Suppressors 6.5 SAUM, H1000 and a Lane Scorpion Magnum

[XTRTITAN]

I know there is a lot of talk about h1000 plugging up suppressors and it seems like everyone running the 6.5 saum is using h1000 so i thought i would run a test to see how much carbon is left behind after firing. First i disassembled my Lane scorpion Magnum and cleaned it until it was spotless. Next i picked up my new 6.5 saum from the gunsmith and started load development choosing h1000 as the powder of choice for this cartridge. After trying several combinations of bullets and various seating depths i settled on the 140 hybrids with 61.0 grains of h1000.

Well after load development and competing in a local match, i am at 268 rounds thru the rifle and the previously cleaned suppressor. My previous weight of the suppressor was 387.7 grams or 13.64 ozs. After the 268 rounds of h1000 the scorpion magnum weighed in at 399.5 grans or 14.06 ozs. for a gain of .415 ozs.

At this rate the suppressor would be 3.32 ozs overweight after 2000 rounds and 9.96 ozs heavy after 6000. I am well aware that at some point it might level off and not accumulate quite this fast but i am am glad that my can comes apart for easy cleaning.

I am sure different baffle designs will accumulate carbon at different rates so i know your milage may vary. I just thought i would share my numbers for those that have wondering.

 

[RobertB]

Thanks. Interesting.

 

[mike e]

Out of interest what is the "thread specs" for your supressor, 1/2 x 28 or

 

[XTRTITAN]

Out of interest what is the "thread specs" for your supressor, 1/2 x 28 or

They are 5/8 x 24

 

[BWB]

This is great information, this is the exact suppressor I'm wanting to order. Fun facts aside, are you happy with it?

 

[XTRTITAN]

This is great information, this is the exact suppressor I'm wanting to order. Fun facts aside, are you happy with it?

This is the only suppressor i would own right now. I do not see how the manufacturers sell centerfire cans as self cleaning. I have seen several sealed cans from various manufacturers that exede their starting weight by six or more ounces. Why would you pay for a titanium can to have it weigh as much as a stainless can in a year. Plus the Lane silencers seem to have very minimal shift (if any) and seem to be quieter than almost all that i have shot next to. It seems like the absolute best choice for an accuracy oriented rifle. You will be very happy with the scorpion magnum. I know I am.

 

[BWB]

I really appreciate the insight. This makes my decision a lot easier, they are fellow South Dakotans!! Just a bonus

 

[agbm]

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[200+]

Interesting
thx for posting this