mineralman55 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 I'm looking for feedback on various muzzle devices for my build... almost a poll on what you've put on your .308ARs. No wrong answers, just what did you install and a couple remarks on why you like or dislike what you have. Is it better, worse or no change from the standard A2 birdcage. I'm not interested in getting a suppressor so let's not get into those. All this is leading up to helping me select a muzzle device. I've searched the forum for threads on this, but most of those threads are a bit out of date. In order of priority I'm looking for reduced muzzle flip/recoil, reduced noise to me, and reduced flash. I'm not all that concerned about flash. Realizing that each device is a compromise on these factors, what have you all liked and why?
EasyEJL Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 I've got one of these, plus a Mako Gl Shock, and my recoil is lower on my 308 than on my 223 bolt action sniper rifle. Not sure about how much it reduces sound though honestly http://www.midwayusa.com/product/734627/nordic-components-corvette-compensator-muzzle-brake-5-8-24-thread-ar-10-lr-308-stainless-steel
mineralman55 Posted August 9, 2013 Author Report Posted August 9, 2013 Dunno how I missed the Nordic on the Midway pages. Would you buy it again for the AR?
bubbasks Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Ive got a jp/bernie cooley brake on mine combined with adj gas block and JP SCS. Like above it has less recoil than my varminter 223 bolt action. Only movement of the bipod is back so no flip and noise is fine if ur the shooter, sux for anyone at a 45* angle from you haha. The other day i forgot to re apply my ears after replacing a target and sound at shooter was less than my AR without ears
EasyEJL Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 Dunno how I missed the Nordic on the Midway pages. Would you buy it again for the AR? yeah but I don't care about sound level :D for recoil reduction, it had decent effect
Robocop1051 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Posted August 9, 2013 I use a BattleComp on one of my rifles. I have a BattleComp on another rifle. I have the BattleComp on my long range rifle and a BattleComp on my 14.5" rifle. I have another BattleComp on my hunting rifle. Did I mention I also have a BattleComp? Seriously though, I put several BC v1.5's on 14.5" 5.56 builds. I have a BABC on my 14.3" 300Blk. I also have a BABC on my 17" .308 I will have a v2.0 or v1.0 on my 10.3" pistol build I'm plotting out. I got a private email from BattleComp, when I was inquiring about their 51t modification, hinting that they may be working on their very own 51t model (or similar).
mineralman55 Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Posted August 10, 2013 Robo, you must have stock in BC. ^-^ Keep the opinions coming folks. My research into muzzle devices is pointing me strongly at the Griffin Armament 7.62 Flash Comp and the Effin-A. These look to be outstanding units.
DNP Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I'm starting to think he earns a nickel every time he drops their name in here.... Or he REALLY like them. I do have to say its working...he's got me interested in trying one.
unforgiven Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I get no nickels, not cheap but they work..308--5.56. <thumbsup>
george_995 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Posted August 11, 2013 I can speak for the sjc titan, I have one mounted on my rig. I like it a lot, it reduces felt recoil and muzzle jump fairly well, but is a noisy bitch though. I believe with this device and my geissele SD-E trigger my groups off bench were enhanced. Before the muzzle jump sucked with the a2 style and even a spikes dynacomp mounted, with the titan follow through after each shot is pleasant for me. I would compare the recoil almost to that of an ar15 now.
EasyEJL Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 Dunno how I missed the Nordic on the Midway pages. Would you buy it again for the AR? small update on this. for a change we ended up with lanes next to each other at the range, and damn, being on the left or right of the 308 with that Nordic corvette on it is WAY louder than being behind it. you get a freakin shock wave with every shot :D
washguy Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 I use cooley's just to piss off anyone shooting next to me :)) pri msn quiet brakes work great too Wash
Matt.Cross Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 I use cooley's just to piss off anyone shooting next to me :)) pri msn quiet brakes work great too Wash The Cooley is an unbeatable brake! I swear by mine....
bubbasks Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 Lol i had a guy that wanted to get on the spotting scope at a 9 o'c 5ft from me. He lasted 2 shots with the cooley haha
Robocop1051 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Posted August 12, 2013 Lol i had a guy that wanted to get on the spotting scope at a 9 o'c 5ft from me. He lasted 2 shots with the cooley haha Are you sure he just wasn't down wind from you, and couldn't handle the "eau de Bubba" anymore? <laughs> <lmao>
FaRKle! Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 Robo, you must have stock in BC. ^-^ Keep the opinions coming folks. My research into muzzle devices is pointing me strongly at the Griffin Armament 7.62 Flash Comp and the Effin-A. These look to be outstanding units. I have the Griffin 7.62 Flash Comp and am happy with it. I also have a PWS FSC30 and prefer the Griffin. I was surprised how easy it was to shoot my MK216 standing with the Griffin. Now if only Robocop could find some damn time so we can finally shoot and compare the Griffin and BABC!
michael1778 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Posted August 15, 2013 I would definitely like to read a comparison. Hope you can get that to happen.
alelks Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Surefire. Loud as hell but cuts recoil GREAT!
mrclif Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 Anybody run a Noveske pig on a .308? I've got a 16" light profile barrel with a 15"pri carbon fiber tube. Didnt realize how large a diameter of the pri was till i got it. The pig screwed on there would equal it up. I'm running a Syrac adj gas block so I could adjust gas as needed.
98Z5V Posted August 16, 2013 Report Posted August 16, 2013 The KX3 wouldn't be as beneficial (as designed) on a 16" barrel. It's more for shorter barrels (increases backpressure and gets concussion awa from you). It's also a chunk of weight to put that far forward - that's alot of "swing weight."
Boerboel guy Posted September 13, 2013 Report Posted September 13, 2013 I put a pws triad on mine after getting sick of hearing friends complain about the side blast of the fsc30 I had. It reduces muzzle rise decently and does a great job of throwing sound down range instead of back or sideways. Also works great as a flash hider.
mineralman55 Posted September 13, 2013 Author Report Posted September 13, 2013 I put a pws triad on mine after getting sick of hearing friends complain about the side blast of the fsc30 I had. It reduces muzzle rise decently and does a great job of throwing sound down range instead of back or sideways. Also works great as a flash hider. How does it do with recoil reduction?
Boerboel guy Posted September 14, 2013 Report Posted September 14, 2013 Honestly I didn't notice much difference between it and the fsc30 I had on it other than friends stopped complaining about the concussion they received from me. Maybe just a little bit more recoil than before but still very comfortable and easy to manage. This is based on a PWS long stroke piston system though and honestly their recoil feels a lot softer to me than a DI or Short stroke piston does so I'm not sure how exactly it would feel on another gas system. My friends that run them on 5.56 and 300blk guns love them. As far as muzzle rise it really works well for me.
mineralman55 Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Posted September 23, 2013 Made a decision. Got my new Griffin Armament 7.62 compensator today. It's pretty. Taken with my cell phone, so the pics don't really do it justice. The parts collection is almost finished. Now I need a barrel, and of course, everyone is sold out... >:D
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