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by kbillet
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: BATFE E-File wait times
Replies: 43
Views: 17814

Re: BATFE E-File wait times

Form 1 filed 2-27-16 for a suppressor. Another filed 2-28-2016 for a suppressor. Nothing in either case. These where thru a Trust. My normal approval time ran 90 days plus a week or two. Are they overwhelmed with applications because of the rule change. I wanted to get ahead of the change because th...
by kbillet
Thu May 26, 2016 4:12 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Single point threading titanium tube
Replies: 57
Views: 25941

Re: Single point threading titanium tube

The tensile strength and yield strength of Grade 2 is less than 1/2 that of Grade 9 that is SRCW (stress relieved and cold worked).
Grade 2 has a tensile of approximately 50,000 PSI. Grade 9 is 125,000 PSI.
by kbillet
Sat May 21, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Single point threading titanium tube
Replies: 57
Views: 25941

Re: Single point threading titanium tube

Based on the start of this thread I have question, why would anyone be threading Grade 2 Titanium?
by kbillet
Thu May 05, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Rimfire
Replies: 2
Views: 3139

Rimfire

It seems to be the consensus that K baffles with a small blast chamber is the best setup for 22 rimfires. Would this also apply to 17 Mach II ? A rimfire but with a lot higher velocity.
by kbillet
Mon May 02, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: BATFE E-File wait times
Replies: 43
Views: 17814

Re: BATFE E-File wait times

2 Form 1's Efiled for suppressors 1-19-16.
Approved 4-29-16
by kbillet
Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Crappy dealings with Matt w/ Stalking Rhino
Replies: 36
Views: 9966

Re: Crappy dealings with Matt w/ Stalking Rhino

Think maybe he screwed it up and can't send it back in the original condition?
by kbillet
Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

Re: Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag

http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t560/kdb46/TAB%20combo_zps0ffhknsl.jpg Made the recommended changes. Eliminated two baffles, clipped the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th baffle alternately. 1/8 inch holes drilled to create swirl. Spacers are .425 making the spacing .475. Thanks again for the help and dire...
by kbillet
Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

Re: Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag

Thanks Joe and fishman. In the next day or two I will redraw with suggested changes. I would still like to shorten. Going from 9 to 7 baffles, would it hurt to go to .45 spacing rather then the .600 shown?
by kbillet
Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag
Replies: 12
Views: 4326

Next Form1 for a 7mm REM Mag

Next Form1 build is for my sons 7mm Rem Mag. Gun is used for hunting. Bolt action so no high volume dumps. It’s a fluted pencil barrel so I’m trying to keep the weight down. I am attaching a concept for review and comments. Barrel was threaded 1/2-28 for a brake. The approved Form1 list the length a...
by kbillet
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Cerakote
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: Cerakote

by kbillet
Fri Mar 25, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Cerakote
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: Cerakote

Cans will be used on Bolt Rifles with relatively a slow rate of fire. I don't expect to reach that level of heat. I have read information "OUT THERE" that indicates as the temperature of the suppressor goes up it loses some suppression effectiveness. No big deal. But what is of a concern a...
by kbillet
Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Cerakote
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: Cerakote

Thanks Capt. I'm having the current cans done with Cerakote 202 Arctic Black. Next round I will try GunCoat and do myself.
by kbillet
Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Cerakote
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Re: Cerakote

Talked to Cerakote. The Transfer Grey is designed to transfer heat out of the object and will withstand 1200 degrees Fahrenheit without discoloring. The High Temp Firearms coatings will withstand 1800 degrees and are intended to retain heat. So in trying to decide which coating to use the bigger que...
by kbillet
Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Cerakote
Replies: 24
Views: 6125

Cerakote

Does a black Cerakote finish on a suppressor slow or retard the cooling of the suppressor? This as opposed to a glass bead finish on a Titanium suppressor.
by kbillet
Wed Mar 16, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: New Baffle Design
Replies: 12
Views: 2471

Re: New Baffle Design

Omega's vs Cones for HV long barrels.
by kbillet
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: New Baffle Design
Replies: 12
Views: 2471

Re: New Baffle Design

So that brings up a question, what are Omega's best for, and K's or Cones?
by kbillet
Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 338 Silencer on 30WM
Replies: 10
Views: 5421

Re: 338 Silencer on 30WM

SAS cans. I have an Ti Arbitor and am not necessarily a fan. It's 1.5 by 9. My problem is run-out. Mounted on a lathe chased thread (doesn't get any better than that) it ran out .016 at the suppressors muzzle. Sent it back and they claimed carbon buildup. If you have carbon buildup on one side that'...
by kbillet
Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: First Build of a Form 1
Replies: 24
Views: 12936

Re: First Build of a Form 1

silencer_kid. the s/he was me.
by kbillet
Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: First Build of a Form 1
Replies: 24
Views: 12936

Re: First Build of a Form 1

Thankfully because the letters were Bold Capital letters I could repair the idiots work. :D http://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t560/kdb46/Form1Etch_zpsu4icm1zk.jpg Thanks T-Rex and Whiterussian for pointing that out and allowing for a correction. On another note I went to the range today. There wer...
by kbillet
Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: First Build of a Form 1
Replies: 24
Views: 12936

Re: First Build of a Form 1

I feel like an idiot. I'm a Toolmaker by trade. A caliper is something I have used often. Guess my left brain was moving faster than my right, or is that vice versa.
by kbillet
Sat Mar 05, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Silencer Talk
Topic: Industry Accuracy Testing Is Non Existent!
Replies: 124
Views: 39438

Re: Industry Accuracy Testing Is Non Existent!

Long range shooting and hunting is a up and coming thing. Anyone that is serious about it is already dealing with precision, with quality guns, barrels, triggers and developing loads for accuracy. There are definitely designs that are better for accuracy but not necessarily for sound reduction. Supp...
by kbillet
Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:57 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: First Build of a Form 1
Replies: 24
Views: 12936

Re: First Build of a Form 1

Final weight is 15.83 oz. Whiterussiam, I'm not sure where you see the slits, unless the section lines look like slits. I guess I should have just thined the blast spacer rather than cut the thru pockets. T-Rex, You have to understand this was my first application for a Form 1 build. The govt. site ...
by kbillet
Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: First Build of a Form 1
Replies: 24
Views: 12936

Re: First Build of a Form 1

As built.
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by kbillet
Wed Mar 02, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 300WM Design Help
Replies: 14
Views: 4986

Re: 300WM Design Help

Thanks Whiterussian 1974. I was using net internal volume of the can. Thanks for the explanation.
by kbillet
Wed Mar 02, 2016 4:29 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 300WM Design Help
Replies: 14
Views: 4986

Re: 300WM Design Help

As for size/weight vs sound, for the high pressure in Mags you might want 1.65-1.75" OD. @ 11" length you've got that covered. But P=VT/t means that you need 20xs the volume of your barrel as a guide, and mags need even more. I'm curious about this formula. The Form 1 I am working on is 1...