www.milehighshooting.com Thunder Beast: 30CB Flash Hider, 5/8x24 - .30 cal Muzzle devices that had zero design consideration for recoil reduction (flash hiders, linear comps, etc) were removed from this performance per dollar chart for Shootout #1: Just the good stuff, hopefully large enough to read it without having to click to enlarge (in case of mobile browsing, etc): Some thoughts on test #1 vs. test #2, plus a single chart compiling all of the muzzle devices from both tests ranked by recoil reduction percentage can be found at the very bottom of this article. MSRP:$59.99. But we screw this all up by holding it below the centerline anyway. Doubtful. The machining is gorgeous. Just wondering if Shootout #3 was still in the works? Notify me Specifications Category Class III Condition New Related products SILENCERCO OSPREY MICRO $ SILENCERCO OCTANE 9 HD $ 619.00 SILENCERCO 9 OSPREY $ 850.00 Q PLAN-B SAKER SUPRESSOR MOUNT $ 149.95 Reviews It kind of reminds me of a Graboid (not an insult). I ended up choosing the pws 556. I hope you will also have adequate supplies of ammo with very high flash and very low flash, for comparison purposes. Diameter(at largest point): 0.975 MSRP:$55. Nearly all of them are at TTAG HQ for use as reader prizes and giveaways (a lot have already been weekend photo caption contest prizes). Therefore it is our mission to treat everyone who comes through our door as a customer for life. The only thing I would suggest to improve this great write-up is to put the ranking and recoil distance of each brake in its entry next to weight and length and cost and such. Shooting standard 5.56 ammo with 55 grain load. Finish:melonited Yes, brakes that push down on the muzzle gain a slight advantage by increasing friction between the sled and the table. Was there the same amount of ammo and therefore weight in the gun before firing for each brake? Material: stainless steel MGW is a proud carrier of quality Midwest Industries muzzle devices that are designed to give you that competitive edge. Thunder Beast: 30CB Muzzle Brake, 5/8x24 - .30 cal Thunder Beast 30CB-BRK 5/8x24. Its even more pleasant from behind the rifle with this on than with an A2 birdcage or a bare muzzle. Length:2.24 Quick view View Options. BTW in the slow-mo footage you can see clear differences in how the muzzle reacts. So, have it clamped down at the pistol grip and somewhere on the forearm and the forearm. Length:2.25 Its good for some fiery show and sufficient concussion thump to shock and awe bystanders. Material: stainless steel Its not actually uncomfortable concussion that many or most brakes produce, though, its more of a blast of fast, hot air and maybe some carbon particles and such. R&D MRAD I have one for test #3, which Im intending to complete late this month. subjective/personal priorities, etc etc. How about the cost-is-no-object coolest looking without giving up too much actual effect? Diameter(at largest point): 1.36 Im sure others have asked, but Im also really interested in understanding the brakes effect on accuracy of the weapon, aside from what we infer. Some engineering types claim that ~74% of the rearwards recoil energy is from the gasses. We are family owned and operated, and serving our clients since 2010. Get the monthly weather forecast for Rowland Heights, CA, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Finish:nitride Ill wait until a week or two before the test to borrow the brake so I dont have it sitting here forever, Heres one more, originally designed to tame a 300 Win Mag AR: Finish:black (also available in satin stainless) Muzzle rise happens on that sled for the same reasons (although not necessarily to the same degree) that it happens when shooting off-hand. So anyway what Im trying to say is that I think muzzle rise is actually directly caused by rearwards motion, and in reality it isnt muzzle rise (meaning nothing is pushing the muzzle up) its rotation around the rifles center of mass. Notable exceptions: the two JPs are dual-chamber brakes but theyre very large in size, and the VG6 GAMMA is a dual-chamber brake that performs way the hell above its weight class, as does Thunder Techs Heartbreak. This keeps blast and concussion to a minimum, while reducing recoil, keeping the muzzle stable, and somewhat reducing flash signature as well. It and the EPSILON are top notch choices for sure. For mine it was around 20 rounds. Concussion isnt easily quantified or demonstrated and something like a sheet of cloth a few feet to the side of the brake to show how it reacts wouldnt be accurate because some of these brakes put out a lot of wind while not actually making a lot of concussion (M4-72 is a good example). http://www.carolinashooterssupply.com/TROMIX_308_SAIGA_SHARK_RIFLE_BRAKE_COMPENSATOR_p/trx-308shark.htm. Can anyone add to this test with some comments on noise/concussion differences. Have you seen the line up at Witt Machine? Ive purchased air pressure sensors designed to log blast waves so we can compare the amount of concussion each muzzle device generates, and these will be used in test four. The huge following it has is again an advertising success driven by the like button on Facebook. Thunder Beast. Honestly if they arent readily available for purchase then Id probably pass. But that being said, a 24 barrel will have less gas exiting it than a 16 barrel which complicates this measurement. Take a solid shooting position and brace the gun properly and you can take care of most of the rest. Lantacs Dragon muzzle brake (DGN556B) was the single most-requested brakefor Muzzle Brake Shootout #2. Ill probably take you up on it, but my guess is that a 3rd test wouldnt take place until the end of August or so. Quick view Out of Stock. Have you ever done a similiar comparison in regards to muzzle rise? . I mean, does it produce decreased recoil with a can screwed on it? Material: steel I have an m&p15 that came without a break or flash suppressor. Whether theres enough room to open up the threads from 1/228 to 5/824 is another question but not always necessary. Actually I just picked up a M4-72 based on this review and my conversations with the owners. Area 419 . I am a shooter and a guy who builds a damn fine rifle. Finish:parkerized 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 :). Material: hardened milspec steel 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. First let me say these are amazing articles and the information has really helped to change my mind about not wanting a muzzle device beyond the A2 birdcage.There are a few of the comps I would be interested in knowing their flash suppression numbers (OSS Tech BANNAR Alpha 1, Ares Armor EFFIN-A, Manticor Arms NightBreak, Houlding Precision Irish Curse) but I have a hard time believing that any of them provide a better balance than the AFAB or EFAB. The rifle is held to the sled by means of the pistol grip being braced against the rear wall of the tub part and a strap around the buttstock thats below the buffer tube. This device is intended to be used in compliance with Federal and State law. As a Patron you can also get free stuff, join live streams, gain early access, and more. My AR feels like a paintball gun now, and I paid less for 3 of them then what most of these cost individually. Without that, its too subjective. Im putting together a 6.8, most of the barrels Im looking at take the 5/8x24 devices, and Id like to get a good bang for the buck break. Again, of course, thats only on straight recoil reduction. Also no surefire brakes, whats up with that? Percentage reduction divided by dollars. I am not an engineer or a doctor. All stated weights and dimensions are as measured by me. Schedule a Free Inspection Today! And the everyman looking for best overall value/performance is covered. Each port has a round hole in the middle that diverges outwards into the Y shapes visible on the outside. Werd. There is nothing new or innovative in the design and it copies many features from other manufactures products, however, it has been marketed very well with edited slow motion video clips and rousing musical backgrounds; see any unedited youtube clips and it jumps around as much as many other brake. Killin me! Recoil Eliminator was in the first muzzle device shootout. December 10, 2014. Mitigate muzzle jump and recoil with these devices from . Ill have to collect a few more and then figure out the ammo situation. Theyre also priced really well, landing them in fourth place and second place, respectively, in the performance per dollar rankings. Finish:black oxidized Strike Industries J-Comp (Japan Type 89 Comp): The J-Comp is actually pretty damn awesome. 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. Victor's Quality Motors, family owned and operated by Victor' and Sons, Mike and Rocky. 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. Thank you sir. Fairly decent consistency, really (like 3% or less difference test-to-test), except for the Mini-Comp. Length:2.225 Looking at the baffles, it appears they dont immediately redirect gas backwards (thereby causing concussion), but instead let the gas hit the flat surface, and only get redirected backwards after slowing down considerably. SCAR 17 Muzzle Device Compatibility List. The Claymore definitely does a good job for the price and I really like the clean looks, high quality, and small size of the Black River Tactical one (was in Shootout #1 and will appear in the flash hider test coming up. Ask Question. Finish:guessing nitride. Length:2.90 The only one in this test that has that flange is the Strike Industries King Comp. The new TBAC CB series brakes can be used with the older 30BA and 30BAs suppressors with the. I have a handful of 5/824 brakes here for .30 cal. Diameter(at largest point): 0.86 . I also have the amazon one and love it. Length:2.57 It basically crushes the other ~55 muzzle brake and comps in recoil reduction per dollar. I really want to see how it really performs against other ones like Precision Arms and Lantacs and so on. Diameter(at largest point): 0.99 The suppressor itself, however, has recoil reduction and flash reduction benefits. MSRP:$89.99. Other than the damn Mini-Comp, the other brakes that were in both tests were pretty close, though, only varying 2-3% test to test. Thanks! Next to the shooter? Shoot me an e-mail if youre interested. 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. It comes with a matching lock nut to make timing the ATC simple, and its available in bead blast stainless or in black melonite finish, as well as with 5/824 threads for .30 caliber rifles. Thunder Beast Sound Suppressors - Ideal for Long-Range Hunting. http://www.shopmillerprecisionarms.com/Hammerhead_Muzzle_Brake_Miller_Precision_Arms_p/hh-muzzle-brake.htm. We are a . Yeah the main issue is that concussion is hard to quantify and sound is hard to measure (plus all require ear pro no matter what) in the first shootout, the FERFRANS sure made for a massive fireball though! PAs EFAB, or Enhanced Flash Arresting Brake, is supposed to be the absolute pinnacle of flash hiding compensator design. Hybrid devices are also available, which combine the practical effects of two or more of these devices into a single unit. Still no SJC Titan? If you could strip all of the gas from around and behind the bullet with a single baffle so the bullet goes through but all of the gas and pressure acts on one baffle, it would perform just as well as if it took 10 baffles to do the same job (I cannot scientifically prove this. Fwiw, Ive run A2, AAC 51T blackout flash hider, AAC 51T b/o w brake, Miculek and BCM mod1 on 556 rifles. . Compatible with CB and Ultra series suppressors. (If only Strike Industries made the J-Brake for .308s), Eventually. MSRP:$85 to $100 depending on finish choice ($95 as tested). PAs M4-72), Im thinking theres probably so much cross-over that it may not really be worth doing a separate AK-47 test. While picking up a RISE Armament drop-in triggerfor review and inclusion in the AR-15 drop-in trigger roundup Ive been working on, I also got my hands on this RA-701 compensator. Just a total guess there, though, as Im sure the other factors previously mentioned certainly had a hand as well. SPECS WEIGHT: 2.0 oz. OVERALL LENGTH: 1.64 inches Thunder Beast Arms Corporation [TBAC] Sound Suppressors * for Tactical, Sporting & Competition Use. Length:2.23 Please feel free to Photoshop it up and send me a fixed version. I usually do work with the Remington 700 rifle for guys who shoot Fclass and big game hunters. Lund / SJC Titan Ranking of importance of performance for 556 is 1. Another to consider is the V7 Weapon Systems Furion http://www.v7weaponsystems.com/collections/frontpage/products/furion, Wow, a lot of their stuff is dead sexy. Although it may not look as cool, I kind of think its performance as a compensator would be perfect with just a single port on top or three, smaller ports totaling about the same surface area (or anti-surface area, I suppose) as one of these. The greater this offset the greater the muzzle rise (that needs compensation). Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel Any given brake should not have to be in both tests for us to know how it compares to brakes from the other test, At least thats what I was hoping for. We Service all Gas/ Hybrid Makes and Models, and have the Skills, Experience and Tools to Perform Quality, Guaranteed Repairs Every Time Established in 2010. Ill try to get a Vais for the next round. Finish:nitride Enough to ballpark where a brake from the first test would have placed in this test. Best muzzle device review on the Web, btw!! Ooohh.. If you were to conduct another round of muzzle device tests, would you please include a Dynamic Resistance device on the list. Variable Port Recoil-reduction: Any tests with this? Im trying to decide on a brake/blast shield combo and Im interested in recoil reduction with the blast shield installed. Being an aerospace engineer myself, it was neat learning how they developed their muzzle devices using simulations of gas flow. In the case of a rifle strapped solidly to a rest like you describe, I think a bare muzzle would show zero flex and any muzzle device that directs more gas up vs. down, or down vs. up, is going to cause flex. 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. Weight:3 oz So, you lean backwards from the recoil, which makes the muzzle go up. Select: * Quantity: +-Add to cart. Id love to see the Griffin M4SD added. Finish:melonite JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Try it?? The first 5.56 muzzle brake test is HERE, the third is HERE, the first 5.56 flash hiding test HERE, the second 5.56 flash hiding test HERE, and the first .308 brake test HERE. I have fired this upper receiver from rests at 100 yards countless times with various things on the muzzle and the M4-72s presence on it turns in as accurate of groups as anything Ive ever had on the muzzle. Better than some of the less expensive SI products and probably nicer than Id expect at this price point. The total mass times its velocity would be the same. For the small size and weight, Thunder Techs brakes perform like crazy. Click on the image below for a printable PDF. Just shooting next to a couple of low hanging tree limbs or a bush would be appreciated. The Lantac Raven .22lr is a world beater, its the most accurate .22lr semi-auto available, period; there are reports that it also groups 1/2 MOA at 100 yards with whatever ammo is used. This is another example of extremely clean machining, and the finish is one of the better examples of black oxidized that Ive come across on any steel part. I would like to see what the micro bastard would have done against all of these brakes. Finish:machined stainless They help reduce recoil and save weight on the rifle. Ive got a Levang on my AR, and was torn between this or the Troy Claymore? Baffle size gets progressively smaller, the last baffle is thinner, the bore is actually honed (not drilled) to a very specific diameter, and the 11 degree target crown apparently helps stabilize the bullet upon exit. The Omega Suppressor typically sales for $1130, but I noticed EuroOptic.com currently has it on sale for $899! It is one of the most effective single-chamber brakes Ive tested on the recoil sled. Nick got some great photos of a brake from Dead Air Armament that uses forward-angled ports at the rear to blow out flash and fire that would otherwise plume outwards from the brakes chambers, and the King Comp has the same feature, although marketedin this case as a means of reducing side concussion. 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). Heres a consolidation of the ones suggested above for convenience: APA Gen II Little Bastard http://www.jlbillet.com. Any reason you think itll perform particularly well? MSRP:$159.95. b. To sight corrections (albight relatively minor) to make in your write up: 1.) Weight:2.55 oz Finish: Cerakote in black (as tested. Is the Specwar Trifecta Brake the same as the Saker Trifecta brake with a different mounting option? Weight: 2.73 oz 2 models Battle Arms Development Adjustable Frictionless Trigger (5) $268.00 (Save $13.00) $255.00 Best Rated. VG6s GAMMA and EPSILON are likely two of the most perfectly machined and beautifully finished muzzle devices Ive played with thus far. I blabbered on about it in far too much detail in the comments above, but I dont think muzzle rise is caused by gasses leaving the muzzle. And need some advice on what to get. Semi-permanently converts a BA series suppressor to accept the CB series of muzzle devices. Is there any plans of doing a test of linear compensators and/or those that have removable blast shields? as there are already 4 brakes here that didnt arrive in time for this test, I think its fair to say there will be a Shootout #3 eventually (maybe late August?). Length:2.12 I know testing is slow & difficult. Weight:3.47 oz Have you had a chance to evaluate the Stag 3G compensator? Sign in or Register () . 3. Length:2.95 Good muzzle control, but some muzzle flash out the front. KGM Technologies ; Kinetic Research Group (KRG) KMW ; Krieger Barrels ; Lancer Systems ; Leofoto ; Lone Peak Arms . Been waiting for this installment for a while, glad to see the pen of science made the cut! http://www.specializedtactical.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=94. Material: hardened steel If one gets a 1 and one gets a 0.5, the first one gives you twice the recoil reduction performance per dollar. 2A claims it keeps flash to a minimum compared to most brakes and comps. Recoil reduction really wouldnt be worth checking in this case, but sound, concussion, ease of install would be valid comparisons. MSRP:$125. Like 16 or 18 of them. 4. This would give us warm beer, Jaguar electrics and Inch FALs. Sorry, I tried to explain in the text: a performance (percentage reduction in recoil) per dollar graph So thats what it is. 2 for the price of 1! Are you Kidding! Machining and finish are both fine, but not exemplary. The BCM by far is the best of bunch. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Machining and finish are quite good. Length:2.225 Weight:3.05 oz 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. I agree that in a muzzle device Im really looking for the least muzzle movement. APA Gen II Little Bastard Well-designed muzzle brakes can reduce rearwards recoil energy by over 70%. While I really like the reduction of recoil, I am thinking about going in another direction or back to my PWS. A good review of it can be found here). Also I would like to see a Spikes Dynacomp 2 on the test. It doesnt inherently leap upwards unless the support behind it makes it do so. I was recently perusing some information on muzzle brakes as I have recently built some rifles for 3gun competitors. Gas pressure and therefore downwards force will vary massively based on barrel length and substantially based on ammo choice. This is a good test of pure recoil HOWEVER thats NOT what makes a good comp. Diameter(at largest point): 0.81 Diameter(at largest point): 0.86 e. This device does not diminish the sound of the firearm. I think a bare muzzle would show zero flex. Weight:2.6 oz ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Rainier RAC Although we specialize . Buddy effing factor. Recoil. With nothing on the muzzle, it slid back an average of 8.8438 inches. Length: 1.88 Finish:melonite 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. Weight:2.06 oz But about the concussion/wind debate, I see your point. Another to consider: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/02/02/18-muzzle-break/. Diameter(at largest point): 0.863 Length:2.44 Keep in mind that were also talking about the fairly minor recoil of .223/5.56 here, and many prospective purchasers will put recoil reduction at the bottom of their list behind other considerations like aesthetics, price, flash, concussion, etc. MSRP:$99. This was tested on a 16" SCAR 17 barrel. A concussion and volume level test would be good for linear comps, but I dont think Ill include any more in the recoil testing or flash testing. Material: case hardened steel I found your tests to be spot on, and I am now running Precision Armament on all my rifles. Length:2.55 In addition to the objective recoil test, all brakes are listed alphabetically below and I have stated my frank opinion on machining, fit/finish, and utility plus included any items of note as well as the relevant stats for each. It seems to throw some wind out the sides, but very little actual concussion. Thunder Beast Arms Corporation - Supporter of Competitive Shooting Sports . Hopefully bothmuzzle device shootout installments will help narrow down the shopping list. Youll want to clamp the gun down in a vice at the typical contact points of a shooter. 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Flash suppression seems like it would affect concussion suppression in a similar way, so maybe a combo of each is the best design. MSRP:$129. I must tell you that just for fun we installed this brake on a rifle that is used for bench rest. Creating new products while constantly reinvesting in better equipment lead to a 27,000 sqft facility in the great state of Texas. 2. 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. You guys couldnt even build the Merlin correctly. He lives outside of Austin, TX. Put something solid, even if its as narrow as a pencil, on the buttstock right on the bore axis and I dont believe that muzzle is going to move in any direction (bare muzzle; no muzzle device). Also you didnt compare apples to apples. The JP Recoil Eliminator is available for both .223 and .308. Yes, a muzzle brake or comp can try to compensate for typical rotational forces by directing gasses upwards and therefore driving the muzzle downwards. Finish:nitride (as tested, but also available in machined stainless, Cerakote, and bead blasted) Length:2.2 I live in South Texas and carry my rifle on my ranch everywhere I go. Easily the largest 5.56 muzzle brake Ive ever seen, the Ares Breath is over 6 long, 1.9 wide, and sports four blast chambers. Not particularly impressive on straight recoil reduction, placing near the bottom of this pack of brakes and comps, but the balance of gas going up vs. going down seems about right, and it isnt overly obnoxious to be around (below average for concussion). BUT tuning it is basically impossible. The slow-mo does show very little flash from this brake. The finish is even and deep Id guess nitrided. Similar in dimensions, appearance, chamber and baffle design, and on my recoil sled rig theyre identical in recoil reduction performance. How is this Device different from others that have been determined by ATF to be Silencers? In a sea of muzzle devices with recessed crowns, I like the domed one on the BULLSEYE if for no other reason than its unique. How-To. Weight:2.64 oz Wondering if you have any advise on it? I should note that I categorically disagree with your assertions that the M4-72 does not do a good job with muzzle control or that it negatively impacts accuracy. I couldnt get through to them to see if they would be willing to donate or loan one for the test, and the budget for purchasing various brakes went from most-requested on down and the bastard series didnt make the cut before the budget ran dry. With 50,000+ likes on Facebook and some very interesting deals coming off in the USA, its clear Im the market leader. Go bare muzzle and brace the gun against a narrow-but-solid object (narrow vertically so we know it isnt physically impeding the gun from rotating up or down), suspend it in the air so its free to move and see what happens with mass added and subtracted above and below the center of the front/rear weight balance, etc. Diameter(at largest point): 0.877 Excellent review, thank you. The budget for buying brakes isnt that big, and there are quite a few with higher priority (based mostly on requests) to buy before the $110+ Dynacomp 2, Ideally a 2nd flash hiding test will be published before year end as well. The CB series of muzzle brakes include a thread-over design which are used to mount TBAC Ultra suppressors. Eliminate the rearwards recoil and that muzzle isnt going to go any-freakin-where. Will there be more tests in the future for vertical recoil reduction and noise/blast level? Its not a real stat or anything so its just a comparative amount. Again, machining is as good as it gets, and the Ionbond finish is very nice. Opening up the bore is easy. Thunder Beast CB Muzzle Brake - Silencer Shop, Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, If you are not 100% satisfied with your suppressor after your Form 4 is approved, you may return it to Silencer Shop for a. The JuggerBrake is an aggressive, modern-looking brake thats available in 3 flavors: Long Range/Sniper, CQB Right Hand, and CQB Left Hand. 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. The dual-chamber Heartbreak and 3-chamber Standard Muzzle Brake (follows) greatly outperformed my recoil reduction expectations. For sure. And the SuperComp Tactical Titanium is even better if tactical persuasion is an issue. $101.05 $160.00. 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