I'm going to be using some adapters and extensions. I've been reading and seems it's a good idea to use suppressor alignment rods. Before I dig into all that's out there, do you have a favorite? I was told my dead air to check out Brownells
You can buy rods from McMaster Carr for much less. I have suppressor rods from SureFire that were like $75 each.
I later bought some rods from McMaster Carr after seeing a post on another forum. You can cut them down to what ever length you want and bevel the edges for a smooth fit.
I bought a 3' section for .223/.224 bores (0.2188") at $5.12 and one 3' section for .308 bores (0.2969") for $6.67.
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Would these McMaster rods be good for pushing out a stuck case (rather than damaging a cleaning rod) or when slugging a bore?
You can buy rods from McMaster Carr for much less. I have suppressor rods from SureFire that were like $75 each.
I later bought some rods from McMaster Carr after seeing a post on another forum. You can cut them down to what ever length you want and bevel the edges for a smooth fit.
I bought a 3' section for .223/.224 bores (0.2188") at $5.12 and one 3' section for .308 bores (0.2969") for $6.67.
Search for this on their site:
Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rod
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.www.mcmaster.com
Yep, I'm ordering some nowThanks for the info I just ordered some myself.
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I'd think so, they are hardened steel.
But I'd not want more than 1", 2" max to be sticking out of the bore when fully inserted. Less exposed rod to flex and possibly damage the crown.
Maybe several progressively longer sections to use as you go for slugging a barrel.
I agree. Wouldn't want to use a brass one for alignment after I've banged on it. Tool steel is where it's at for measuring (imo)To clarify, there are bore alignment tools(rods) and then there are brass rods for removing stuck cases and projectiles(squibs). I'd rather prod with a brass rod in a barrel than a steel rod. Different metals for different purposes.
Yeah, @DeadlyThreatDefense helped me set mine up. He may have used an alignment rod without me realizing that's what he was doing.I would worry about this on something with poor machining like an AK or low end AR barrels... or a bubba garage thread job.... anything else, just send it.
Most baffle or end cap strikes are a result of the suppressor not being properly attached. Just my opinion, and your mileage may vary.
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