Question about suppressor wipes - I watched a Dead Air video about buying some rubber washers to put in the wipe end cap on your suppressor.

So if the hole in the rubber washer (wipe) were smaller than the caliber you're shooting, would you need to drill it out or just shoot it out?

Dead Air Ghost
60A Neoprene
1.20" x 1/8", 1/4" center

Dead Air Wolfman
70A Neoprene
5/8"~1" x 1/8", 1/4" center

DeGroat Nano
80A Polyurethane
11/16" x 1/8" or 1/4", 3/16" center (optional)

Energetic Vox (S and K)
70A Fabric Reinforced Silicon
1-1/8" x 1/8"

Gemtech Aurora and Aurora II
65A Urethane
1" x 1/8" (center X cut)

Knights XM-9
70A Urethane
1" x 1/8"

Rex Silentium MG22
50A High Temp Silicone
5/8" x 1/8"
McMaster-Carr item 5787T63 and Punch 3427a17

Thompson Machine Poseidon
50A Neoprene
15/16" x 1/8" (.45)
15/16" x 1/4" (9mm)

Thompson Machine Wasp
50A Neoprene
5/8" x 1/8"

Just remember that the ATF considers stocking wipes as having suppressor parts and it's a no-no. You can, however, cut them out as you go, so long as you destroy the one you've just removed.

I know, it's stupid.

You can find plenty of "wipes" in the plumbing washer section of a hardware store, or just make your own from sheets as Smudge said.

They do offer slightly increased suppression, but they don't last long. You just shoot them out. I've seen some that have just a cross shaped slit on the end, others just a smaller than bore diameter hole.

Do wipes affect accuracy? I can’t imagine a bullet going through thick rubber, especially off center, is going to be great for accuracy

I can't imagine that would stand up to the recent Supreme Court Chevron ruling.

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
Just remember that the ATF considers stocking wipes as having suppressor parts and it's a no-no. You can, however, cut them out as you go, so long as you destroy the one you've just removed.

I know, it's stupid.

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Originally posted by AUTiger89:
I can't imagine that would stand up to the recent Supreme Court Chevron ruling.

Like I said, it's stupid, but I figured you should be made aware of what they'll still try to enforce by arrest and prosecution if they catch you doing it. If you want to be the one who fights it in court, I know we're all gonna be cheering you on.

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Originally posted by Dwill104:
Do wipes affect accuracy? I can’t imagine a bullet going through thick rubber, especially off center, is going to be great for accuracy

Only good for up close Tom Cruise type assassinations.

True, true!

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Originally posted by P220 Smudge:

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Originally posted by AUTiger89:
I can't imagine that would stand up to the recent Supreme Court Chevron ruling.

Like I said, it's stupid, but I figured you should be made aware of what they'll still try to enforce by arrest and prosecution if they catch you doing it. If you want to be the one who fights it in court, I know we're all gonna be cheering you on.