That could honestly be because the TBAC was brand new, and the Nomad-LT has several thousand shots through it, so it has a nice layer or carbon built up on the walls and baffles, that would help deaden the sound somewhat, and give it a more neutral (dead) sound, as opposed to the brand new Magnus that has a more sharp/higher-pitched sound. I'm sure once the Magnus gets shot that many times, it will sound neutral as well. The same thing has happened with both my Nomad-LT and my Otter Creek Hydrogen-L, so I'm sure the TBAC will do the same.They booth sound great, but I like the tone of the deadair more.
Whoops, yep, went back and counted them... 9 baffles on the Nomad-LT, 13 on the Hydrogen-L, and the Magnus-HUB is a mystery...
Well, comparing it to a Polonium (5.56 suppressor) that's a duty-rated 5.56 can made of 17-4 stainless (totally different material) is not even an apples to oranges, it's like comparing a watermelon to a peanut. They're just too dissimilar to compare. Yes, they're both suppressors, but that's where the similarities ends. I wouldn't use those 2 as a comparison in the future.My Magnus HUB Form 4 was approved in 49 days, so I got it and was able to go to the range a few days ago. It has 8 baffles, but is a big boi can at 1.80" diameter and 9.5" with my Titanium Rearden Atlas mount. Weighs 15.62 oz (lighter than the OCL Polonium by the way...)
I think it is my favorite suppressor by far on the 300 Win Mag (Bergara HMR Pro). Cut the recoil down significantly. I'd say on par with the Omega 300 w/ Anchor Brake. YHM R2 was close though, but the groups weren't as good. Omega 300 had the tightest groups but the Magnus wasn't far behind. I think it's a combination of me trying to get comfortable with this new rifle and for the new rifle/barrel to get settled in. My Hydrogen S 308 had more noticeable recoil and I *think* it was a bit louder than the other cans, but it is also a shorter can than the Magnus.
Vox Blox doesn't make a 1.80" diameter block, so I had to modify a 1.74" to make it fit. Only reason I needed it was to properly torque the Atlas mount.
The heat mirage was killer though. A few rounds and I couldn't see anything out my Razor Gen II 4.5-27. Also seems like a very "Gassy" can. Trapped a whole bunch of smoke from my Sig 190gr SMK. Omega 300 and R2 wasn't as bad, just a small puff. But if I put my Rifle Kuhler into the chamber after each shot (out of curiosity), the Magnus seemed like someone was puffing on a cigar.
Overall it was a lot of fun. The price tag for the Magnus was steep, but I'm impressed by the quality and attention to detail as well as its performance.
I didn't use the Magnus on an AR, it was my HMR Pro 300 WM.Well, comparing it to a Polonium (5.56 suppressor) that's a duty-rated 5.56 can made of 17-4 stainless (totally different material) is not even an apples to oranges, it's like comparing a watermelon to a peanut. They're just too dissimilar to compare. Yes, they're both suppressors, but that's where the similarities ends. I wouldn't use those 2 as a comparison in the future.
The Hydrogen-S 7.62 (I have one of these, too) will have more noticeable recoil and be louder than the Magnus...It is 2" shorter, and nearly 0.200" smaller in diameter. The Hydro-S 7.62 would be better compared to an Ultra 7 Gen2. Comparing the Magnus to the Hydro-S is comparing apples to bananas. Once again, dissimilar comparison, so not really fair to compare it. The Magnus would be more inclined to be compared to a Hydrogen-L 7.62...Of which I also have.
Yes, the Magnus will be gassy on an AR, as it's designed for maximum suppression and traps more gasses than a can built to be shot on a semi-auto. It is not a flow-through or low back pressure design. It was more designed to be a bolt-action or single-shot precision rifle/hunting can for people who want maximum decibel reduction.
The R2 is lighter than the Polo because it has a .30 caliber bore, which means less material in each baffle x the number of baffles, which equals less weight.I didn't use the Magnus on an AR, it was my HMR Pro 300 WM.
I used the Polonium as a comparison because I have it and was surprised at how heavy it was. I have other 17-4 cans and they're not as heavy. The only heavier cans than the Polo was the B&T P90 which is aluminum tubing with stainless baffles. Sure different caliber and application. Just wanted to give an idea that while the Magnus is a very big volume can it isn't heavy by any means.
I did mention the Hydrogen was shorter so it'd kick but my YHM R2 cut the recoil down about as much as the Omega 300 and Magnus. I can't explain that one. The R2 is 17-4 stainless with Inconel blast baffle and still lighter than the Polo
All used on the HMR Pro 300 WM. I don't have an AR on 300 WM
Oh and the YHM R2 is about as hard use as the Polonium based on Andrew's on machine gun abuse test. Haha.