Just my inference). SJC Titan, It doesnt look like R&D makes an MRAD that fits the AR-15 thread pitch. V7 Weapons Systems Furion Weight: 1.97 oz (Long Range model) It was bad enough to deserve an article of its own, so give that a look to learn of the JuggerBrakes multiple, fatal flaws. 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. Performance is also nothing short of incredible given the extremely compact size and light weight. Im assuming inches per dollar, but it needs to be clearly stated. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. MSRP:$89.95. a heavy magazine that causes the vertical center of mass to be like at the level of the bottom of the trigger guard), when it fires its going to rotate around the center of mass. BUTthe weight of the gun did differ as the weight of the brakes themselves differs. Again, just in my opinion. . This device is intended to be used in compliance with Federal and State law. Thank you sir. AR-15's are getting more and more popular every day, partially due to their low recoil and muzzle rise. The CB series of muzzle brakes include a thread-over design which are used to mount TBAC Ultra suppressors. How about a 2016 AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #3, These look too fun! As for titanium brakes and comps they do have a place. Yes, some of the hybrids will be in the FH test but it will mostly be made up of dedicated flash hiders. Weight:2.1 oz There is basically no return to target as the reticle really never leaves the target in the first place. Weight: 3.60 oz If you want the best forget the rest and get a Lantac. Heres a consolidation of the ones suggested above for convenience: APA Gen II Little Bastard Material: 416 stainless steel Choose from any combination of no jets, two large aperture jets, two small aperture jets, and two solid plugs to get it just right. This is another area where the BCM mod 1 excels IMO. The CB series of muzzle brakes include a thread-over design which are used to mount TBAC Ultra suppressors. The percentage result for the M4-72 was dead freakin on. 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. I usually do work with the Remington 700 rifle for guys who shoot Fclass and big game hunters. This gives 4 possible configurations (short . 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. Diameter(at largest point): 0.863 But consider 2 additional The cheapest (since all brakes seem to be leaps and bounds better than a bare muzzle/A2 birdcage. And the last, potentially most valuable, use a sum of stack ranks to determine which brake has overall the best reduction and lowest cost. The suppressor itself, however, has recoil reduction and flash reduction benefits. Awesome videos thanks for the work! But mostly I wouldnt shoot the gun unless it was truly necessary, or Id carry ear pro with me. Weight reduces recoil, so its fair to pit all recoil-reducing devices against each other regardless of weight or material. Tied for eighth, its performance is also really great, despite registering below average on the concussion and blast scale. 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. Machining and finish are spot on. Not only did the bra. Theyre also priced really well, landing them in fourth place and second place, respectively, in the performance per dollar rankings. Is there any plans of doing a test of linear compensators and/or those that have removable blast shields? It looks like QD mounts that work on an A2 birdcage would work on the NightBrake. MSRP:$64. I didnt keep it after the last test. Excellent review, thank you. Hybrid devices are also available, which combine the practical effects of two or more of these devices into a single unit. Finish:black nitride I noticed the rock is MIA this episode . I also have the amazon one and love it. Facebook; Instagram; Help. I am a shooter and a guy who builds a damn fine rifle. A good comp does reduce recoil but ALSO is fast return to zero, consistent dot (or reticle) pattern and does not affect accuracy. 2. I know it would refer to the wind and even if its not 100% of the devices, its relatively associated enough for me to want to see how they do. My .308 ammo stash is actually looking pretty good at the moment, though, so it could happen later this summer maybe. This keeps blast and concussion to a minimum, while reducing recoil, keeping the muzzle stable, and somewhat reducing flash signature as well. Diameter(at largest point): 1.00 So its a strong maybe. 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. Doubtful. I like to use them on rifles that will be used for expedition style still hunting like big horn sheep or elk. This would give us warm beer, Jaguar electrics and Inch FALs. I would love to see a chart which compares recoil reduction by weight. Hey TTAG, if I had a muzzle device professionally modified, and I sent it to you would you test it? My budget for purchasing brakes was gone before I got to it. Finish:bead blast (also available in black melonite) Finish:pakerized Congrats to Precision Armament for hanging onto the crown, and for coming up with such an incredibly effective brake in such a small, lightweight package! 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. Patriot Ordnance Factory (POF) Muzzle Brake (P415): As mentioned above, POFs P415 and Lantacs Dragon are fairly similar. Additionally, my hope was that the percentage reductions for brakes that appeared in both tests were so consistent that we could accurately estimate where any of the brakes from one test would have placed in the next test. Material: case hardened steel Shooting standard 5.56 ammo with 55 grain load. Finish:melonite Product specific FAQs have not been added for this product. You can opt out at any time, and we'll never sell your info. APA: Gen 2 Little Bastard Muzzle Brake. MGW is a proud carrier of quality Midwest Industries muzzle devices that are designed to give you that competitive edge. Dominating the field once again, really, winning by a pretty decent and entirely repeatable margin. The just right muzzle brake would be the one with the least flex either up or down. M4-72 and it reduces recoil very well. Dead Air Armament. Weight:3 oz I only wish it had wrench flats to make installation easier. a. I have one for a standard AR barrel that Id be willing to lend for the test. Listed alphabetically. So, have it clamped down at the pistol grip and somewhere on the forearm and the forearm. Click here to jump to its point in the video. In the same way, the M4-72 placed both 1st and 2nd. On my recoil sledit actually came in a couple percentage points behind the original AFAB, which really isnt something the ol shoulder dyno can differentiate. Ive got a Levang on my AR, and was torn between this or the Troy Claymore? Theres a 5.56 test #3 coming up soon and a .308 test coming up very shortly thereafter (both will be published this December). Being an aerospace engineer myself, it was neat learning how they developed their muzzle devices using simulations of gas flow. Length:1.95 Persons with heart conditions should not stand off to either side of the Rolling Thunder. The M4-72 is surprisingly less concussive than I expected. Good work nonetheless! Additionally, the shooter has a direct affect in how well he/she braces the rifle. I wouldnt consider anything but a linear compensator if I had to fire without ear pro and didnt have a suppressor to use. Finish:machined stainless or black (+$10) 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. How does this brake compare to the Ron Bartletts Vais brake? Lots of their products are really nice. It won again! Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel EDIT:This is the second test I did, but it hasnt been the last. Creating new products while constantly reinvesting in better equipment lead to a 27,000 sqft facility in the great state of Texas. Killin me! 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). Machining on the POF is exemplary. Ive put hundreds of rounds through this brake now as it has spent some time on my Tavor and AR-15, and its really fun to shoot with it on since the gun barely moves at all. Machining is above average with only a few visible tool paths here and there. Their shim washer kit or maybe a peel washer? Semi-permanently converts a BA series suppressor to accept the CB series of muzzle devices. It could have to do, as some have said, because of advertising and hype. 2.) Material: hardened 4140 steel For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Id really love to see future testing comparing muzzle rise elimination. This is the new "Compact Brake" for Thunder Beasts flagship long-range precision rifle suppressors. Q. Cherry Bomb Muzzle Brake $100.00. In fact, the average of the extreme spreads difference between shortest and farthest result for everything in the test was only 0.1470 inches. I could lend you one . I was thinking about putting a diamond head t brake on it. Poke a small hole in the center of the plastic membrane (hot needle?) Dont want to hate shooting it afterwards because of the noise increase though. Diameter(at largest point): 1.36 Flash appeared quite low. With nothing on the muzzle, it slid back an average of 8.8438 inches. Have you ever done a similiar comparison in regards to muzzle rise? Something for everyone The uber tacticool guy gets the best performer with money being no object. A 50% reduction and $100 would be a factor of 0.5. I would like to see what the micro bastard would have done against all of these brakes. Additionally, a flash hider-specific test is coming in a few weeks! I am not an engineer or a doctor. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. So after all that Can you tell us followers which of these if any are suppressor ready? was really hoping to see the Rainier RAC and the Diamondhead T-BRAKE this go round if possible could you test those 2 and see how they compete. I know the good ones will be able to eliminate flash to basically zero, despite the ammo. Muzzle brakes that produce downwards pressure can be perfect for some people and way off for others because of different shooting stances, holds, shoulder positioning of the stock, etc. Im happy to borrow brakes from people for the next one! We have more new and innovative products coming soon too. But all three of those things ONLY happen if the rifle recoils rearwards. Still no SJC Titan? I feel like it pushes the gun down a bit, even when shooting from a bench rest or bipod. Next shootout should be a 7.6239 brake/comp. Good muzzle control, but some muzzle flash out the front. However, this time around there are [almost] noflash hiders, linear compensators, or other devices not actually designed to reduce recoil. The OG and what likely came on your stock AR-15. All stated weights and dimensions are as measured by me. First off I LOVE both your muzzle brake videos and flash hider video. It comes with a lock nut to make timing it particularly simple, and at $58 MSRP its one of the lower-priced options in this roundup. Weight:25 oz 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). These muzzle brakes and thread protectors are the ideal addition to any build. Another newbie: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/05/26/griffin-armament-1-ounce-minimalist-brake/, Any plans on doing a similar study on whats currently available for .30 cal guns? 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