Thread: New hunter - Advice on first rifle

Originally Posted by Eat Meater

What's the issue with stirring with the suppressor on? Specifics?

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

When you shoot a rifle it creates a condensation which contains ammonia along with various other residues inside the suppressor. When you store a rifle with the suppressor on, particularly with the muzzle up that condensate will rust the barrel.

supressor on for storage - ask gun store owners how many rifles come in with suppressor locked on barrel and require some more than gentle persuasion to un screw and no not mine - corrosion has been at work

Originally Posted by ElDax

When you shoot a rifle it creates a condensation which contains ammonia along with various other residues inside the suppressor. When you store a rifle with the suppressor on, particularly with the muzzle up that condensate will rust the barrel.

Right.
I usually run an oiled patch through the rifle when I put it away. (I'm not wanting to start a new debate here!)
But the seized suppressor I understand.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.