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by BWS Arms
Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .22 LR barrel porting.
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: .22 LR barrel porting.

I am not an engineer but I do build suppressors and firearms as a 07/02. I have ported barrels in only the groves and ported them into the lands and groves. I saw no significant difference between the two. Both worked well and I have no problem with porting either way.
by BWS Arms
Thu Nov 14, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Suppressed Muzzleloaders?
Replies: 4
Views: 95

Re: Suppressed Muzzleloaders?

I bet that sooty black powder was hell on it.
by BWS Arms
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 1.375x24 minor diameter?
Replies: 3
Views: 208

Re: 1.375x24 minor diameter?

I would look up the spec in Machinist Handbook and use that. Or, buy your mount and use it as the gauge. It’s probably the safest bet.
by BWS Arms
Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: tubless can, blast chamber material
Replies: 6
Views: 342

Re: tubless can, blast chamber material

Use 309L rod for filler if needed. I dont think you would have a problem with just fusion.
by BWS Arms
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: tubless can, blast chamber material
Replies: 6
Views: 342

Re: tubless can, blast chamber material

I have a stick of 1-1/2 316 SS DOM tube. I hadn’t thought about using it until now. You could weld your 17-4 baffles and mount to it.
by BWS Arms
Thu Jul 04, 2024 6:10 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: My First Form 1 (556)
Replies: 2
Views: 284

Re: My First Form 1 (556)

I would use 17-4 and make it tubeless. You stated this is going on a 556 SBR so durability is key. 17-4 turns and welds great.
by BWS Arms
Thu Jun 20, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Any sources of 17-4 Tube?
Replies: 5
Views: 279

Re: Any sources of 17-4 Tube?

Use 17-4 and make it tubeless. 17-4 welds great. Most everything I build is tubeless unless it’s going on a .22.
by BWS Arms
Wed Jun 12, 2024 11:25 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 5.56 Can Smell Test
Replies: 7
Views: 253

Re: 5.56 Can Smell Test

Listen to the good Captain. A welded can as he describes works. You will be far happier with it than your original idea.
by BWS Arms
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Newbie question SBR build
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Re: Newbie question SBR build

I normally use the fully collapsed stock and include your muzzle device in the measurement.
by BWS Arms
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: 1st 300 Blackout design
Replies: 12
Views: 8413

Re: 1st 300 Blackout design

Like Link said, weld it. Unless the customer wants a threaded tube, I weld just about everything now.
by BWS Arms
Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .22 LR barrel porting.
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: .22 LR barrel porting.

I would start porting close to the chamber. Again, use the mp5sd as an example.
by BWS Arms
Fri Nov 24, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .22 LR barrel porting.
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: .22 LR barrel porting.

It’s going to be trial and error to get the correct amount and diameter. You can search the old threads here and probably find a starting point. You could also tap the ports and use allen headed set screws to block them off when not needed.
by BWS Arms
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:38 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .22 LR barrel porting.
Replies: 19
Views: 3419

Re: .22 LR barrel porting.

Porting will not ruin your gun. Look at the mp5sd.
by BWS Arms
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: Barrel thread
Replies: 2
Views: 1582

Re: Barrel thread

Thread a collar 5/8-24 ext. and 1/2-28 internal, then rocksett it.
by BWS Arms
Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .45 cal. Welded
Replies: 5
Views: 2125

Re: .45 cal. Welded

I have a mandrel that I clamp it together with.
by BWS Arms
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .45 cal. Welded
Replies: 5
Views: 2125

Re: .45 cal. Welded

I will have to try and get my post count up.
by BWS Arms
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:13 am
Forum: Silencersmithing Forum
Topic: .45 cal. Welded
Replies: 5
Views: 2125

.45 cal. Welded

Here’s a one that I am building for a 458 Socom. It’s all 4140 and will be welded. It has eleven baffles. I didn’t clip the first or last but may do so before I weld it up. I also have not weighed it since I have to get a new scale. I will try to get a video posted after I complete it. I tried to po...