Shims and your supressor

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wetboyz
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Shims and your supressor

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OK, I am just going to put it out there that I have no clue about this shimming of your can. I have quite a few cans and I have never been told about shims until today. Perhaps it is because I am using the can this time on a high power bolt gun. Nevertheless, please explain the theory and purpose behind this.

Please don't flame me-be nice. :mrgreen:

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rcn11thacr
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Re: Shims and your supressor

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A rifle has longer threads than a pistol does. You need a spacer if shooting a can on a rifle. Rifles have longer 0.600" thread lengths compared to pistol thread lengths of 0.400" 22LR silencers mount properly on the shorter 0.400" threads.
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