22mag vs 30cal Suppressor
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Plant.One
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it would depend on the type of bullet you're shooting.
if they're just basic lead, or even a copper plated lead bullet, upon firing there's a small splatter of lead that comes out of the end of our bores. said lead, when fired thru a suppressor will eventually build up and potentially fill our cans into a solid lead bar - over the shorter term that buildup will both add weight to your suppressor and reduce its effectiveness as the internal dimensions will be change, which has a direct effect on how the gasses expand through the suppressor.
this is a known issue for rimfire firearms and nearly all of the suppressors commonly used with these calibers are designed to be taken apart for regular cleaning service because of said lead buildup.
now if you were only firing ammo like the hornady vmax or NTX loads, this wouldnt be an issue as these are a proper jacketed or lead free bullet (respectively) and will not deposit lead into your suppressor.
HTH
if they're just basic lead, or even a copper plated lead bullet, upon firing there's a small splatter of lead that comes out of the end of our bores. said lead, when fired thru a suppressor will eventually build up and potentially fill our cans into a solid lead bar - over the shorter term that buildup will both add weight to your suppressor and reduce its effectiveness as the internal dimensions will be change, which has a direct effect on how the gasses expand through the suppressor.
this is a known issue for rimfire firearms and nearly all of the suppressors commonly used with these calibers are designed to be taken apart for regular cleaning service because of said lead buildup.
now if you were only firing ammo like the hornady vmax or NTX loads, this wouldnt be an issue as these are a proper jacketed or lead free bullet (respectively) and will not deposit lead into your suppressor.
HTH
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IndexFinger
Custom Accessory Maker
Your .30 Specwar Can is little large for the job of trapping the expanding Muzzle gas of .22 Mag. Rimfire, But it will work .
If you suspect any Rimfire dust lead debris building up in it . Just pop that .30 Can on a Rifle with .308 win. and fire a few rounds to blowout that thing out .
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If you suspect any Rimfire dust lead debris building up in it . Just pop that .30 Can on a Rifle with .308 win. and fire a few rounds to blowout that thing out .
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wormydog1724
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Generally, rimfire through a sealed can is a no-go. The heat and pressure of 5.56, .308, or whatever isn't enough to 'blow out' built up lead deposits. Internet rumors and such. You would be much better served with a true rimfire can (rimfire magnum in your case).