Alignment Rod Guide & FAQs

Choosing an alignment rod is really more about personal preference than function between the two materials.  

  • Durability and Longevity: Carbon fiber rods retain their straightness and structural integrity over time, making them more reliable than metal counterparts, which may bend or warp with use.
  • Precision: These rods are guaranteed straight to within 0.001 inches tolerance, ensuring accurate alignment checks.
  • Weight Advantage: Carbon fiber rods are lightweight, making them convenient to carry and handle during use. 
  • Safety for the Bore: Unlike metal rods, carbon fiber does not pose a risk of scratching or damaging the bore of the firearm.

When using your bore alignment rod, verify your firearm is unloaded.

  1. Properly mount your silencer to the host firearm.
  2. Insert rod through the mounted suppressor of an unloaded weapon. Equal space should be seen between bore of suppressor and centered rod.
  3. Never force rod into bore, it should slide freely with very little resistance.
  4. Host firearm may need to be rotated around bore to confirm alignment due to tolerance between the bore and check rod.
  5. If mount and silencer are in alignment, remove rod and enjoy your suppressed firearm!

Your Accuracy Solutions alignment rod is a precision instrument. Alignment Rods will bend! Be careful, especially when inserted in the rifle bore. A lot of leverage can be placed on the alignment rod by bumping it or pulling sideways.

It is recommended to review our video of the correct use of alignment rods to verify suppressor alignment prior to first use.