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Posted: 3/27/2013 11:24:21 AM EDT
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What does everyone think about 5.56 compensators used in 22lr? And do you have any recommendations?
The one I'm using is a BattleComp 1.5, but it gets really dirty and hard to clean... 
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The .22 LR cartridge in all of its forms does not generate enough pressure at the muzzle to drive a comp or brake
that is attached to a conventional barrel. Today we are seeing light weight and ultra light weight barrels that react to the gas jet differently than the heavier, conventional "solid" metal barrels. Another thing to consider is while the rimfire doesn't create any adverse recoil, some muzzle torque will always be present and will cause the barrel to want to twist or "flip" in the direction of your rifling twist (a 1-16RH will want to flip the muzzle to the right). So considering this, and not recoil, the .22 can see a benefit from a comp - if the comp has been purposely designed for the cartridge. TACCOM purposely designs their products to fit specific needs, so I would think their comp would be one to watch. Ted |
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Light Barrels, light rifles, light pistols will recoil more....even with the 22LR round.
Believe it or not....there is enough gas to help reduce the recoil of those light pieces of equipment out there. The problem with 22LR is that it is horribly filthy and will render any conventional comp pretty much useless for accuracy after about 500 to 100 rounds. AND....they are a pain in the butt to clean!!! I've been using a design for years on the 22 that makes for easy clean up....in the field even!! You really don;t have to pay much attention to cleaning the area around the crown too much, although eventually, you will need to clean that area as well. So what I did, was take a round piece of aluminum......the exit hole is .281 (9/32) and the side thru hole is .625 (5/8). That 5/8 side hole is what does the work....it's catches the expanding gases coming out the end of your barrel and acts like a sail on a sail boat.....pulling your weapon forward. Well....it really doesn't pull it forward, but it does give you a forward pressure. Just think sail boat...ok? Anyways....to clean my comps....I went to my local Menards (you may a Lowe's)....and bouthg a cheap 5/8 drill and a cheap 9/32 drill....put it in my range bag. After about 500 rounds.....I first run the 9/32 drill thru the end, then the 5/8 drill thru the side.......DONE Takes about 3 minutes to clean.....and I clean that comp while it is still on the weapon.....how's that??? It's been so cool and people that have seen it, really like it, I've made a few over the years for them and well now, I have my own company, figured may as well make it on a larger scale. When you look for a comp for a 22LR.....just make sure that you buy one that is among other things.....easy to clean. There are a few out there and many many more that would be night mares for cleaning. The battle comp, while it is a good 5.56 comp.....would be really bad for 22LR (IMHO) Tim |
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