in next.

That's how I've been transporting my suppressors. I just wrap it "taco style" in a silicone potholder first. Been fine for the last 6mos.

SKroh · Sep 21, 2015

THAT'S WHAT I SAID!

dontpanic · Sep 21, 2015

SKroh said:
THAT'S WHAT I SAID!

Yeah. But does your potholder have hearts on it.

I mentioned both the silicone potholder and thus pouch in this thread.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=179290&highlight=Suppressor+cover

BenL · Sep 21, 2015

I have a TAB gear cover, but don't usually use it. It does help with mirage, but also traps heat. It's useful if you are shooting strings, followed by periods of waiting.

racerbob66 · Sep 21, 2015

I use an Armageddon Gear cover on my bolt action w/SDNS6 mainly to reduce mirage. It works great for that purpose.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dieselfool · Sep 21, 2015

Might I suggest...

I prefer schmidt's potato buns myself... but hey, that's just my personal preference...

Holds up well to high heat, smells great and saves time. got a nice toasty snack when I get home. :lol2:

StillServing · Oct 7, 2015

My BIL works in industrial laundry textiles. I had him get me a NOMEX pouch that the can fits in. Slide it on, unscrew and leave in the bag. Seems to work pretty good.

Pushrod · Oct 7, 2015

I use an oven mitt. Works well when I need it.

Caeb75 · Oct 7, 2015

I have several surplus barrel changing mitts that I use. I like to pull my cans off hot. Sometimes it can be difficult when they cool down after a lot of shooting. The additional airflow through the bore also helps. I have taken canned air to the range before to expedite the process.

For transport, I have the zippered cases that they sell at all the local gun shows. They work well, and as long as the cans are not skin melting hot, they will handle the heat.

swinokur · Oct 7, 2015

This is exactly why I asked. I waited to remove the can after it had cooled and it wouldn't budge. I finally got it loose but the darn 51T adapter unthreaded from the barrel.

Engage told me to remove the can when it was still hot to prevent the issue from reoccurring.

This is why I asked for a cover to put the hot can in.

Thanks for the suggestions.

clandestine · Oct 7, 2015

swinokur said:
This is exactly why I asked. I waited to remove the can after it had cooled and it wouldn't budge. I finally got it loose but the darn 51T adapter unthreaded from the barrel.

Engage told me to remove the can when it was still hot to prevent the issue from reoccurring.

This is why I asked for a cover to put the hot can in.

Thanks for the suggestions.

That's why I use the Bowers cover. I slotted it and it grabs the can well and insulates my hand.

The way I modified and use it is only for removing and installing a hot can.

I have tried the things others have suggested and they don't work as good because they don't grab the can well.

FYI, that mount should NOT come loose, wether the gun is hot or cold. Degrease the mount and the barrel threads and use some fresh rocksett. Torque to AAC recommendation if you want, or if you want to maintain the best accuracy, tighten to 15-20 foot pounds and use fresh rocksett. It's possible loctite was used initially (It's awful to use for this application) or the rocksett was no good (I run across that often with the little tubes of rocksett from AAC).

swinokur · Oct 7, 2015

I did use the little tube that came with it. Last time I had Engage reinstall it with fresh Rocksett. I have not had an opportunity to get back to the range since they did it.

thanks for the tip Chad.

ar15dave · Oct 7, 2015

I have a Bowers CAC-9 with one of their Griptastic suppressor covers. My M11/9 shoots 600-900rpm range and I have emptied 3-4 mags and then grabbed the suppressor and it was warm but, not too hot to touch. I could easily handle the suppressor if I wanted to take it off or make sure it is still tight on the gun. I like their cover. Nice place to grab when firing if you want.

Dave

30ought6 · Oct 17, 2015

I like the TAB Gear SAS-R I picked up for my can.

Suppresor covers

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

Ultimate Member

Throbbing Member

In a State of Bliss

Ultimate Member

In a State of Bliss

Ultimate Member

Active Member

Ultimate Member

John Galt Speaking.

Active Member

Active Member

I know NOTHING !

Master Blaster

Full fledged member

In a State of Bliss

AR-15 Savant

In a State of Bliss

AR15Dave

#PING!

Users who are viewing this thread

Log in

Forum statistics