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Posted: 1/22/2014 6:29:27 PM EDT
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Maybe a dumb question, but I'm not real bright and not too proud to admit it. I have 4 cans I'm hoping to be approved for within a month or so, my firsts.
So I'm at the range, or in a field, or standing on my buddy's deck, and I dump a couple mags through a pistol and the can is baking hot. I lay it down and pick up another pistol. What did I bring with me to lay that first pistol on that is not melting to the side of my new can?  
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I can get my 9Osprey pretty hot, but I shoot a lot of preloaded mags at steel targets, repeatedly with it on. That said, it doesn't get anywhere near as hot as my rifle can. I think the towel, or silicone baking sheet will work fine. I will occasionally just lay mine on the ground, in the dirt in between strings. 
Reminder to myself, I need to clean that thing. 
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It's a bad idea to insulate the can. Accelerates wear. Better to let it cool off. Quoted:
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Aren't there some kind of premade cover you could get that stay on the can. Seems like that might be a decent way to go, but i've obviously not looked into. It's a bad idea to insulate the can. Accelerates wear. Better to let it cool off. Not to mention a wrap on a suppressor is not made for the heat generated during normal firing on an AR. I fired 40 rounds of controlled pairs, followed by a cool down on my front porch (air temp was 4 degrees F, slightly breezy) and this particular suppressor wrap partially melted to my NT4. Unless you are shooting a bolt gun, I wouldn't recommend any types of wraps for a suppressor unless for camouflage purposes only, and only then something that can be easy removed when concealment no longer matters. 
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Aren't there some kind of premade cover you could get that stay on the can. Seems like that might be a decent way to go, but i've obviously not looked into. It's a bad idea to insulate the can. Accelerates wear. Better to let it cool off. +1 Why in the hell would you want to trap heat inside a can with a "wrap"? Dumb idea. I want the heat dissipated ASAP from my rifle can. |
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Think I might have to grab one of those. Get a decent discount with AT&T, plus free shipping. 
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I was surprised again at my Tirant's temp, not that hot at all after a few mags on steel. Just be cognizant of where you're placing the suppressor. I just sit mine on top of my pelican case and never had problems (my rifle can).
Those suppressor covers are meant to help with mirage, not cooling down. |
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Quoted: Not to mention a wrap on a suppressor is not made for the heat generated during normal firing on an AR. I fired 40 rounds of controlled pairs, followed by a cool down on my front porch (air temp was 4 degrees F, slightly breezy) and this particular suppressor wrap partially melted to my NT4. Unless you are shooting a bolt gun, I wouldn't recommend any types of wraps for a suppressor unless for camouflage purposes only, and only then something that can be easy removed when concealment no longer matters. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/Gear/IMG_0476_zps1665e7fa.jpg Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Aren't there some kind of premade cover you could get that stay on the can. Seems like that might be a decent way to go, but i've obviously not looked into. It's a bad idea to insulate the can. Accelerates wear. Better to let it cool off. Not to mention a wrap on a suppressor is not made for the heat generated during normal firing on an AR. I fired 40 rounds of controlled pairs, followed by a cool down on my front porch (air temp was 4 degrees F, slightly breezy) and this particular suppressor wrap partially melted to my NT4. Unless you are shooting a bolt gun, I wouldn't recommend any types of wraps for a suppressor unless for camouflage purposes only, and only then something that can be easy removed when concealment no longer matters. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/Gear/IMG_0476_zps1665e7fa.jpg As an aside, what sling is that? |
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Aren't there some kind of premade cover you could get that stay on the can. Seems like that might be a decent way to go, but i've obviously not looked into. It's a bad idea to insulate the can. Accelerates wear. Better to let it cool off. Not to mention a wrap on a suppressor is not made for the heat generated during normal firing on an AR. I fired 40 rounds of controlled pairs, followed by a cool down on my front porch (air temp was 4 degrees F, slightly breezy) and this particular suppressor wrap partially melted to my NT4. Unless you are shooting a bolt gun, I wouldn't recommend any types of wraps for a suppressor unless for camouflage purposes only, and only then something that can be easy removed when concealment no longer matters. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/Gear/IMG_0476_zps1665e7fa.jpg As an aside, what sling is that? Dieter CQD sling, made by black hawk. |
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And another option would be to use a thermos bottle (Academy) if you were afraid of damaging something.
Say you were shooting and it started raining and you wanted to pack up quickly. Just slip a thermos over the end and get it inside your vehicle; it would hold heat longer but you wouldn't brand your seats. Or fry a curious kid's hand. |
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Edit: same stuff from the link above
I made a couple wraps that look similar to the ones elite iron sales. I used "velvet shield" as insulator then nomex with canvas outer that i can dye or paint. I usually only shoot with it on when using precision rifles to cut down on mirage. Mostly slip it on after I remove it with ov-glove if I don't have time to let cool Down before i hit the road. Info for velvet shield http://velvetshield.com/product.html |
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