Braked Suppressor Comparison

[ruger35]

Since braked suppressors are a hot topic I decided to do a comparison yesterday as I just got my Recoil X gen 2 brake for my Nomad Ti XC. I used my 24” 6.5CM in a MPA Ultralite chassis, shooting 140 Bergers at 2865.

The cans tested were:

1. TBAC Magnus S-RR, factory supplied brake
2. Abel Co Theorem-S, tested with factory brake and 6.5mm end cap
3. Dead Air Nomad Ti XC, Recoil X Gen 2 brake
4. TBAC Magnus, full size for goggles on suppression

I want to go back and shoot the Nomad and Theorem-S back to back because I shot the full size Magnus in between, but my order of most recoil reduction was Theorem-S, Nomad Ti XC, and lastly the S-RR. Shooting mostly braked cans later it was a surprise to go back to non-braked cans and the additional recoil felt.

I took videos if people are interested, but don’t have all of the cans as I didn’t realize how many conversations were going on around me. I really like the Theorem-S with its overall length and weight combo plus the recoil reduction. It is the loudest with the brake, but if I’m going to wear even single ear pro at all I really enjoy the can. I’ve considered buying a second one to round out my collection at 12 lol.

 

[83cj-7]

I have done a back to back test on my 300 Win Mag with my Omega 300 and the anchor brake. There is a very noticeable difference with the brake. A bit less recoil and quite a bit less muzzle jump. There is a similar recoil reduction with that suppressor on my 6.5 GAP. There are a few threads that touch on this subject.

 

[ruger35]

I have noticed the same with the anchor brake on my Omega 300, but compared to the newer can/brake combination it is not close in terms of performance.

 

[06 SB]

I have done a back to back test on my 300 Win Mag with my Omega 300 and the anchor brake. There is a very noticeable difference with the brake. A bit less recoil and quite a bit less muzzle jump. There is a similar recoil reduction with that suppressor on my 6.5 GAP. There are a few threads that touch on this subject.

Same with me on a 6.5CM but using a B&T Ranger. Sound suppression is ok but the reduction of recoil and muzzle jump make it good for my target shooting rig. For hunting, I would rather have the sound suppression and use Diligent Defense models.

 

[Dan Carey]

If a brake works on speed of the gas and pressure of the gas, then a suppressor works on slowing down the gas and that decreases the pressure of the gas. Why would a suppressor with a brake work. About the same effect as putting one on a 22RF. Or just hanging a few ounces of weight on the suppressor.

Waiting for a scientific test, shoulder and ear meters are unreliable.

 

[ruger35]

If a brake works on speed of the gas and pressure of the gas, then a suppressor works on slowing down the gas and that decreases the pressure of the gas. Why would a suppressor with a brake work. About the same effect as putting one on a 22RF. Or just hanging a few ounces of weight on the suppressor.

Waiting for a scientific test, shoulder and ear meters are unreliable.

It’s why the shorter cans offer more recoil reduction than longer, quieter cans. Go look at TBAC’s chart and you can see for yourself. For the brake to be as effective as possible gases need to get to it. It’s why anything over the “S” style cans is diminishing returns for recoil reduction.