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I figured this was the best spot to put this since a suppressor is technically classified as a 'firearm' itself by the ATF and several types do require cleaning for proper continuous function.
I need some help. I've got a surefire Ryder .22A. It's an entirely forged aluminum .22 LR suppressor. Only weighs in at 3 oz when it's clean! After about a brick of .22 LR you have to disassemble it and clean it.
Here is my problem. It is anodized aluminum for every part so I can't get too aggressive with a brush and such. What is a good brush that I can use that will get the lead and carbon off? I'm using a toothbrush and a nylon brush with fair results but it's not doing super great. Would brass or copper brushes be too aggressive for anodized aluminum. For those who don't know, rimfire silencers accumulate lead and carbon in a way you could not even imagine. It's bad...
I'd like some recommendations for easy to get and use solvents. They have to be non flammable and they have to help remove lead. My regular Hoppe's no. 9 is out because it is flammable but I picked up some of their no. 9 synthetic. Which is non-flammable. It's working okay at removing light amounts of lead and all the carbon but not extremely satisfactory. I'm probably never going to get this thing remotely close to perfectly clean like it was New, but I'd like to get it to an acceptable level without spending 3 hours doing it baffle by baffle!
As always, Thanks guys!
I need some help. I've got a surefire Ryder .22A. It's an entirely forged aluminum .22 LR suppressor. Only weighs in at 3 oz when it's clean! After about a brick of .22 LR you have to disassemble it and clean it.
Here is my problem. It is anodized aluminum for every part so I can't get too aggressive with a brush and such. What is a good brush that I can use that will get the lead and carbon off? I'm using a toothbrush and a nylon brush with fair results but it's not doing super great. Would brass or copper brushes be too aggressive for anodized aluminum. For those who don't know, rimfire silencers accumulate lead and carbon in a way you could not even imagine. It's bad...
I'd like some recommendations for easy to get and use solvents. They have to be non flammable and they have to help remove lead. My regular Hoppe's no. 9 is out because it is flammable but I picked up some of their no. 9 synthetic. Which is non-flammable. It's working okay at removing light amounts of lead and all the carbon but not extremely satisfactory. I'm probably never going to get this thing remotely close to perfectly clean like it was New, but I'd like to get it to an acceptable level without spending 3 hours doing it baffle by baffle!
As always, Thanks guys!
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Ultrasonic cleaners are perfect for cleaning brass since they clean all surfaces, inside and out. This ultrasonic cleaner from Hornady is certainly no exception. It has a large square tank that can hold up to 300.223 cases at once, and the timer is adjustable from 5 to 30 minutes to ensure that your cases or parts are only in the solution.