So disappointed that the M4-72 is only available in .223/5.56 as I want a brake for a .284 dia. . Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Usually the boogeyman is muzzle rise (which I believe is usually just the natural byproduct of rearwards recoil energy anyway). MSRP:$29.95. Very I formative but I would like to see how a lot of the dual flash hider/ compensator in one on the market stack up against the numbers you have already I think now with these two in one barrel devices coming into the market a lot more people are hoping to keep there flash reduction but also gain some dampened recoil so it would be great to see how the devices that claim to do both stack up even more especially the vlcor and the Troy medieval flash hider that also claims to dampen recoil and tame muzzel rise but in general lets see how the two in ones stack up against your other numbers. Ive also included a performance per dollar graph based on the first Muzzle Brake Shootout so these figures can be compared across both tests. It and the EPSILON are top notch choices for sure. Their company had a lot of gear at the Connecticut swat challenge so I spoke with some reps of theirs. g. Misuse of this product voids the product warranty. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Length:2.125 But that being said, a 24 barrel will have less gas exiting it than a 16 barrel which complicates this measurement. 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. I ordered two. As a Patron you can also get free stuff, join live streams, gain early access, and more. My .300 Blackouts consistently group at less than 1/2 MOA at 100 yards out of very short suppressed barrels. I cant imagine how frustrated everyone would be if a brake did incredibly well but cant be acquired haha. PHONE: (416) 742-1936 FAX: (416) 742-6056. Diameter(at largest point): 1.36 You should have the vais muzzle brake on there. subjective/personal priorities, etc etc. Weight:3.26 oz Brownells is your source for Compensators & Muzzle Brakes,Muzzle Devices at Brownells parts and accessories. Averages of multiple measurements were, however, rounded to 4 decimal places and recoil reduction percentages were rounded to 2 places. Thunder Beast Sound Suppressors - Ideal for Long-Range Hunting. Rainier RAC . Length:2.95 27, 28, 29) instead of showing multiple brakes tied for the same place (e.g. Compensators: While commonly thought to reduce recoil, compensators actually work to control muzzle rise. There were a few in test #1 as well. http://www.specializedtactical.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=94. I like to make data driven decisions, and I have a spreadsheet on every conceivable accessory I might need for my .308. I think the muzzle goes up because the rifles on your shoulder, and at least 90% of you is underneath your shoulder. The machining and the finish are clean and the steel has a quality feel. Probably not. ZEV Technologies (1) Volquartsen Firearms (5) Alexander Arms (6) Nighthawk Custom (1) Hawkins Precision (1) FM Products (3) UM Tactical (1) Wasatch Arms (1) How much does the bcg affect recoil? I dont believe it has been beaten for recoil reduction by anything smaller in size, and while it does overcompensate just a bit with this full-power 5.56, its spot-on with the inexpensive .223 I shoot most of the time. 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). With nothing on the muzzle, it slid back an average of 8.8438 inches. Therefore it is our mission to treat everyone who comes through our door as a customer for life. Buddy effing factor. The Performance per dollar chart needs to be fixed. Its certainly a joy to shoot a rifle with either of the AFABs or this EFAB on it low concussion and blast, stable muzzle and well see how they fare on camera in the dark for the flash hider testing. Thats not the only way to prevent the rifle from moving rearwards, though. $101.05 $160.00. Material: 416 stainless Weight: 1.97 oz (Long Range model) Good work nonetheless! Finish:Ionbond CrCN These tests are expensive, but Id love to do more. Also I would like to see the Swedish LRD comp in the test. It also has very minimal flash with the same, quality machining and standard, parkerized-looking finish. But consider 2 additional The cheapest (since all brakes seem to be leaps and bounds better than a bare muzzle/A2 birdcage. Variable Port Recoil-reduction: Any tests with this? The Thunder Beast CB "Compact Brake" for use on TBAC CB series suppressors: Ultra 9, Ultra 7, Ultra 5, 30CB9, 30CB7, 30CB5, and 223CB. Ionbond finish. First off I LOVE both your muzzle brake videos and flash hider video. Noticeably absent (to me anyway) was JPs large diameter version of the JP Bennie Cooley Standard break. Finish:black (also available in stainless) Machining and finish are basically what Id call fast and dirty, but the truth is I think this is probably the most appropriate choice for most muzzle devices anyway. Plus, I think it looks cool. 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. 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. Ross Schuler Length:2.90 Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel Weight:3 oz In the event that the rifle isnt moving rearwards at all it isnt trying to rotate at all and the muzzle WILL be driven downwards by the comp. 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. b. Can you post a link to your 1st test so I can access it easily? The total mass times its velocity would be the same. Length:2.25 Muzzle rise happens on that sled for the same reasons (although not necessarily to the same degree) that it happens when shooting off-hand. Thanks for your time. $162.00. 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. R&D MRAD 2A claims it keeps flash to a minimum compared to most brakes and comps. Weight:5.25 oz Machining is clean, finish is okay (average parkerizing). All of the data I have access to is included in this test so everybody can compared these devices based on what they care most about recoil reduction, weight, length, diameter, price, etc. The new version is supposed to be better in every single way. Any and all of these are way too loud to shoot without ear protection anyway, so my personal opinion on volume levels is that I dont care. Ive got several, and at under $30 they are a smoking deal IMO! The machining and finish are flawless, and it has decent recoil reduction performance, excellent muzzle control performance, and appeared to be a really good flash hider as well. It fits if the muzzle device makes contact the shoulder and could be timed using SilencerCo shims. In the past, we compared 35 different AR-15 muzzle devices. 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. Additionally, due primarily to the massive reduction in recoil the muzzle pretty much doesnt move at all, whatsoever. Length: 1.88 So do you think that a rifle held from two ropes, one near the gas block and the other near the pistol grip, sort of suspended in air, would not have any muzzle rise if was fired? Next shootout should be a 7.6239 brake/comp. I know the price is way up there. With a third port on top it seems to push the muzzle downwards a bit more than the Heartbreak. For a competition gun, Id go with something more aggressive on the recoil reduction front and wouldnt give a crap about concussion or flash (as long as the flash is to the sides and not in my sight picture). MSRP:$150. One thing I have to wonder is if the brakes that have more of a downward push may have benefited in this test by causing more friction between the table and sled? Additionally, a flash hider-specific test is coming in a few weeks! Material: 4140 bar stock steel Too bad about the R&D MRAD. Its supposed to outperform the old one in flash hiding, recoil reduction, and compensation performance. At least nothing commercially available and relatively affordable. The Lantac would reduce recoil better if 1) the baffles were larger 2) the bore through the baffles were smaller (it would strip off and catch more gas rather than letting it blow through the bore) 3) the baffles angled rearwards a bit. Excellent review, thank you. 2.) 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. We out it on a rifle that is used in 3gun. Diameter(at largest point): 0.87 Our business is predicated upon the core values of integrity, trust and respect. Finish:polished (also available in matte black) 2. A steady muzzle means steady sights, and steady sights means fast, accurate shooting. Ammo is Federal American Eagle 5.56 from the 90-round, stripper-clipped packs. A 50% reduction and $100 would be a factor of 0.5. Dont necessarily disparage a company just because it is british. The DoubleStar has the same feature. Tied for 12th aint bad tied, actually, with the POF P415 brake thats damn similar but it aint a win. 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! MGW is a proud carrier of performance Sako parts which are designed to give you that competitive edge. If he really works for Lantac, that makes me not want to buy a Lantac product. VG6s GAMMA and EPSILON are likely two of the most perfectly machined and beautifully finished muzzle devices Ive played with thus far. If they were all that close it would have been AWESOME. Aiming those first two ports on the top forwards would actually increase recoil slightly compared to aiming them straight up (or back), but this may be done to mix up the gasses coming out of the front ports, thereby preventing or reducing flash. Material: its freakin aluminum Bird Of Prey USA Bird of Prey Compensator: Right after the Ares Breath alphabetically is another brake thatsa bigdeviation from the norm. I figured Ares Armor was going to poke the ATF in the eye again haha. Well I no longer have the CRD so cant physically confirm fit. Live Chat Live Chat. Im not surprised the Lantac Dragon did not do as well as many of its followers expected. Thats the main reason I kept and re-tested brakes from the first Shootout. Diamondhead T-BRAKE. I have the #2 winner from the first test, and presumably still #2 winner of both, the JP Recoil Eliminator (the one that looks like a tank brake) on my $2500 gun but I have the cheap amazon one on my $500 AR15 and love it. Quick view Out of Stock. MSRP:$109.95. Opening up the bore is easy. Not only did the bra. The Thunder Beast CB "Compact Brake" for use on TBAC CB series suppressors: Ultra 9, Ultra 7, Ultra 5, 30CB9, 30CB7, 30CB5, and 223CB. However, I also would like to see the APA gen 2 Bastard line (micro bastard for 5.56, and little bastard for .30) included in round #3 of testing. A lot of these are designed to be integrated with the suppressor but it would be nice to see these in the review as well to see how they compare independently. http://www.shopmillerprecisionarms.com/Hammerhead_Muzzle_Brake_Miller_Precision_Arms_p/hh-muzzle-brake.htm. EDIT:This is the second test I did, but it hasnt been the last. MSRP:$57.99. Come on in, the water's just fine . 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Designed to be a good all-around brake and comp, the Curse is a dual-chamber brake with a bunch of relatively small slots instead of full-on, open ports. Honestly if they arent readily available for purchase then Id probably pass. 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. And on that note Im looking at getting the AFAB, but their website states not to use crush washers, so Im curious how do you have it secured to your barrel? The cheapskate knows where to put his/her money. Do I care if the people standing next to me are annoyed by the blast from my M4-72? 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. 2000 Windy Terrace #1A, Cedar Park, TX 78613. 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