X2R™
$849.00 – $899.00Price range: $849.00 through $899.00
Second-generation flagship 5.56. The X2R brings our patented ReFlow gas-recirculation design to a lighter, harder-use package — in lightweight Titanium (X2R) or full-auto-rated Inconel 718 (X2R-HT). The HT adds a patent-pending heat-shielded blast chamber that holds suppression more consistent shot-to-shot as the can heats under sustained fire.
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Second-generation flagship — the direct successor to the X1R in 5.56.
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Patented ReFlow gas recirculation extends dwell time for more suppression in the same footprint.
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Titanium for the lightest carry, or Inconel 718 (HT) with a patent-pending heat-shielded blast chamber for sustained full-auto.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Echo Zulu Defense · User Guide
X2R™ / X2R-HT™
Echo Zulu Defense · Sturgis, South Dakota · Rev. D — August 2026
Second-generation flagship 5.56. ReFlow™ gas-recirculation architecture, U.S. Patent Pub. 20260104220.
Read this guide in full before installing or firing this suppressor.
01Specifications
- SKU
- 110100101 — X2R, Titanium · 110200101 — X2R-HT, Inconel 718
- Material
- X2R: Grade 23 Ti-6Al-4V ELI (titanium) · X2R-HT: Inconel 718 (IN718)
- Weight
- X2R (Ti) 10.4 oz · X2R-HT (IN718) 18.9 oz
- Length
- 6.25″
- Interface
- 1.375″-24 HUB
- Maximum bullet diameter
- .224 (0.224″)
- Use rating
- X2R (Ti): rifle, SBR, and carbine — not full-auto rated. X2R-HT (IN718): full-auto rated.
- Maximum sustained wall temperature
- X2R (Ti) 800°F · X2R-HT (IN718) 1,200°F
- Finish
- High-Temp Cerakote (Black)
- Manufacture
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), sealed monolithic construction
- Manufactured by
- Echo Zulu Defense, Sturgis, SD, USA
02Safety
- Confirm the firearm is unloaded before installing, removing, or servicing the suppressor.
- Verify bore alignment with an alignment rod in the suppressor’s caliber before
the first shot on a new host, and again after any change of mount, barrel, or firearm. For this
suppressor, use a .22 / .223 / 5.56 rod. - Use only SAAMI- or CIP-compliant ammunition loaded to published pressure specifications.
- Do not fire sabot ammunition through this suppressor.
- Do not fire with any obstruction in the bore.
- Wear hearing protection. A suppressor reduces the report; it does not make a
firearm safe for unprotected hearing in all conditions. - This suppressor becomes extremely hot in normal use and will cause immediate burns. Use a
suppressor cover or allow it to cool before handling. - If the report, recoil, or point of impact changes noticeably during a string, stop firing and
inspect the suppressor and mount before continuing.
03Legal & Regulatory
- This suppressor is a firearm silencer regulated under the National Firearms Act. Possession,
transfer, and transport must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local law. - Transfer requires ATF approval before the suppressor may lawfully change hands. Transfer tax
amounts and processing requirements are set by current federal law — confirm them with your dealer
at the time of transfer. - Only the registered owner, or a person in the registered owner’s presence and control, may
possess the suppressor. Storing it where an unauthorized person has independent access may
constitute constructive possession. - Interstate transport of an NFA firearm may require prior ATF notification. Verify before you
travel. - Export is prohibited without proper authorization under ITAR and EAR.
- Law changes. Verify current federal and state requirements rather than relying on this
document.
04Caliber & Fit
Maximum bullet diameter: .224 (0.224″)
Before mounting, make sure the suppressor is rated for your bullet diameter and that your barrel
meets the minimum length for your cartridge.
Use the Fit Checker to confirm compatibility. Every suppressor product page at
echozuludefense.com
has one built in. Enter your cartridge and barrel length and it returns a verdict for that specific
suppressor. If the Fit Checker and this document disagree, or if anything about the result looks
off, contact us before you shoot it.
05Installation
Suppressor interface: 1.375″-24 HUB
Step 1 — Prepare.
- Confirm the firearm is unloaded and the action is open.
- Inspect the host muzzle threads. They must be clean, concentric, and cut square to the bore.
- Check blast chamber clearance. Measure the depth of the suppressor’s blast
chamber and confirm your mount or muzzle device will not contact the blast baffle. Keep a minimum
of 0.25″ of clearance. This is primarily a concern with muzzle devices —
direct-thread adapters rarely protrude far enough to be an issue.
Step 2 — Install.
- Apply a light film of high-temperature nickel-based anti-seize to the HUB threads.
- Hand-thread the mount fully into the suppressor, then torque to 20–25 ft-lbs,
or to the mount manufacturer’s specification if it differs. - Thread the suppressor onto the host by hand until seated, then torque to
20–25 ft-lbs. Quick-detach mounts: install per the mount manufacturer’s
instructions and confirm the locking mechanism is fully engaged.
Spanner wrench. This suppressor has spanner slots for mount installation and removal. If you do not have a spanner wrench that fits a suppressor up to 1.75″ OD, contact us and we will provide one at no charge — limit one per customer.
Step 3 — Verify.
- Check alignment with an alignment rod sized for the suppressor’s caliber — a .22 / .223 / 5.56 rod. Do this before the first shot
and every time you change hosts. - Re-check torque after the first 50 rounds on a new host, then at the start of each range session.
- A suppressor that comes loose under fire may strike. If it loosens, stop firing and work
through it: confirm the mount and the suppressor are torqued to spec, clean the threads and
re-apply anti-seize, re-check alignment with the guide rod, and confirm the muzzle shoulder is
square to the bore before firing again.
06Use Rating & Duty Cycle
- X2R (Titanium): rated for semi-automatic and bolt-action use on 5.56 carbines and SBRs. Not full-auto rated. Allow the suppressor to cool between high-volume strings.
- X2R-HT (Inconel 718): full-auto rated. No round-count restriction within the published barrel-length rating.
- The two variants share an envelope but not a duty rating. If you are not certain which one you own, check the engraving on the tube against your Form 4 before running a sustained-fire schedule.
- Backpressure: Low. ReFlow gas recirculation keeps blowback at the shooter’s position low. A rifle previously tuned around a high-backpressure can will likely run undergassed on the X2R — re-tune the gas system after installing.
07Thermal Limits
- Titanium version — maximum sustained wall temperature: 800°F. Ti-6Al-4V loses strength as temperature climbs, and sustained or repeated exposure above this point causes cumulative microstructural damage that is not visible from the outside.
- Inconel 718 version — maximum sustained wall temperature: 1,200°F. The superalloy holds its strength far higher than titanium, which is what makes high-volume schedules practical.
- An IR thermometer takes the guesswork out of this.
- Allow the suppressor to cool before resuming an aggressive firing schedule.
08Maintenance
Carbon accumulates with use and should be cleaned out periodically.
Interval: every 1,000–1,500 rounds, or sooner depending on your ammunition and firing schedule.
Preferred method — ultrasonic.
- Use Simple Green diluted 1:4 with water, or a dedicated suppressor cleaner
(Breakthrough or similar). - Heat the bath to the cleaner’s recommended temperature and run a 10–15 minute
cycle. - For heavy deposits, extend the cycle or run additional cycles rather than increasing the
concentration. - Protect the finish. If your ultrasonic has a wire basket, contact with it can
damage the Cerakote. Instead, place the suppressor and the diluted cleaner in a sealed zip-top bag,
then fill the ultrasonic tub with plain water and set the bag in the tub. The bag transmits the
ultrasonic energy while keeping the can off the basket. - Rinse thoroughly with clean water, blow dry with compressed air, and allow to dry completely
before storage or use.
Alternative — soak. A 24-hour soak in the same 1:4 Simple Green solution works,
but it is less effective than ultrasonic. Rinse and dry the same way.
Threads and mount. Break the suppressor down from the mount at each cleaning
interval, wipe both thread sets clean, and re-apply high-temperature nickel-based anti-seize before
reassembly.
Do not use anything containing hydrofluoric acid. HF attacks titanium
aggressively and will destroy the suppressor. Check the SDS of any wheel cleaner, rust remover, or
“aluminum brightener” before it goes near this can.
This is a sealed monolithic build. There is nothing inside to disassemble — cleaning is done
with the suppressor intact.
09Warranty & Service
This suppressor is covered by the Echo Zulu Defense Limited Lifetime Warranty. Full terms:
echozuludefense.com/warranty-policy
The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. It does not cover damage from
ammunition outside the published ratings, damage from exceeding the published barrel-length or
thermal limits, unauthorized disassembly or modification, or finish wear from normal use.
Warranty and service inquiries:
rma@echozuludefense.com.
Contact us for an RMA before shipping — an NFA item shipped without prior coordination creates a
transfer problem for both of us.
10Model Notes
- The X2R uses our patented ReFlow gas-recirculation architecture (U.S. Patent Pub. 20260104220) to cut backpressure at the shooter’s position.
- The X2R-HT adds a heat-shielded blast chamber (patent pending) that holds suppression more consistent shot-to-shot as the can heats under sustained fire.
| Material | Titanium, Inconel 718 (HT) |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 |
| Length | 6.25″ |
| Mount | 1/2-28 Direct Thread HUB |
| Weight | Ti 10.4 oz / IN718 18.9 oz |
| Use | Rifle / SBR / Carbine; Full-Auto rated (IN718 HT) |
| Finish | Black Cerakote |
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