Baffle clearance to I.D. of tube?

[L1A1Rocker]

How much clearance should I have to the I.D. of tube? This is for my 300 blk can that has an O.D. of 1.625. I'm not sure what others have used in the past and I think I tend to make them a bit tight.

Thanks for any info ya'll have on this.

[john.t.little1]

I made mine a press fit but I've seen others where they could almost slide in and out

[plodder]

I make my K baffles just shy of press in clearance. No issues with .050 overbore from caliber. But, YMMV as I have a grand total of 2 complete Form 1s under my belt. 1 aluminum .22LR, 1 stainless 5.56. I am just now starting a Titanium 300 Blackout myself & hope it performs as well.

[CMV]

I've seen .005 recommended here frequently. My last 2 were .007 & that seems to make them come apart dirty with a lot less encouragement.

Consider baffle strength, how you plan to clean it, & how frequently you'd like to disassemble it.

[L1A1Rocker]

Thanks guys. It is much appreciated.

[speed6]

Resurrecting this old topic. When you say clearance, are you referring to radial or diametrical? I.e., .005 per side or .005 total clearance (that would be .0025 clearance per side).

[BCJ]

Resurrecting this old topic. When you say clearance, are you referring to radial or diametrical? I.e., .005 per side or .005 total clearance (that would be .0025 clearance per side).

I go 0.005 under in diameter, not per side

[speed6]

Thanks for the clarification.