I'm getting closer to purchasing my first suppressor. I started looking for a quiet brake and have since moved on to a removable suppressor with a retainable break for hunting. From what I have read these seem to be my best options. I have found a ton of info on sound reduction, recoil reduction and repeatable poi (that is what narrowed to these 2). I have not found any info on how these brakes compare w/o the can on. Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ryan
Suppressors 30BA or 300-SD?
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Re: 30BA or 300-SD?
I have a YHM Phantom .308 QD version and I'm waiting on a 30BA as well. Honestly, the only reason I choose these over a direct thread on model, is because my rifles over all length is too long to fit in any standard case with the can on, so every time I get in or out of a vehicle or transport it...I have to take the can off.
If you're using it for hunting, and your rifle has a manageable length...I would suggest the direct thread on.
I have a YHM Phantom .308 QD version and I'm waiting on a 30BA as well. Honestly, the only reason I choose these over a direct thread on model, is because my rifles over all length is too long to fit in any standard case with the can on, so every time I get in or out of a vehicle or transport it...I have to take the can off.
If you're using it for hunting, and your rifle has a manageable length...I would suggest the direct thread on.
Re: 30BA or 300-SD?
Thanks Cbass. I currently have YHM QD on that came with the rifle. It barely fits my current case. I will be using this rifle at the rang a fair amount. As far as hunting is concerned it will probably only be shot twice a year if I'm lucky. Still think I want a break for those 2 shots and hadn't considered the length issue in the case. Thanks for re-affirming the 30BA...
Thanks Cbass. I currently have YHM QD on that came with the rifle. It barely fits my current case. I will be using this rifle at the rang a fair amount. As far as hunting is concerned it will probably only be shot twice a year if I'm lucky. Still think I want a break for those 2 shots and hadn't considered the length issue in the case. Thanks for re-affirming the 30BA...
Re: 30BA or 300-SD?
For what its worth: I run a TBAC 30BA on a LaRue OBR 18 inch and an AIAX with a fat 24 inch .260 barrel. I live in Wyoming and can't use my can for any hunting. I have an EXACT .4 MIL add with my AIAX and a .5 MIL add with my OBR. Both rifles exibit ZERO lateral shift, making attached/unattached shooting easily done with little thought on range-MIL/MOA adjustment. I don't own any other cans, but have shot around a good few and have handled them seperate too. What I really appreciate about my 30BA is its titanium and adds minimal weight to the rifle (especially on the end of a level), has a high thermoconductivity so it cools fast, and in a few twists it's on the same way everytime. No loose fit, and no thread protector to worry about.
On my OBR the original bird cage flash suppressor left the gun doing an odd jump while shooting off a conrete bench. It was hard to spot close shots. With the TBAC break it significantly reduced that jump and made close (sub 200 yard shot spot very easy). I realize its a heavy 308 (damn minimal recoil to either my .375 H&H mag or my .500 A-Square), but is tricky for me to load the pod on a hard flat bench and maximized any muzzle devices performance. When having the ability to load the pod the impulse wasnt too bad to begin with, but much nicer after the break addition. The location of the threads, and the hardness of the break protect the threads very well. I don't own safe queens. Majority of the time, if either gun is in my truck it's not in a case. If anyone could screw something up through use, it's me. Ive even banged the brake off a good dozen rocks climbing around rock piles hunting and it shows no damage to the threads, nor the break for that matter.
After shooting a few brakes what I do enioy about TBACs design is I believe the majority of the concussive forces are directed around the shooter unlike several I've shot. Like any break it will hammer anyone laterally, but that's reality of any break. The second aspect is: no gases are directed downward into the dirt (I like to see after I shoot).
I am not out to bash any product, nor promote any either beyond my own rough use. I have been very happy with the performance and durability of my TBAC 30BA. Maybe I can get a few pictures posted, and a review in the close future.
Shoot straight. If not, shoot again.
J.R. Keeler, D.C.
For what its worth: I run a TBAC 30BA on a LaRue OBR 18 inch and an AIAX with a fat 24 inch .260 barrel. I live in Wyoming and can't use my can for any hunting. I have an EXACT .4 MIL add with my AIAX and a .5 MIL add with my OBR. Both rifles exibit ZERO lateral shift, making attached/unattached shooting easily done with little thought on range-MIL/MOA adjustment. I don't own any other cans, but have shot around a good few and have handled them seperate too. What I really appreciate about my 30BA is its titanium and adds minimal weight to the rifle (especially on the end of a level), has a high thermoconductivity so it cools fast, and in a few twists it's on the same way everytime. No loose fit, and no thread protector to worry about.
On my OBR the original bird cage flash suppressor left the gun doing an odd jump while shooting off a conrete bench. It was hard to spot close shots. With the TBAC break it significantly reduced that jump and made close (sub 200 yard shot spot very easy). I realize its a heavy 308 (damn minimal recoil to either my .375 H&H mag or my .500 A-Square), but is tricky for me to load the pod on a hard flat bench and maximized any muzzle devices performance. When having the ability to load the pod the impulse wasnt too bad to begin with, but much nicer after the break addition. The location of the threads, and the hardness of the break protect the threads very well. I don't own safe queens. Majority of the time, if either gun is in my truck it's not in a case. If anyone could screw something up through use, it's me. Ive even banged the brake off a good dozen rocks climbing around rock piles hunting and it shows no damage to the threads, nor the break for that matter.
After shooting a few brakes what I do enioy about TBACs design is I believe the majority of the concussive forces are directed around the shooter unlike several I've shot. Like any break it will hammer anyone laterally, but that's reality of any break. The second aspect is: no gases are directed downward into the dirt (I like to see after I shoot).
I am not out to bash any product, nor promote any either beyond my own rough use. I have been very happy with the performance and durability of my TBAC 30BA. Maybe I can get a few pictures posted, and a review in the close future.
Shoot straight. If not, shoot again.
J.R. Keeler, D.C.
