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Suppressors

I have always used a dab of copper anti-sieze and never had any issues, nor do I have the can back off like some complain about with direct thread. I do the snug it down then back off a half a turn, and snap it on tight.
 
I have been using it for years, can't remember first where I heard it. Have run across many other shooters who do the same. Is there some adverse effect of this you have experienced?
 
I unfortunately learned the hard way about not putting enough lube on thread protectors and had a hell of a time getting one off a .308 , I now use a little grease and check it regularly.... So ya I would definitely say a little anti seize couldn't hurt...
 
I've never attached my can directly to the barrel nor do I think I'd want to. All my rifles with threaded barrels have one of the Silencerco ASR mounts directly to the barrel so I can easily use my can on different rifles.
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ASR MUZZLE BRAKE - SilencerCo

This Muzzle Brake is designed to redirect a portion of the propellant gasses to counter recoil and reduce muzzle climb, enhancing accuracy and control.
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Walt Krafft said:
Watched a can getting launched down range from a quick attach mount last week. Luckily there was no baffle strike. I will stick to a screw on mount.
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IMHO, that can't happen with the Silencerco system if the silencer is installed properly.
I can't speak for what other people do but I like mine and have never had a problem with it.
 
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I've been using a suppressor for 7 or 8 years now and have never used any lube. I have a Harvester suppressor which is a direct thread mount, using various thread adapters that thread into the suppressor tube and tighten in with a three pin wrench. I have a 5/8-24 from the factory and a 1/2-28 I made. I put the suppressor on with a good, firm hand tightness. Sometimes, when taking it off, the body will unscrew and leave the adapter on the barrel. If that happens, the adapters have wrench flats and come off the barrel easily with either a small adjustable wrench or the factory provided wrench. Never had any galling or other damage to the threads. The adapter threads are deeper than the barrel threads are long, so no carbon builds up on the barrel threads. For my purposes I prefer the direct thread, and want it to remain tight throughout a shooting session, which means no grease. I do take it off after every session, I don't leave it on. I'm sure this helps prevent seizing.
 
justpassinthru said:
IMHO, that can't happen with the Silencerco system if the silencer is installed properly.
I can't speak for what other people do but I like mine and have never had a problem with it.
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Yea, well, I've managed to not install my Hybrid properly and shoot it off of the end of a 308 ... twice.

I still like the system, but foolproof it aint.
 
Some suppressors are threaded, so the QD adapters won't work on those. I've not had any problems with suppressors or adapters backing off.
 
XTR said:
Yea, well, I've managed to not install my Hybrid properly and shoot it off of the end of a 308 ... twice.

I still like the system, but foolproof it aint.
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I liken installing my can to loading my ammo so I slow down and pay close attention to what I'm doing. Anything less leads to problems eventually.
I keep the threads greased and bend the clamp out a little for a tight lock up as I feel it's needed.
 
I have a Hybrid also and I launched it once. In fact it drilled a new hole in the replaceable end cap. It would be almost impossible to have a baffle strike with the Hybrid because the baffles are sized to be used from 45 cal down.

I did not have a good experience with Silencerco when I emailed them about my launch. They promised me they would send me a new end cap and then ignored me when I reminded me. (I ordered 2 silencers 5 months ago and none were Silencerco because of the way they handled my inquiry). They did tell me that if you actually use the ASR mount a good bit the springs get weak and need to be re-tensioned. They sent me a video of how to maintain it. Like many mechanical things it takes maintenance to work properly. I feel like it is Silencerco's fault for not educating people about the necessary maintenance.

ASR Spring Maintenance

I can't afford a silencer for each rifle, so I switch between 5 rifles. Direct threads are a PITA for switching from rifle to rifle.
 
AccelR8 said:
I've been using a suppressor for 7 or 8 years now and have never used any lube. I have a Harvester suppressor which is a direct thread mount, using various thread adapters that thread into the suppressor tube and tighten in with a three pin wrench. I have a 5/8-24 from the factory and a 1/2-28 I made. I put the suppressor on with a good, firm hand tightness. Sometimes, when taking it off, the body will unscrew and leave the adapter on the barrel. If that happens, the adapters have wrench flats and come off the barrel easily with either a small adjustable wrench or the factory provided wrench. Never had any galling or other damage to the threads. The adapter threads are deeper than the barrel threads are long, so no carbon builds up on the barrel threads. For my purposes I prefer the direct thread, and want it to remain tight throughout a shooting session, which means no grease. I do take it off after every session, I don't leave it on. I'm sure this helps prevent seizing.
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Exact set up I use. I have two cans, one with 1/2-28" and one with 5/8-24" I also have an extra set of adapters one in each size so if I need to switch cans or weapons its easy peasy.
 
I have 6 cans and I also put a drop of oil on the threads so never run dry or you will have fun removing it.... Later
 
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