HUXWRX Safety Co. Alignment Rod, Tool, 17″ Long, 5.56, Black

Description

The HUXWRX Alignment Rod ensures proper concentricity and alignment of the suppressor and muzzle device along the bullet trajectory, preventing misalignment and suppressor strikes. It is constructed from carbon fiber and sized for 5.56 bore rifles, and because of this, it is lightweight yet rigid enough to give you an accurate read on barrel-to-suppressor alignment before the first round is fired. As a result, the HUXWRX Alignment Rod is an essential setup tool for any suppressed 5.56 NATO build.

In addition, HUXWRX recommends verifying barrel-to-suppressor alignment on any build before it is first fired. Furthermore, this rod is sized specifically for 5.56 bore rifles, making it a precise fit for diagnosing concentricity issues on common 5.56 NATO and .223 suppressor setups. Moreover, using a quality alignment rod before your first range session can prevent baffle strikes, which protects both your suppressor and your bore. When you use the HUXWRX Alignment Rod, simply insert it through the muzzle device and suppressor to quickly confirm that everything is running true.

However, this rod is designed specifically for 5.56 bore rifles. Therefore, always confirm bore compatibility with your host firearm before ordering.

HUXWRX Alignment Rod Key Features

• Ensures proper concentricity of suppressor and muzzle device
• Prevents misalignment and baffle strikes
• Carbon fiber construction — lightweight and rigid
• 17″ length
• Sized for 5.56 bore rifles
• Black finish

Specifications

Suppressor alignment rods are used to verify that the centerline of a suppressor is correctly aligned with the bore of the host barrel before live fire. Misalignment between the suppressor bore and the barrel bore can cause a baffle strike — when a projectile clips the inside of the suppressor — which can damage the suppressor internally and create an unsafe condition. Checking alignment with a rod before the first shots is standard practice when mounting a suppressor to a new host firearm or after any change to the muzzle device. The 17-inch length accommodates the combined length of the suppressor and a portion of the barrel for a reliable check without needing to partially insert the rod. The alignment rod is caliber-specific — use the rod that matches the bore diameter of the suppressor and host barrel being checked to ensure an accurate result. A rod of the wrong caliber may give a false-positive check or may not pass through the bore at all, neither of which confirms correct alignment.