I have a YHM can that I have had for several years that I've never cleaned (only 250 reds or so) it is one piece so no taking apart. I was talking to a local gun shop owner and he said to plug one end with a cork and pour "kroil" in the can and then plug the other end and shake and let soak repeating the process. Anybody else do this or have another way besides an ultrasonic cleaner?
Cleaning a suppressor
- Thread starter Eastex
- Start date
Nonnieselman
Active member
Ive put several thousand rounds thru my YHM SS Phantom 7.62 and never cleaned it. Its got alot of build up in it but never caused a problem. I didnt have it on the QD right one night and sent 6.8 bullet thru 2 baffles and 30 yard out into a muddy field.
$200 later i had a fresh baffle stack and in the tube looked brand new. So im working on filling it up again.
ive seen ultrasonic take the finish off several AAC cans and some poor finished AR lowers.
$200 later i had a fresh baffle stack and in the tube looked brand new. So im working on filling it up again.
ive seen ultrasonic take the finish off several AAC cans and some poor finished AR lowers.
Rangerwalker71
New member
I use vinegar 80% and 20% peroxide. Us a plug for the the bore end. Fill it up and let it sit for 48-72 HRS.
Pour it out. Then Blow out with a air comp, rem oil it and drive on.
If it is really bad do it the soak process again. I have close to 5000 rds thru mine and still haven't cleaned it yet.
Pour it out. Then Blow out with a air comp, rem oil it and drive on.
If it is really bad do it the soak process again. I have close to 5000 rds thru mine and still haven't cleaned it yet.
I've got a digital scale that will weigh up to 2 lbs and will show the weight in tenths. My two rimfire cans (TBAC 22-S 22-L), easily, see more rounds than all my centerfire cans combined. I always weigh all my cans when they are brand new unfired and write the weight on the box. My TBAC 22-L currently has over 4000 rnds through it. On my scale it weighed 4.3oz new unfired and is at 4.45oz (it blinks back and forth between 4.4 & 4.5) currently and has never been cleaned. I asked Zak @ TBAC when I should start thinking about sending it in for a cleaning and he told me when its gained 2 or 3 onces.
Rangerwalker71
New member
Originally Posted By: fw707Originally Posted By: Rangerwalker71I use vinegar 80% and 20% peroxide.
Not meaning to get off the topic, but wouldn't that solution work well for soaking off the fouling and hard residue that builds up on a muzzle brake?
Yes sir. it will.
Not meaning to get off the topic, but wouldn't that solution work well for soaking off the fouling and hard residue that builds up on a muzzle brake?
Yes sir. it will.
skinney
Director
Originally Posted By: EastexVery good advice so my question is answered. Don't worry about it for a while.
For a center fire can, using jacketed rounds @ high velocity... I wouldn't feel the need for a VERY long while... I've got thousands or rounds through ours and don't plan on cleaning them for thousands more, if ever.
For a center fire can, using jacketed rounds @ high velocity... I wouldn't feel the need for a VERY long while... I've got thousands or rounds through ours and don't plan on cleaning them for thousands more, if ever.
Rustydust
Active member
Originally Posted By: Rangerwalker71I use vinegar 80% and 20% peroxide. Us a plug for the the bore end. Fill it up and let it sit for 48-72 HRS.
Pour it out. Then Blow out with a air comp, rem oil it and drive on.
If it is really bad do it the soak process again.
That did not work for my HTG Aris. Neither did soaking it solvents or using a ultrasonic cleaner for hours. I could not get the cap to unscrew off the end of it even. Like it was welded on there.
Finally took it to my local gun shop where he had seen this happen before. After clamping the can in a well padded vice he heated the end with a propane torch for a few seconds and...presto! The cap unscrewed. Man! Was it ever carboned up! I had not cleaned it in years and had no clue that it was this bad. The baffles would not come out because of the carbon build up.
Finally out of desperation I put the can in my Thumler's Tumbler with the SS shot that I usually clean brass with. Big glop of Dawn, water, turn it on and waited. An hour later and the water was just black with carbon. Yea! Now I'm getting somewhere! I ran it for a 3 more hours and took out my brand new looking suppressor all clean and purty. Why did I not try this before I wondered? Next time I will make a point to take it apart and clean it more often so that I will not have to go through this rigamarole ever again.
Pour it out. Then Blow out with a air comp, rem oil it and drive on.
If it is really bad do it the soak process again.
That did not work for my HTG Aris. Neither did soaking it solvents or using a ultrasonic cleaner for hours. I could not get the cap to unscrew off the end of it even. Like it was welded on there.
Finally took it to my local gun shop where he had seen this happen before. After clamping the can in a well padded vice he heated the end with a propane torch for a few seconds and...presto! The cap unscrewed. Man! Was it ever carboned up! I had not cleaned it in years and had no clue that it was this bad. The baffles would not come out because of the carbon build up.
Finally out of desperation I put the can in my Thumler's Tumbler with the SS shot that I usually clean brass with. Big glop of Dawn, water, turn it on and waited. An hour later and the water was just black with carbon. Yea! Now I'm getting somewhere! I ran it for a 3 more hours and took out my brand new looking suppressor all clean and purty. Why did I not try this before I wondered? Next time I will make a point to take it apart and clean it more often so that I will not have to go through this rigamarole ever again.
TrapShooter12
Member
Originally Posted By: crapshoot My SAS can is not serviceable and SAS doesn't recommend cleaning it either.
When I picked up my can at SAS I asked about cleaning and was asked if I cleaned the muffler on my vehicle. Said it was the same concept.
When I picked up my can at SAS I asked about cleaning and was asked if I cleaned the muffler on my vehicle. Said it was the same concept.
Txhillbilly
Member
The easiest way that I've found to clean a suppressor is to soak it in Berryman's Chem-Dip. I tried coating the baffles with Silicone Oil like I read in an article - http://www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html. It seemed to help,but was still a PIA to get clean.
Both my rimfire and 30 cal suppressors are serviceable,and while the 30 cal can doesn't get lead fouled,the carbon fouling builds up almost as bad. Soaking everything in the Chem-Dip for a day or two,you can wipe the baffles off with a rag/paper towel.
I'll soak my non-serviceable Thunder Beast can whenever my stamp finally comes in. They get a lot dirtier than guy's think.
Both my rimfire and 30 cal suppressors are serviceable,and while the 30 cal can doesn't get lead fouled,the carbon fouling builds up almost as bad. Soaking everything in the Chem-Dip for a day or two,you can wipe the baffles off with a rag/paper towel.
I'll soak my non-serviceable Thunder Beast can whenever my stamp finally comes in. They get a lot dirtier than guy's think.
Browndiablo
New member
Anyone coated the baffles with cerakotes dry film lubricant? I did the bolts on my AR and my RPR. Works pretty good any powder or carbon on them just pretty much wipes off compared to before I coated them. I was thinking about doing this when mine get out of jail but wondered if anyone else tried it yet or am I crazy? Lol
It's part of their C series so suppose to handle up to 2100 degrees so don't see it melting or burning off. What's your guys thoughts on this?
It's part of their C series so suppose to handle up to 2100 degrees so don't see it melting or burning off. What's your guys thoughts on this?