Length:2.125 With my gas piston AR-15 strapped in a rest and the gas block turned to off, which means the action remains locked shut and 100% of the gas goes out the muzzle, I proceeded to sled test all of the brakes/compsplus controls of bare muzzle and standard A2 birdcage. Length:3.5 Do you think they should run similar? Looking down the bore, the appearance is that of 9 circular blast baffles. Despite my assumption that it was going to drive the muzzle down, compensation actually seems pretty much spot-on and recoil reduction is much better than I expected from a brake with such small chambers. Finish:pakerized M4SD is here so itll be in the upcoming flash hider test and in muzzle brake test #3 eventually. The linear comps do zero for recoil reduction (some actually make it worse) and most of them have plenty of flash and sometimes massive fireballs, so neither of these tests really make sense. Im looking for something better than an A2 birdcage on an AUG (5.56mm, 1/2-28), thats going to give DECENT compensation with the least sideways concussion. I couldnt get through to the Bastards for this test . Muzzle rise. Recoil test results for all of the entrants can be seen in the graphs and tables below. How much does the bcg affect recoil? so I basically feel like it needs to be available for purchase online (maybe phone-only, but thats pushing it ) to be included. AND I actually installed a brake with significant top-side porting upside down and the slide distance was barely affected vs. when installed correctly. Muzzle brakes: These devices reduce the felt recoil of each shot. It features a unique, removable "Anchor Brake" on the end of it, which basically acts as a muzzle brake to further reduce recoil. It features a taper mount shoulder to align with Q barrels and silencers, uses a 1/2 inch socket on the front for easy install and removal, and features 360 circumferential ports to alleviate the need for timing and shims. Data, such as what you have painstakingly put together here, serves to filter out all the sales and marketing techno-babble BS and boil everything down to one question: Does it work? Machining and finish (note that mines a bit beat up on the wrench flats from being installed and removed a half dozen times) are average, but the price is dirt cheap. MSRP:$124.95. Length:2.24 The rock wasnt ideal and it looked even less scientific than the POS haha. The Right Hand version I tested on the sled certainly does compensate for a right-handed shooters tendency to push the muzzle to the right a little it can clearly be seen pushing the muzzle to the left in the slow-mo. I love this article and numbers overall, though. Compatible with CB and Ultra series suppressors. Mitigate muzzle jump and felt recoil with these Sako muzzle devices for the 85, A7, TRG, and other like . Thunder Beast's new CB brake reduces up to 40% more recoil than the older BA. Material: case hardened steel Length: It looks like theyre calling the standard brake the heartbreak, and what you have listed as the heartbreak (in your tests) theyre calling the persuader. It may justslightly overcompensate for muzzle rise, driving the muzzle slightly downwards on my rifle, but with a different barrel length or less powerful ammo it could be spot-on. I chose to test the non-mount ones in most cases because theyre less expensive and apply to a larger audience (no reason to spend more money on a larger, heavier QD mount one if you dont own the relevant suppressor). If he really works for Lantac, that makes me not want to buy a Lantac product. Any idea on when the next shoot out will be? Many of our products and designs are now being copied, there is no greater accolade than being copied. Houlding Precision Firearms HPF-15 Irish Curse Muzzle Brake: The Irish Curse is a single-chamber version of the Curse, with an extra port on top to compensate for its smaller size. It would be great if you guys could do an additional test on recoil buffer systems (enidine, etcetera). I thought it might be the one to unseat the champ. Any reason you think itll perform particularly well? Anyone have stats on how the stag 3G compensator works on recoil in comparison to these? Although the EFAB is supposed to outperform the AFAB in every way, I still kind of lean towards the AFAB for my personal rifle because I like the looks a bit more and its $50 less expensive (the EFAB ties up a CNC machine for quite a bit more time). You guys are great at what you do and I go right to anything that carries the TTAG name for some time now. Length:2.61 R&D MRAD How about the cost-is-no-object coolest looking without giving up too much actual effect? Length:2.225 The other brakes are not was well tested of made as ours, I have designed and had manufactured many improved parts for AR systems. I could lend you one . What is the performance units? I ended up choosing the pws 556. Length:2.25 Its a combo of carbon getting on the inside and the shots blowing out any machining and finish residue, cuttings/flashings/swarf, etc Already accomplished on the AFAB, actually, as after this test concluded I mounted it to my AR-15 and it has been on there since for trigger testing and testing a new scope, etc. 3.PWS Triad While there absolutely was some consistency, it wasnt as tight as I would have liked. For now, onto the comparison of each entrant that joined us for Shootout #2! I think the muzzle goes up because the rifles on your shoulder, and at least 90% of you is underneath your shoulder. This thing is pretty dang solid and I hope to see Precision Armament releasing versions of it for more powerful calibers where it will be appreciated even more. This would give us warm beer, Jaguar electrics and Inch FALs. Finish is flawless. The chambers are offset a bit higher than the center of the bore, which makes the top slightly narrower than the bottom to vent more gas upwards, compensating muzzle rise to an appropriate degree. SKU: Thunder Beast : Brakes : 30CB-BRK 5/8X24. A 50% reduction and $100 would be a factor of 0.5. If you like or at least dont mind the aesthetics, it does actually seem to make for a decent compensator. http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tranquilo-556-muzzle-brakeadapter. Put a bead of hot glue on the end of the spring to avoid a sharp end shaking around. Amazon now has a m4-72 clone for $49.00 not that I would buy a clone though. And the last, potentially most valuable, use a sum of stack ranks to determine which brake has overall the best reduction and lowest cost. I know this is very subjective, but could you, using the bird cage as a base, could you tell us which one would you leave on the gun if you were going to have to shoot without ear protection. Compensators: While commonly thought to reduce recoil, compensators actually work to control muzzle rise. No machining flaws, but it isnt as clean as some others with just a bit of roughness on edges and such. The OG and what likely came on your stock AR-15. So I am a precision rifle guy. Length:2.2 Material: stainless steel http://longrangedesign.com/hem/products/muzzle-brake.html. Nope, you are not the only one! 2 what? http://www.alamofourstar.com/, Looks like it could be effective. and the machining is totally flawless. My .308 ammo stash is actually looking pretty good at the moment, though, so it could happen later this summer maybe. Gain incredible confidence in the field with every trigger pull when you outfit your rifle with the VG6 Stainless Steel Muzzle Brake. I just saw that the smith one was in there. I actually did contact APA via e-mail and phone to try and get one of their Bastards but couldnt get through to them. I feel like it pushes the gun down a bit, even when shooting from a bench rest or bipod. The BCM by far is the best of bunch. Again though, recoil reduction is only one of many variables worth considering and how theyre each weighted is a matter of personal opinion and/or intended use when choosing which muzzle device will adorn ones rifle. The precision machined taper insures consistent and solid lockup when mounting the suppressor to the 338 BA brake. Our products are tested by the very best of NSWC, there is no better out there, British precision and design combined with American manufacturing skills. Length:2.31 Why Choose Thunder Technologies' solution? I too am a huge fan of VG6 products I currently have both the Gamma and Epsilon products installed on uppers. Seekins AR ATC has a really clean, cool look to it (how on earth did they ever fit four chambers in a smaller package than the Ares Breath, I wonder?!) In my humble and not-entirely-scientific opinion here: reducing rearwards recoil is the reduction in muzzle rise people actually want. CORPORATE OFFICE & PLANT. Many of the top precision rifle crowd are using those on slightly larger calibers. 2000 Windy Terrace #1A, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Boxes of 10mm proved to be a more solid and stable weight. Machining is top notch. Yeah sorry, hopefully in #3. I would like to note is that the cycling of the bolt carrier group is a variable that really needs to be reintroduced in order for me to make the best decision here. The two strips of ports on the bottom are solid to keep you dust-free when shooting prone and to allow the open ports on top to compensate for muzzle rise. Finish:nitride All of those will be included in the next brake test and/or FH test (well, Im not sure if Ill have all of the Griffin ones but I have some). The huge following it has is again an advertising success driven by the like button on Facebook. I was really shocked to see the Lantac Dragon not do so hot considering just about everybody in just about every forum touts it as the absolute best. Sorry, I tried to explain in the text: a performance (percentage reduction in recoil) per dollar graph So thats what it is. the center of the butt stock. Those ports compensate for both muzzle rise and directional torque experienced by most right-handed shooters. Tied for 12th aint bad tied, actually, with the POF P415 brake thats damn similar but it aint a win. Diameter(at largest point): 1 Additionally, a flash hider-specific test is coming in a few weeks! I noted obvious errors on many manufacturers sites so chose not to use any of their info across the board. There can be negative trade-offs to all of those things, though, so the final design may sacrifice ultimate recoil reduction to assist in another way. Can anyone add to this test with some comments on noise/concussion differences. Presents a simple interface which allows you to provision duplicate instances in a DR region, schedule periodic replication, test your DR instances and fail over from a single screen. Ammo is Federal American Eagle 5.56 from the 90-round, stripper-clipped packs. What do you mean? Ive actually used Precision Armaments Accu-Washer system to install a few brakes from various companies. Weight:2.64 oz But we screw this all up by holding it below the centerline anyway. Finish:anodized How-To. The A2 Birdcage does a very effective job of reducing blinding flash (.48 Lux compared to >10K Lux for a bare muzzle, TTAG Flash Hider) but not so great at felt recoil or vertical movement. Thunder Beast: 30CB Muzzle Brake, 5/8x24 - .30 cal Thunder Beast 30CB-BRK 5/8x24. Like to see you add in barrel jump. Thanks! The number of openings varies 5 on the right and left, although in different order, and 3 on the bottom to compensate for muzzle rise and movement. I dont know if youve tried them but it brought my .300 win mag WAY down. I remember when the company opened up shop, but I dont think I looked at them since. Hopefully bothmuzzle device shootout installments will help narrow down the shopping list. JP Compensators Bennie Cooley Standard-Profile: Available in a bunch of sizes to match your caliber and barrel diameter, plus in matte black or polished stainless finish to match your aesthetic preference. Although a bit more expensive, the Precision Armament AFAB does seem to provide at least as much muzzle control, more recoil reduction, and zero flash. But I didnt notice any other brake or comp that seems applicable to a recoil reduction sort of a test other than the Good Iron that was already in this one, Yes, my error. Am I the only one who saw the Ares Breathe and thought Oh, thats the guts of a suppressor just waiting for the can? Weight: 3.60 oz R&D MRAD Yeah, you could invent a hundred others. Dr. Chet, thanks for the input on your compensators. It kind of reminds me of a Graboid (not an insult). How about a 2016 AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #3, These look too fun! Buddy effing factor. The Cherry Bomb by Q is a Quickie Fast-Attach muzzle brake compatible with the THUNDER CHICKEN and trash PANDA silencers by Q.It features our taper mount shoulder to align with our barrels and silencers, uses a 1/2 inch socket on the front for easy install and removal, and features 360 circumferential ports to alleviate the need for timing and shims. The J-Comp is a 2-chamber design (you have it highlighted in pink in the above table, indicating it is a 3 (or more) chamber design. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Specialties: Brake Express has been serving San Gabriel Valley for over 25 years. These 1/2"x28 & 5/8"x24 flash hiders and brakes are the perfect addition to your build. Thunder Beast: 30CB Muzzle Brake, 3/4x28 - .30 cal. The CB break is not only smaller than the previous BA muzzle break, it also preforms better. It seems to throw some wind out the sides, but very little actual concussion. MGW is a proud carrier of quality Midwest Industries muzzle devices that are designed to give you that competitive edge. Excellent info, much appreciated. A good review of it can be found here). Yes, some of the hybrids will be in the FH test but it will mostly be made up of dedicated flash hiders. Finish:black oxide Diameter(at largest point): 0.8 Tromix.com shows it on their web site with various thread patterns: I noticed much more blast and concussion in the first few rounds than after that. I only wish it had wrench flats to make installation easier. Finish:machined stainless (8620 steel version is nitrided) Weight:4.88 oz The M4-72 is surprisingly less concussive than I expected. Victor's Quality Motors, family owned and operated by Victor' and Sons, Mike and Rocky. Just wondering if Shootout #3 was still in the works? For example, you may find a .300 Blackout muzzle . I have a handful of 5/824 brakes here for .30 cal. Brownells is your source for Compensators & Muzzle Brakes,Muzzle Devices at Brownells parts and accessories. Thats a decent amount of $$$ when were talking about .308. MSRP:$89.99. The LMD is designed specifically for precision shooting, and every aspect of it is there to provide the cleanest flight path possible for the projectile with the least turbulence. Finish:Ionbond CrCN EDIT:This is the second test I did, but it hasnt been the last. Lots of their products are really nice. Many of them work as mounts for suppressors and act as sacrificial blast baffles but, no, whether its a flash hider or a brake it really wont have any effect at all on recoil or flash hiding once the suppressor goes on. Finish:guessing nitride There is basically no return to target as the reticle really never leaves the target in the first place. Diameter(at largest point): 0.863 Flash suppression seems like it would affect concussion suppression in a similar way, so maybe a combo of each is the best design. But consider 2 additional The cheapest (since all brakes seem to be leaps and bounds better than a bare muzzle/A2 birdcage. Diameter(at largest point): 1.9 Troys Claymore doesnt really belong in this roundup, as its the only one with no design consideration for reducing recoil. Just going to run the same AmEag M193, which is pretty flashy stuff, and leave it up to the flash hiders to sort it all out :). All shims should be the same but we put that in there . This applies to both the direct thread attach models (eg 30P-1) and the brake-attach models (eg 30BA). Length: 1.88 Well-designed muzzle brakes can reduce rearwards recoil energy by over 70%. 2A claims it keeps flash to a minimum compared to most brakes and comps. There were a few in test #1 as well. Just curious why no brakes from American Precision Arms? Looking forward to Shootout #3, Im curious about some brakes I didnt see in #1 or #2, like the Fortis Red and Rainer arms STC 2.0. e. This device does not diminish the sound of the firearm. The new AFAB thats Advanced Flash Arresting Brake takes the old design to a slightly more extreme level, with deeper grooves and a baffle pattern inside the bore. Finish:melonite Very cool. Its not a real stat or anything so its just a comparative amount. Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel Im happy to borrow brakes from people for the next one! Theyre also priced really well, landing them in fourth place and second place, respectively, in the performance per dollar rankings. . Therefore it is our mission to treat everyone who comes through our door as a customer for life. M4-72 angles the deflected gas rearwards, which undoubtedly helps to push the brake forwards even better (kinda catches the gas and pressure and redirects it). Recoil reduction really wouldnt be worth checking in this case, but sound, concussion, ease of install would be valid comparisons. I have both of these and would like to see how they stack up to the rest! Brakes on the pink background have 3 or more chambers (the only more is the Seekins), compensators designed with lots of little ports, whether holes or slots, but no baffles at all other than at the muzzle, are on a yellow background. The Omega Suppressor typically sales for $1130, but I noticed EuroOptic.com currently has it on sale for $899! These tests are expensive, but Id love to do more. Also I have an AFAB-mini that I bought brand new and will back up Precision Armaments statement that it takes a bit of break-in. I agree that in a muzzle device Im really looking for the least muzzle movement. THUNDER BEAST CB MUZZLE BRAKE $ 125.00 THU223CB-BRK:1/2X28 Out of stock Want to be notified when this product is back in stock? Ball-dimpled, circular ports is arguably a more subtle design than employing large blast chambers, but the recoil reduction isnt as effective without those baffles. I favour the JP Bennie Cooley which is one of the better two port performers but the very similar DPMS Miculek with the extra chamber appears to do better and its half the price. Quick view. Add to cart. Thunder Beast (TBAC) Compact Brake - This is the Thread-Over Muzzle Brake (TOMB) designed to work with the new line of Thunder Beast suppressors, which are the most popular suppressors among the top 50 PRS shooters. Werd. SPECS WEIGHT: 2.0 oz. It puts the Amazon one basically dead center in the pack on performance. Doubtful. MSRP:$125. The BULLSEYE is available in 0.7, 0.75, 0.925, and 1.0 base diameters to best match your barrel. Weight:2.55 oz d. This device does not have threading on the forward portion of it, and is not intended to be used as part of an assembly of a silencer, suppressor or muffler. This gives 4 possible configurations (short . For what its worth, I recently changed out all my flash hiders for the amazon muzzle break (not exactly the one tested but a similar 2 chamber model) and I could not be happier. It is, yeah. The Essential Accessory to Customize Your Rifle Started on 42 inches of concrete in an off-grid cabin, Ken Wittekiend started Witt Machine & Tool making four muzzle brakes a day. Where is all the info on the other muzzle devices that the ferfrans CRD fits on? 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