Direct Thread vs Plan B

[Konez]

I am currently getting my old AAC suppressor converted to a hub compatible mount and was hoping to get some opinions on direct thread vs plan b mounts when it comes to long range shooting. Are there any potential accuracy concerns when it comes to using a plan b mount over a direct thread mount?

 

[JustaHaaby]

I am currently getting my old AAC suppressor converted to a hub compatible mount and was hoping to get some opinions on direct thread vs plan b mounts when it comes to long range shooting. Are there any potential accuracy concerns when it comes to using a plan b mount over a direct thread mount?

while mine is direct thread my buddy (who is also on here) swears by his plan b mounts for the consistency and the tapered threads. Quick to swap between rifles and the tapered threads save hassle but I haven't made the jump yet. but just spending time shooting with him and talking, there have been zero issues with accuracy problems with plan b option

 

[Konez]

Ideally I would like to go with plan b since I would like the ability to use this suppressor on many different rifles and having some sort of muzzle device would be nice if I'm not using the suppressor for whatever reason. Good to hear that you and your buddy have no reported issues with his setup.

Still waiting for my suppressor to get back from the shop but want to figure it out before going out and buy a bunch of different mounts

 

[slim23]

In my first round of testing I looked at different mounts and how they affected recoil. Basically anything that fills the first blast baffle hurts recoil performance. I would assume sound but that is purely speculation. Not sure if that helps but throwing it out there.

 

[112Savage]

I will say that my plan B’s have been great. I use them on multiple suppressors. As I have gotten more suppressors I have gone more to direct thread. I do have one carbon six barrel that would just never keep the suppressor tight but with a Q style taper mount works flawlessly. I’ve never noticed an accuracy difference, but I do think the cherry bomb does help with db ever so slightly. No hard data there, just anecdotal ear notes

 

[Konez]

From my experience with my suppressed 300 win mag, the suppressor does seem to tame the recoil a bit compared to when I tested it without. It is a mk13 without a muzzle device however, so the lack of flash hider/comp probably has an affect on it too when shooting unsuppressed

 

[Konez]

I will say that my plan B’s have been great. I use them on multiple suppressors. As I have gotten more suppressors I have gone more to direct thread. I do have one carbon six barrel that would just never keep the suppressor tight but with a Q style taper mount works flawlessly. I’ve never noticed an accuracy difference, but I do think the cherry bomb does help with db ever so slightly. No hard data there, just anecdotal ear notes

I've read that some people say the cherry bomb acts like a sacrificial baffle, sot that would check out as far as seeming quieter.

I was thinking of getting some Rearden R2S to start out since I like the look of the birdcage flash hider on most of my rifles I'm looking to suppress

 

[Tonopah]

The number of rifles I have set up for Plan B suppressors just keeps growing. The Cherry Bomb is, as many others have said, a really good suppressor host. I do not think it mitigates recoil much, if at all, and it is pretty loud just like most muzzle devices. I am using several Bottle Rockets and a Whistle Tip as a routine so I rarely have to shoot the Cherry Bomb uncovered.

Regarding suppressors, I am a novice but I do like the Plan B method better than the crank down and lock collar devices. The Cherry Bomb does not have to be clocked so I just clean the threads with acetone, dry the threads, and just screw on the Cherry Bomb using a bit of Loctite medium on the barrel threads (I crank the Cherry Bomb down with a socket wrench too). After curing, I apply a tiny bit of anti-seize on the Cherry Bomb threads and screw on the suppressor hand tight.

I don't know if that is the recommended procedure or not but it has worked so far and the suppressor is easy to remove to then be screwed on to another rifle.

One thing I did learn along the way: don't use high strength Loktite on *anything* unless you want a permanent bond.