Bring up the SIG MPX muzzle brake lawsuit and such. I purchased PA M4-72 for my most recent build. E-mail me: GunsAndGearEJ20 [ at. Shop our vast selection and save! M4SD was in the flash hiding test and will be in recoil test #3 along with possibly a couple other Griffin items. Anyone else follow the link for the Bird of Prey and notice they managed to misspell muzzle at the 00:11 mark? Length:2.225 I ordered two. gmail, Jeremy, its time for Round #3 now. The Thunder Beast CB "Compact Brake" for use on TBAC CB series suppressors: , 30CB5, and 223CB. Fwiw, Ive run A2, AAC 51T blackout flash hider, AAC 51T b/o w brake, Miculek and BCM mod1 on 556 rifles. Muzzle rise. Diameter(at largest point): 0.877 MSRP:$85 to $100 depending on finish choice ($95 as tested). Ill try to get a Vais for the next round. Ive got several, and at under $30 they are a smoking deal IMO! (in the form of a Gift Certificate) of the silencer (minus Tax Stamp) within 90 days of your Form 4 approval date. I thought you said December? This will look like muzzle rise just as much as it looks like butt stock drop, but its really just rotation that has nothing at all to do with any sort of upwards force at the muzzle or upwards force from the action. The author has done a great amount of valuable work. The winner from shootout #1 is now reigning champion. Compare Compare Items. Precision Armaments M4-72 Severe-Duty Compensator! Diameter(at largest point): 0.97 Its also an effective brake and comp placing sixth for recoil reduction and, in standard-profile size, is legal for competition use in the shooting sports that limit such things. I dont have access to outer space, but I could try to demonstrate as much of this as possible on video. I cant imagine how frustrated everyone would be if a brake did incredibly well but cant be acquired haha. MSRP:$99. He mounted a laser and a glow in the dark board and used a slow exposure camera to capture the movement of the barrel in all directions and travel distance. Finish:Ionbond CrCN Very cool. Yes, to be fair on the Precision Armament new AFAB and EFAB, Im putting 20 rounds through each of them before doing this flash hider test. Coincidently, two weeks after I purchased it, you published your first muzzle brake test I felt totally vindicated when I realized it was #2 in performance to boot. For sure. 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 :). With all of that said, our recoil reduction winner isdrum roll please. Diameter(at largest point): 1.00 Flash hiding 5. For the record, I measured in 1/16-inch increments and chose not to round when converting that to decimal measurements later. Right at the top of over 65 examples. The effectiveness of the M4-72, and every other brake we have tried was not relevant until the ability to maintain sight picture and make a follow up shot was observed. It would be a little rough if some one-off unit won the next round of testing but nobody could get one hahaha. Diameter(at largest point): 0.86 AND I actually installed a brake with significant top-side porting upside down and the slide distance was barely affected vs. when installed correctly. 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. Awesome testing thanks so much for doing this!! 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. Nor will it try to rotate or want to rotate. Weight:3.65 oz Would a comp at 60% actually cause the rifle to move forward with the big in play? As a Patron you can also get free stuff, join live streams, gain early access, and more. I think I just gave up when the same brake across both tests tested just differently enough that other brakes squeaked in between those results haha). Notify me of follow-up comments by email. But I really cant be sure so didnt state it except in one case w/ the 2A Armament one since they specifically mentioned it works for that. 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. We out it on a rifle that is used in 3gun. Length:2.31 Jeremy strives to collect objective data whenever possible, and looks to write accurate reviews that reflect the true user experience. Brings up the point-does a muzzle brake work with a suppressor? Material: hardened milspec steel You have entered an incorrect email address! 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 CB series of muzzle brakes include a thread-over design which are used to mount TBAC Ultra suppressors. If you were to conduct another round of muzzle device tests, would you please include a Dynamic Resistance device on the list. 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: What do you mean? 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. I like to make data driven decisions, and I have a spreadsheet on every conceivable accessory I might need for my .308. The Bird of Prey is made from a series of triangular, steel plates (wafers) bolted together at the corners. 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). It is one of the most effective single-chamber brakes Ive tested on the recoil sled. I remember when the company opened up shop, but I dont think I looked at them since. Hawkins Precision TANK ST Self Timing Muzzle Brake. Quick view. Material: 416 stainless steel In fact, the average of the extreme spreads difference between shortest and farthest result for everything in the test was only 0.1470 inches. With the M4-72 on the muzzle, the test rig slid back an average of 2.3438 inches. Finish is flawless. Its effective for a single-chamber brake, and its very good at compensating muzzle rise and movement. Thats the case in this test, in test #1 with some from SilencerCo, SureFire, etc, and will be the case with a couple in test #3. 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. Its a fairly weird thing not to have. 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. I mean, what number would I assign to the J-Comp, for instance, that ranked slightly differently in each test? http://www.ar15news.com/2015/06/11/alamo-star-announces-cowl-induction-break-cib/ OTOH, low flash tends to be more expensive. 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. Brake vs FH is pretty subjective, its going to depend on the person and the rifle and the purpose of the rifle, but brakes certainly arent useless. 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. It also looks cool. 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. That being said, just because Lantac is the hottest selling item doesnt make it the best. Precision Armament suggested that a break-in of 10-12 rounds will often bump the performance just a bit, so I may revisit this in the future. 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?!) That guy is blatantly advertising and criticizing other products on a third party site. I had a guy come up to me at shot who had been doing improvement testing for the US SF on the SCAR, out of 40 brakes tested with strain guages and motion analysis ours came out on top. You may pin and weld this device to a 10.5 barrel to make your barrel a legal rifle length barrel or mount it without welding onto a 16 or longer barrel. $101.05 $160.00. There are three main types of muzzle devices for your weapon: flash suppressors/flash hiders, muzzle brakes, and compensators. Despite the name, its really a linear compensator and it does an excellent job of sending blast, concussion, and sound forwards. Since many of the muzzle devices that are available for 5.56 and .308 (or .30 cal in general) are also available with AK-pattern threads (e.g. Course if Lantac ever releases the blast shield for the Dragon brake I might jump on that one. It was not as loud or as fiery as I expected, but even sitting still its looks are loud enough. V.P.R. Brake Threads: 1/2-28, 5/8-24, 9/16-24, 3/4-24, 3/4-28, M18x1.0, M18x1.5, M15x1.0 (RH) . I think a bare muzzle would show zero flex. Sure. MSRP:$129. It would be interesting to see a test where the top 5 or so where tested with high versus low gas volume. But definitely the other, especially these three: Any interest? Can you confirm this? Are you Kidding! the center of the butt stock. There should be 3 categories if winners however. We are a . Weight: 2.63oz JEC Brake Keymo Adapter DA428 (Omega Threading) $215.00. Material: 303 stainless steel Pinned on permanently, the Ares Breath will bring a 10.5 barrel up tolegal16 rifle length. I have one for test #3, which Im intending to complete late this month. The machining and the finish are clean and the steel has a quality feel. It also has very minimal flash with the same, quality machining and standard, parkerized-looking finish. Where is all the info on the other muzzle devices that the ferfrans CRD fits on? Concussion difference? Some of those muzzle brakes look like they could also function as a bayonet. Ammo is Federal American Eagle 5.56 from the 90-round, stripper-clipped packs. I know the price is way up there. Length:2.95 SJC Titan is now at the top of that list if I cant find one to borrow or get through to SJC in the hopes of having one donated or loaned. Again, machining is as good as it gets, and the Ionbond finish is very nice. Semi-permanently converts a BA series suppressor to accept the CB series of muzzle devices. With a third port on top it seems to push the muzzle downwards a bit more than the Heartbreak. I must tell you that just for fun we installed this brake on a rifle that is used for bench rest. A good comp does reduce recoil but ALSO is fast return to zero, consistent dot (or reticle) pattern and does not affect accuracy. This keeps blast and concussion to a minimum, while reducing recoil, keeping the muzzle stable, and somewhat reducing flash signature as well. How-To. A2 Birdcage. See if he can send you a Nickle alloy printed flash / compensator. Diameter(at largest point): 0.865 Eight brakes did multiple shots with theexactsame result each time. APA Gen II Little Bastard www.milehighshooting.com Thunder Beast: 30CB Flash Hider, 5/8x24 - .30 cal Each port has a round hole in the middle that diverges outwards into the Y shapes visible on the outside. Jeremy, On the top of that blast chamber theres a pair of holes, designed to vent gas upwards to combat muzzle rise. While there absolutely was some consistency, it wasnt as tight as I would have liked. c. This device is intended to be aesthetically AWESOME! Finish:melonite MSRP:$59.99. Length:2.44 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. We let a couple of other guys try it on their SPR style rifles. Im thinking its because the M4-72 has its surface area closer to the bullet outlets. Recoil Technologies "Walker" Steel Flash Can, 1/2x28, Black Oxide Muzzle Brake. Those ports compensate for both muzzle rise and directional torque experienced by most right-handed shooters. Jeremy, I think I got a good way to test muzzle rise. For now, onto the comparison of each entrant that joined us for Shootout #2! Either way, this would be a fun test to see. Just curious. It was bad enough to deserve an article of its own, so give that a look to learn of the JuggerBrakes multiple, fatal flaws. These 1/2"x28 & 5/8"x24 flash hiders and brakes are the perfect addition to your 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? Finish:melonited 2. WAY delayed from when I intended to do it, but it will be happening late this month. How about the cost-is-no-object coolest looking without giving up too much actual effect? MSRP:$90 in stainless ($70 nitrided 8620 steel). Say you load two loads with very fast powder and very slow powder to the same muzzle velocity, would they still rank the same? Been waiting for this installment for a while, glad to see the pen of science made the cut! 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. Machining is top notch. Listed alphabetically. I usually do work with the Remington 700 rifle for guys who shoot Fclass and big game hunters. Or, even if you dont lean backwards your shoulder curves back at the top (and most shooters shoulder an AR kinda high) and the gun rolls up that curve a bit (the buffer tube and therefore bore axis is high on that curve). Such a great article i have read this is a amazing blog thank you for sharing this blog with us.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Weight:2.9 oz Ah, I only mentioned that in the video. Creating new products while constantly reinvesting in better equipment lead to a 27,000 sqft facility in the great state of Texas. PAs M4-72), Im thinking theres probably so much cross-over that it may not really be worth doing a separate AK-47 test. It is a relatively small brake, and I thought including a compact brake like this would help us understand how size plays into . (mathematically, a 50% reduction and $50 would be a factor of 1.0. Thunder Beast Arms Corporation [TBAC] Sound Suppressors * for Tactical, Sporting & Competition Use. For next test including 308, please include the ever popular American precision Arms Gen II Fat in the list. I sure hope you can get one or two from APA though. Weight: 1.97 oz (Long Range model) Diameter(at largest point): 1.11 How about a 2016 AR-15 Muzzle Brake Shootout #3, These look too fun! Cool little brake. Basically, yeah, its still basically my personal favorite choice for a go-to rifle as I think it represents the absolute best combo/balance of all-around performance good recoil reduction, still muzzle, zero flash, very low blast and concussion, light weight, small size, good looks, top quality, etc. MSRP:$59. Compare. Strike Industries J-Comp (Japan Type 89 Comp): The J-Comp is actually pretty damn awesome. It fits if the muzzle device makes contact the shoulder and could be timed using SilencerCo shims. 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. 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 Whatevers left over whatever rearwards movement the gun does successfully make is going to also induce rotation IF theres more mass under the bore than over (a heavy optic might balance it out, for example, or an empty vs. full magazine will change things). Ill try to get some goods . This is a great resource. Product Description This is the new "Compact Brake" for Thunder Beast's flagship long-range precision rifle suppressors. Rainier RAC Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Thunder Beast Arms CB Muzzle Brake, .223, 1/2x28 at the best online prices at eBay! Failure to SCREW THE SUPPRESSOR ON THE BRAKE before locking the SR collar WILL CAUSE YOUR SUPPRESSOR TO . 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. Weight:2.98 oz Most of the manufacturers dont say specifically, even though quite a few of them are standard A2 birdcage diameter (~0.866) and have grooves at the base like a birdcage and I have to assume that many of them will accept a suppressor with a QD mount designed for that or the Gemtech Halo style, etc etc. . Diameter(at largest point): 0.81 Mitigate muzzle jump and felt recoil with these Sako muzzle devices for the 85, A7, TRG, and other like . In principle, yes, from conservation of momentum, if all gas could be directed straight backwards, it doesnt matter how many baffles are doing that job. Weight:3.25 oz a. Thanks so much for doing this! However, youll note in the first test that it mounts onto a very specifically sized & shaped, square-with-rounded-corners sort of a flange near the base of the muzzle device. I expected the recoil distances as measured in inches to be totally different from the first test to this one different sled weight, different ambient temperature, slightly different table angle, etc but I had very much hoped that therecoil reductions measured as a percentage would be pretty much the same. MSRP:$44.95. I know testing is slow & difficult. For many brakes and comps, felt recoil reduction is only one goal, with the other primary design intention being the reduction of muzzle movement in any other direction. I noticed that the SilencerCo Specwar Trifecta is the only true Can Mount high on the list and it ran better than the Lantac. Admittedly, Im being selfish. I mean, does it produce decreased recoil with a can screwed on it? The rest is the result of accelerating the bullets inertia. Diameter(at largest point): 0.86 Which means the best way to prevent the rifle from rotating around that inertia both caused by the lower-than-bore-line mass and our low grip on it is to prevent it from moving rearwards in the first place. The new version is supposed to be better in every single way. Recoil reduction isnt an issue IMO, but muzzle rise is. Diameter(at largest point): 1.36 You could use that to rank them by performance per ounce of weight, or do whatever else might make sense. MSRP:$57.95. Were the baffles larger in size and/orif the first two had smaller bore holes through them (for whatever reason, they appear bored for ~.30 cal whereas the muzzle hole is a more typical .223 size), Id bet dollars to donuts it would jump up a few places. 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? Length:2.53 The CB break is not only smaller than the previous BA muzzle break, it also preforms better. If theres more mass & therefore inertia underneath the bore (e.g. Best muzzle device review on the Web, btw!! Why Choose Thunder Technologies' solution? The Thunder Beast 338 BA muzzle brake allows the quick and secure attachment of both the 338 Ultra and 338 BA silencers to the host rifle. 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. I would think not, and so did not buy one, got a flash suppressor mount for a suppressor. Facebook; Instagram; Help. Material: 416 stainless steel Diameter(at largest point): 0.9 While I really like the reduction of recoil, I am thinking about going in another direction or back to my PWS. Boxes of 10mm proved to be a more solid and stable weight. The Thunder Beast CB "Compact Brake" for use on TBAC CB series suppressors: Ultra 9, Ultra 7, Ultra 5, 30CB9, 30CB7, 30CB5, and 223CB. If you are not 100% satisfied with your suppressor after your Form 4 is approved, you may return it to Silencer Shop for afull refund(in the form of a Gift Certificate) of the silencer (minus Tax Stamp) within 90 days of your Form 4 approval date. 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. Material: steel of some sort Blast and concussion are actually not as bad as many of the more typical straight-baffle brakes. Quick view View Options. Like 16 or 18 of them. This was tested on a 16" SCAR 17 barrel. I had very high hopes for this brake, as the first port is quite large and that first baffle is angled rearwards a bit like the M4-72s baffles. Put an AR with a bare muzzle against a solid object like a wall or a tree or whatever, and the muzzle doesnt move. After the first Shootout, the GAMMA became one of my favorite, go-to brakes and it has spent most of its time since then living on the muzzle of my Tavor. A nice grade of stainless steel and really clean machining and finish make the Good Iron nice to look at and, likely, long-term durable. 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. Add an s to the line maybe? Their company had a lot of gear at the Connecticut swat challenge so I spoke with some reps of theirs. AR-15's are getting more and more popular every day, partially due to their low recoil and muzzle rise. The bottom line is as a shooter and customer I am going to use what works best with no thought to fairness or partiality. Have you had a chance to evaluate the Stag 3G compensator? Length:2.43 Machining is extremely good except for some tiny burrs and sharp edges around the circumference of the chambers. For example, you may find a .300 Blackout muzzle . Click on the image below for a printable PDF. Finish: Cerakote in black (as tested. SPECS WEIGHT: 2.0 oz. Its even more pleasant from behind the rifle with this on than with an A2 birdcage or a bare muzzle. Also available in Desert Sand and FDE Cerakote, or machined stainless) Am I the only one who saw the Ares Breathe and thought Oh, thats the guts of a suppressor just waiting for the can? Hopefully bothmuzzle device shootout installments will help narrow down the shopping list. 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. Material: case hardened steel Length:2.225 The slow-mo does show very little flash from this brake. Dominating the field once again, really, winning by a pretty decent and entirely repeatable margin. Whens part 3 and the .308 data coming out?! Awesome stuff Jeremy! Standard A2 Birdcage. Diameter(at largest point): 0.875 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? Smith Enterprises Something for everyone The uber tacticool guy gets the best performer with money being no object. You following this? But about the concussion/wind debate, I see your point. Diameter(at largest point): 0.8 Opening up the bore is easy. Recoil test results for all of the entrants can be seen in the graphs and tables below. Well, volume level can be quantified exactingly but its very expensive to do so and Im not sure the results would even matter to anyonethe dB scale is pretty much impossible to truly understand and theyll all do permanent hearing damage if shot w/out ear pro on anyway. Finish:Ionbond CrCN At first, I thought it was an overgassed system, but upon having multiple people fire it and observe what waa happening, we realized it was the design of the brake that produces the whoosh back to the shooters face, which was also visible as a cloud of smoke. Youll need a custom 24 pencil profile barrel. My .308 ammo stash is actually looking pretty good at the moment, though, so it could happen later this summer maybe. 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. Diameter(at largest point): 0.86 I was thinking about putting a diamond head t brake on it. Weight:3.47 oz Thunder Beast's new CB brake reduces up to 40% more recoil than the older BA. It won again! BUT, it is surprising how much gas is redirected back at the shooter. 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. This test took 110 rounds of 5.56 to complete. Hey Jeremy thanks for doing this, and thank you for bringing my attention to the Precision Armaments M4-27. So, you lean backwards from the recoil, which makes the muzzle go up. ALG Sidewinder So I am a precision rifle guy. Muzzle rise happens on that sled for the same reasons (although not necessarily to the same degree) that it happens when shooting off-hand. Theres a 5.56 test #3 coming up soon and a .308 test coming up very shortly thereafter (both will be published this December). . PAs EFAB, or Enhanced Flash Arresting Brake, is supposed to be the absolute pinnacle of flash hiding compensator design. While the machining and finish are really great, I cant really advise anybody to consider purchasing this brake under any circumstance other than as a display item. This is a RECOIL test and nothing else. To sight corrections (albight relatively minor) to make in your write up: 1.) Theyre also priced really well, landing them in fourth place and second place, respectively, in the performance per dollar rankings. Mitigate muzzle jump and recoil with these devices from . It is, yeah. If you are able, here are my bids for round three: Ross Schuler 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). Thats why its being adopted by so many people. Weight:1.46 oz COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. MSRP:$29.95. I would also like to see the APA Gen II Little Bastard. No machining flaws, but it isnt as clean as some others with just a bit of roughness on edges and such. I live in South Texas and carry my rifle on my ranch everywhere I go. Killin me! Add in our Blast Mitigation Device and Suppressor Mount and you also have a very flexible solution. EDIT:This is the second test I did, but it hasnt been the last. Weve got a brake that we would be interested in seeing where it falls on your scale. Connect with us on Facebookto get all our updates. Add to Wish List. Although I havent yet done an accuracy test with various brakes/comps to see what affect they have, the LMD here certainly offers stellar recoil reduction performance in a very small, lightweight package. Diameter(at largest point): 0.866 JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. 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. 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. Machining and finish are spot on. MSRP:$89.99. Dont necessarily disparage a company just because it is british. Finish:black phosphate Material: steel But again, cut out the rearwards motion and you cut out the muzzle rise in the first place! As far as I can tell, the Jake Brake isnt currently manufactured? Same with most neighbors on the range. 2 for the price of 1! Diameter(at largest point): 0.975 Excellent review, thank you. I didnt keep it after the last test. 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). Thunder Beast. If they were all that close it would have been AWESOME. Machining is above average with only a few visible tool paths here and there. Ill try to get in touch with Spikes. You dont see a lot of international car companies going to american car companies to have engineering/design work done. Also I would like to see the Swedish LRD comp in the test. b. Just curious why no brakes from American Precision Arms? Material: HTSR 416 stainless steel Gas pressure and therefore downwards force will vary massively based on barrel length and substantially based on ammo choice. Machining is clean, finish is okay (average parkerizing). 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