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There is got to be an easier way of cleaning a 22lr suppressor. I try to clean every 1000 rounds between cleanings. I am currently using a dremel and a dull pocket knife. This round of cleaning is really dirty I was trying to break the bolt in on that Christensen Ranger 22 so I was shooting Remington Thunderbolt. I have shot 1000 rounds of the CCI Clean 22 the can was still dirty but it seem to clean up easier. But still a pain.
 
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Dish washer?

Did u try the sonic cleaner yet? Real curious if it will work. Might need a few cycles.

Tumbler wet or dry?
 
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I have a sonic cleaner coming in the next day or two. I’ll be trying that out.
I put about 75 rounds through mine the other day, so cleaning with a regular brush wasn’t too hard.

I think the design works fine. Shorts are nearly silent, subs are just a puff, and regular stuff is nothing but the echo of the shock wave off the surrounding terrain.
 
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Walnut or cob is not going to knock this stuff off. I have soaked it over night in hoppes. All it does is take the light stuff off. The reason I go 1000 rounds is so I don’t end up cleaning it every night it takes the same amount of time to clean it 100 rounds as it does 1000. I have not noticed any difference in accuracy dirty or clean. I am really debating if shooting without ear protection is worth the cleaning of the 22 can. I do think it is worth using a can on center fire. Recoil reduction no muzzle blast great for children.
 
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I don’t wear hearing pro with .22 rifles anyway, so that’s not even an issue in my book.

I’m working on a .22 pistol, I think that’s where the thing will shine.

Also trying to decide if a larger caliber is worth it. Not interested in subs, and not sure the reduction on supersonic is enough to bother with for the cost. Though the .300 BO could be fun.
And 9 mm could be ok.

But then I start thinking...what about .45 ACP? I just happen to have a carbine with a threaded barrel. It could be used on the .40 or even 9 mm as well with some level of success, I can load ammo for the last two to get it slow enough.
 
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I'm working on a .22 pistol, I think that's where the thing will shine.
Where a .22 caliber suppressor really shines is on a bolt action. A pistol, as well as any semi rifle, is not going to be as quiet due to the gases venting when the bolt opens. When I suppress a bolt action using CCI Quiet rounds, the only sound you hear is the click of the trigger when it releases.

Also trying to decide if a larger caliber is worth it. Not interested in subs, and not sure the reduction on supersonic is enough to bother with for the cost. Though the .300 BO could be fun.
And 9 mm could be ok.
I have and use suppressors on several of my .300 BLK semi and bolt action, my 7.62x54R Mosin Nagants, my 7.62x51 bolt actions, my 9mm pistols and PCC, my .223 bolt actions, my AK47's and my AR-15's. Subs are best but even standard velocity rounds get a reduction, though the super sonic crack is still present. Heck I even threaded a Nagant revolver and shoot that suppressed.

But then I start thinking...what about .45 ACP? I just happen to have a carbine with a threaded barrel. It could be used on the .40 or even 9 mm as well with some level of success, I can load ammo for the last two to get it slow enough.
.45 ACP is a great round to suppress, it's a naturally subsonic round and works great.
 
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Thanks, Flash man. Good info. Yeah, I wear glasses all the time, and I usually get them with lenses that meet the requirements. I even have a pair of amber shooting glasses in my range box, just in case.
 
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