Rimfire can cleaning, holy cow

[Hop]

I'm scared to even take my 22 can apart. It was a Form 1 self made can & I pressed in the baffles myself. I'm sure I'll need to press them out. I hope it doesn't bugger them up much.

 

[chezuki]

Or use an ultrasonic if you have aluminum baffles...

Meh. The baffles are a bit thicker than foil. As long as the chemical is safe for aluminum you’ll be fine. I use diluted Krud Kutter in my HF ultrasonic about every 300-400 rounds. More often if shooting lead.

 

[Ggreen]

I let mine sit in Ziploc sealed with pro shot clp for a couple hours this time and it basically just wiped clean. I just won't let myself put over 500 rounds between cleanings again. I'd think clp would work fine on aluminum baffles without being harsh, just takes longer for it to soak through the grime.

 

[Goodcat]

Meh. The baffles are a bit thicker than foil. As long as the chemical is safe for aluminum you’ll be fine. I use diluted Krud Kutter in my HF ultrasonic about every 300-400 rounds. More often if shooting lead.

At what ratio to do you dilute? How long do you run them? Confirming aluminum baffles? That’s pretty good for non abrasive and no dip.

 

[chezuki]

At what ratio to do you dilute? How long do you run them? Confirming aluminum baffles? That’s pretty good for non abrasive and no dip.

3-1 dilution. Yep, aluminum. 2x on the max cycle (with heat). I think about 10 minutes-ish.

 

[Goodcat]

3-1 dilution. Yep, aluminum. 2x on the max cycle (with heat). I think about 10 minutes-ish.

I appreciate it.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Meh. The baffles are a bit thicker than foil. As long as the chemical is safe for aluminum you’ll be fine. I use diluted Krud Kutter in my HF ultrasonic about every 300-400 rounds. More often if shooting lead.

Color me impressed!

What suppressor?

 

[chezuki]

Color me impressed!

What suppressor?

1st gen Guardian .22

 

[Tactically Fat]

1st gen Guardian .22

Cool.

I thought bigcraig and I were the only ones unfortunate enough to have aluminum baffles on a .22 can!

 

[ol' poke]

Color me impressed!

What suppressor?

I'm impressed as well. I thought those baffles looked familiar (Guardian 22). Time to look into an ultrasonic cleaner!

 

[chezuki]

Cool.

I thought bigcraig and I were the only ones unfortunate enough to have aluminum baffles on a .22 can!

I was gonna send it in to hunter town for the stainless upgrade, but I guess not anymore...

 

[shootersix]

Makes me wonder about my can, it’s a gemtech outback (1st gen) sealed can, it’s sitting in jail right now, gemtech says soak it in wd40 or a mix of paint thinner and transmission fluid,then blow it out.

I could send it back for the “update” to make it a monocore (once it gets paroled) to make it easier to clean, but is that really necessary?

 

[Rookie]

Personally, I wouldn't want a rimfire suppressor that wasn't user serviceable.

 

[Ggreen]

Personally, I wouldn't want a rimfire suppressor that wasn't user serviceable.

Seconded

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

I have a Gemtech GM-22 and can tell you it’s not very good on anything under 10”. And first round pop is very noticeable. The mono core design really shines when it’s put on a 14”+ barrel. If it were me, shoot the outback as is and follow there instructions to cleaning for now. I’d save up for a 2nd rimfire can down the road than never more $ into that one. Is a take apart easier to clean.... yes. But in my opinion even as dirty as shooting .22 is the outback will give you years of enjoyment as is

 

[shootersix]

Personally, I wouldn't want a rimfire suppressor that wasn't user serviceable.

Seconded

got it for a good price, from the estate of a good friend who passed a year ago, the money went to his wife, i know there are better cans on the market, but this is me dipping my toe into the class 3 pool

 

[Rookie]

Understand. Personally, I'd think seriously about the upgrade.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

I thought bigcraig and I were the only ones unfortunate enough to have aluminum baffles on a .22 can!

Third checking in here. Tac 65 purchased 14 years ago.

Personally, I wouldn't want a rimfire suppressor that wasn't user serviceable.

Third here too. Even the integral I'm having built is going to be user serviceable (removable baffles). S&H Arms Ruger M77/44.

 

[ol' poke]

I was gonna send it in to hunter town for the stainless upgrade, but I guess not anymore...

Good luck there. HTA's website says they've closed up shop. Too bad, as I'd like the stainless upgrade also.

 

[Tactically Fat]

Third checking in here. Tac 65 purchased 14 years ago.

I think I'm about 10 years in on my Stratus.

Tac Innovations represent!

I will say that T. I.'s customer service is/was EXCELLENT when I sent my Stratus in for spa treatment, cleaning, and stuff. Absolutely 100% excellent.